2010 report to the community - Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver

key elements
Boys & Girls Clubs are charged with
deepening their impact on the young
people they serve.
These key elements drive all of our
efforts to have a lasting impact on
youth.
safe, positive environments
Staff, facilities, program offerings
and age-appropriate settings produce
continuity, predictability and a sense of
safety. Clubs set clear and consistently
enforced rules that provide structure
and define acceptable behaviors.
supportive relationships
We cultivate relationships by
demonstrating warmth, caring,
appreciation and guidance when
interacting with members. In doing
so, we ensure that members forge
friendships not only with peers, but
also with adults.
opportunities & expectations
At our Clubs, members acquire
diversified skills that open their lives
to a world of new possibilities in
the context of moral character and
ethical behavior.
recognition
Clubs prominently recognize the
accomplishments of members with
incentives and awards, thereby
affirming an intrinsic sense of self-worth
and achievement.
fun
Clubs generate happiness, fun and
enjoyment for members. Members
develop a strong sense of belonging
through personal connections they
establish with staff and their peers.