BGCCV NEWS
The 2024 Senior Celebration
Join us in congratulating the 2024 Class of BGCCV! We are so proud of you all.
The 2024 Youth of the Year Celebration
The annual Youth of the Year celebration was held on February 1st at the Bibb Mill Center. Chaniya was the Youth of the Year winner, and Teriyana was the Junior Youth of the Year winner. Join us in congratulating them both!
Pratt & Whitney Announces Extended Partnership With BGCCV
RTX-Pratt Whitney and BGCCV partnered to host a STEM Fair to announce the extended partnership. The partnership is set to expand and increase the quality of the STEM-based programs at BGGCV! Take a look at the first step in our journey toward expanding STEM-based programs.
NYOI FUN
As our National Youth Outcomes Initiative comes to an end, members at J. Barnett Woodruff took time to celebrate. The afternoon was filled with water balloons, prizes, and a bike raffle! Shoutout to Brandon Williams, our Director of Operations, for making it happen!
Fun Day with the Columbus Police Academy's Cadets
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
FINE ART AWARD CEREMONY
Teen Center Team Building Exercise
This is how our members from JBW get "lit" before programming! Our 9-12 girls were singing their hearts out to "This Girl is on Fire" by Alicia Keys. Shoutout to Ms. Treasure for keeping up the club spirit with our staff and members!
Great Futures Start Here
Lagrange College Preview Day
On Saturday, September 24th club members from South Columbus Teen Center attended the Lagrange College Preview Day. The event was an excellent way for prospective students and families to find out more about the private four year college. As the club members took a tour of the campus, they had a chance to get a look at life as a Panther through presentations about campus resources, met with current students, faculty, and staff, learn about academic and sports programs, financial aid, and campus life. Throughout the day, the Student Ambassadors and Admissions Staff did a great job on guiding and answering the questions from the teens about LaGrange College. Before leaving, the teens had a chance to watch the Panthers in action on the football field. GO PANTHERS!
#WhyApply
Friday at the South Columbus Teen Center, the Teen Club members took part in #WHYAPPLY Day. The purpose for #WHYAPPLY is to assist high-schoolers as they get ready to navigate the college application and admissions process. Also, to ensure each participating senior club member submits at least one admissions application or scholarship application. For our club members that aren't seniors, they had a chance to pick out a college of interest and discover their WHY to apply. Not only did we discuss about the admissions process, we also talked about the upcoming opening for students to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) on October 1st. #WhyApply #bgccv #bgccvkids #GreatFuturesNew Paragraph
Book Bags and School Supplies for 200+ Members
Special thanks to Family Dollar Stores, Inc. for donating backpacks & stationary sets to BGCCV. These items were distributed to over 200 of our members.
Play to Start the Day
The staff at J. Barnett never ceases to surprise and entertain our members. Friday the staff decided to start our members day off with a smile and a bang by creating a hopscotch board at the front door. The members, staff, and some parents took some time to enjoy just a little bit of fun before starting the day at the club. Great job by Ms. Treasure, Ms. Zikeyia, Ms. Eboni and Ms. Ashauiria for coming up with the unique idea.
EAST COLUMBUS CLUB GARDEN REVEAL
“We have 3 great opportunities for our kids. When they leave us we want to make sure that they're employable, that they're educated, and most of all that they are healthy.”
RODNEY CLOSE / President & CEO
