Our Club
Boys & Girls Club of Collier County provides a place where youth can make great discoveries about themselves and engage in educational and recreational activities in a safe environment led by positive role models and leaders.
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Our Programs
At the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County, membership is completely free, ensuring all children and teens have access to life-changing opportunities, including academic support, arts programs, leadership development, sports, and career readiness.
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Membership is FREE!
Members have access to all of our programs and more!
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Help support our mission to provide a place where youth spend time in a safe environment led by positive role models and leaders.
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Boys & Girls Club of Collier County provides a place where youth can make great discoveries about themselves and engage in educational and recreational activities in a safe environment led by positive role models and leaders.
Join Our Club
Membership is FREE!
Members have access to all of our programs and more!
About BGCCC
Boys & Girls Club of Collier County provides a place where youth can make great discoveries about themselves and engage in educational and recreational activities in a safe environment led by positive role models and leaders.
Make a Gift
Your gift will make a big impact on the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County.
CORE AREA
Boys & Girls Club’s premier leadership recognition initiative, The Youth of the Year program celebrates young people who exemplify the values of leadership, service, academic excellence, and a commitment to living a healthy lifestyle.
Through a series of local, regional, and national competitions, outstanding club members share their inspiring stories of resilience, achievement, and the positive impact of their Boys & Girls Club experiences. The program fosters personal growth, confidence, and public speaking skills, empowering participants to become role models and future leaders in their communities. The program culminates at our Great Futures Gala & Youth of the Year Awards in February.
Established in 1947, Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Club of America’s premier recognition program for Club members, promoting service to Club, community and family; academic success; strong moral character; life goals; and poise and public speaking ability. Our program is implemented year-round to foster the highest development of young people’s character, personal growth and leadership qualities.
For years, our Youth of the Year program has honored and celebrated the Club’s most inspiring teens and their incredible journeys. Each year, stories of outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence and overcoming obstacles have made Youth of the Year the premier leadership and recognition program for Collier County teens. These amazing young people represent the voice of hope for our community. Inspiring all kids to lead. To succeed. To inspire.
The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County Youth of the Year program recognizes outstanding teen leaders and provides meaningful scholarship support at every stage. All selected participants are eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship upon successful completion of the program. Finalists are awarded $2,500 in scholarship funding, and the Club’s Youth of the Year receives a $5,000 scholarship and advances to compete at the state level.
State winners receive additional scholarship awards and advance to regional competitions. Five regional winners each receive a $10,000 scholarship and compete at the national level. The National Youth of the Year is awarded up to an additional $50,000 in scholarship support and has the opportunity to meet the President of the United States.
Your support helps providing the funding to keep Youth of the Year in our selection of programs.
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At the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County, membership opens the door to life-changing opportunities — from academic support and arts programs to leadership development, sports, and career readiness.
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