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Youth of the Year

Since 1947, Youth of the Year has been BGCA's premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Club members. Each year, one exceptional young person from a Boys & Girls Club rises to the role of National Youth of the Year. The National Youth of the Year serves as both an exemplary ambassador for Boys & Girls Club youth and as a strong voice for all of our nation’s young people.

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Youth of the Year: Leadership Development Implementation Guide

In this guide, you’ll find specific practices and strategies for implementing Youth of the Month, Junior Youth of the Year, and Youth of the Year in your Club or Youth Center. 

  • Planning guide
    Planning guide
  • Age level
    Grades K-2
    Grades 3-5
    Grades 6-8
    Grades 9-12
    Ages 6-9
    Ages 10-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
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Youth of the Month/Junior Youth of the Year: Leadership Development Quick-Start Activity Guide

These quick-start activities can be used at any time to help youth gain a basic understanding of leadership.

  • Activity type
    Activity guide
  • Age level
    Grades 3-5
    Grades 6-8
    Grades 9-12
    Ages 10-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
  • Group size
    10-12
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Junior Youth of the Year: Leadership Development Getting Ready Activity Guide

These activities are specifically designed to help youth prepare for the Junior Youth of the Year selection process.

  • Activity type
    Activity guide
  • Age level
    Grades 3-5
    Ages 10-12
  • Group size
    10-12
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Youth of the Year: Leadership Development Getting Ready Activity Guide

These getting-ready activities are intended to help youth prepare for the various activities of the Youth of the Year Selection process.

  • Activity type
    Activity guide
  • Age level
    Grades 6-8
    Grades 9-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
  • Group size
    10-12
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Youth of the Year: Leadership Development Targeted Program Guide

These sessions provide in-depth exploration of essential leadership skills and concepts – specifically for youth participating in Youth of the Year.

  • Program type
    Targeted program
  • Age level
    Grades 6-8
    Grades 9-12
    Ages 13-15
    Ages 16-18
  • Group size
    5-25