Boys & Girls Clubs
The Positive Place For Kids

Core Service Area: Arts & Cultural Education
Program Highlights

Fine Arts & Crafts Education

Youth work in each Club's art facilities throughout the year to create artwork in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, fiber, murals and print. Members' artwork is displayed annually in a local exhibition and competes for national recognition.

Dance

Members develop their skills in jazz, tap, modern, African or ballet activities. Community partners including the Ko-Thi Dance Company, Danceworks and the Milwaukee Ballet Company lend youth their expertise.

Theater

Acting classes, workshops and role-playing exercises draw youth into expanding their imaginations, build their self-esteem and cultivate their interpersonal skills.

Music

Members practice and sharpen their vocal and instrumental skills. Community partners join the Clubs in encouraging members' talents by providing direct instruction and vocal lessons. Youth are able to acquaint themselves with the mechanics of audio recording, editing and production.

Talent Shows

Annual shows give Club members a venue to express themselves. The best acts compete annually at an agency-wide talent show.