Our mission is to inspire and empower the youth of Monterey County to realize their full potential to become responsible, healthy, productive, and successful citizens.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County's Healthy Lifestyles initiative is designed to improve the overall health and wellness of our youth members and their families. Our clubs address the physical, mental, and social well-being of children through serving 80,000 meals a year, daily fitness activities, year round sports leagues, cooking classes, and counseling services. Our goal is to support the holistic well-being of children through adopting a healthy diet, practicing healthy lifestyle choices and making a lifelong commitment to fitness.
Playing sports at the club is one of my favorite things to do. Our coaches teach us about good sportsmanship; we always shake hands with the other team after a game. Winning isn't everything; it's about learning and having fun together. We make sure to include everyone in activities. Plus, the food they serve us is delicious, I especially like the alfredo pasta and orange chicken. I appreciate that the Boys & Girls Club gives us time to do our homework and also lets us have fun. Balancing schoolwork and playtime is important.
- Colton S.
