The Limelight - Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County

Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County provides a safe, positive place for children ages 6-18 years old every day after school and all day in the summer. They serve over 5,500 Collin County children through membership and outreach. Children participate in the program for only $25 annual membership fee... and no child is ever turned away for the inability to pay. They keep kids off the streets, out of trouble, and engaged in positive behavior.

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County: to enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

The majority of BGCCC's members are identified as at-risk based upon some or all of the following factors:
-living in impoverished conditions
-living in chaotic environment
-at risk for dropping out of high school
-living in distressed neighborhoods
-living in single-parent families
-would otherwise be "latch key" kids without after-school supervision

BGCCC focuses on three core areas of development - academic success, character & leadership, and health & life skills.

Results:
99% of members advanced to next grade level on time
100% of BGCCC seniors graduated high school and were accepted to college
Members donated tens of thousands of community service volunteer hours

It costs only $1,500 to put a BGCCC member through one year of comprehensive, preventative programs!

Volunteer Opportunities:
General Volunteers to help out with daily activities and projects
Homework Tutor/assistant
Mentor a special child
Technology volunteer to aid in assistance on computer programs and training
Club Facility maintenance inside and out
Special Events
To get started as a volunteer, fill out the secured on-line application or contact the BGCCC Administrative Assistant at 214-544-8924 x111

Club Wish List:

PLANO -
Video camera to aid in a new program being developed
Library books to update the bookshelves at the branch
The Teen Room needs a replacement set of pool balls for their pool table

FRISCO -
Industrial printer to better prepare for our youth and teen programs
Up to 3 "Wet Floor" signs to keep our kids safe and our branch clean
2 bulletin or white boards for the Education Room and front entry, to keep our parents informed Cork board for Teen Center

MCKINNEY -
A running stove and microwave for daily hot meals
Items as an X-Box 360 or a Play Station 3 and games to go along with it
Team gaming tables such as air hockey and ping pong are also in need of replacement
New digital camera and memory card to be used to document club history
Furniture - Much of it is well-used and needs replacing

Get your tickets now for BGCCC's annual gala event - Chrysalis Ball on October 30th! Donate items for the silent auction or reserve a table for yourself and guests.