Education & Career

Introducing our brand-new
Learning Center, now called the Panda Cares Center of Hope!

We couldn't be more excited to welcome our Club members to come experience our newly-renovated Learning Center, made possible by a generous gift from Panda Cares, the Philanthropic arm of Panda Express restaurants.

Our beautiful new space has been designed from the top down with a cozy reading nook, plush new seating and carpets, brand new computer stations, and comfortable new study centers all over the room. Dive into our newly expanded library of books, find help with your homework, or participate in any of the programs below!

Read all about our launch event and ribbon-cutting ceremony, and see more photos of this exciting new space at our blog, here!

Our education and career programs are designed to ensure that all Club members graduate from high school on time, ready for a post-secondary education and a 21st-century career.

CAREERLAUNCH | AGES: 13-17

CareerLaunch prepares teens for the world of careers and work. Through CareerLaunch, Club teens 13-18 years old embark on a journey to explore possible vocations, make sound educational decisions, and find success in the world of work.

diplomas2Degrees | AGES: 13-17

diplomas2Degrees (d2D), a college readiness program, provides a range of services to guide Club members as they work toward high school graduation and prepare for post-secondary education and career success.

SUMMER BRAIN GAIN | AGES: 6-17

Summer Brain Gain is comprised of one-week modules with fun, themed activities for elementary school, middle school, and high school students that are aligned with common core anchor standards. In addition, Summer Brain Gain: Read!, a literacy program, complements the larger Summer Brain Gain curriculum.

DIY STEM | AGES: 9-12

DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based, STEM cirriculum which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.

PROJECT LEARN | AGES: 6-17

Project Learn reinforces the academic enrichment and school engagement of young people during the time they spend at the Club.

JUNIOR STAFF | AGES: 13-17

Junior Staff is a small-group program that is both practical and user friendly. It assists Club members ages 13 to 17 in exploring a career in youth or human services, particularly Boys & Girls Club work.

MONEY MATTERS | AGES: 13-17

Money Matters promotes financial responsibility and independence among Club members ages 13 to 17. Participants learn how to manage a checking account, create a budget, save and invest, start small businesses, and pay for college.

POWER HOUR | AGES: 6-17

Power Hour: Making Minutes Count helps Club members ages 6-18 achieve academic success by providing homework help, tutoring, and high-yield learning activities and encouraging members to become self-directed learners.