Celebrating over 30 years of Better Together
Boys & Girls Clubs of America has partnered with U.S. Armed Services to support military youth for over 30 years.
Free or reduced annual membership
at local Boys & Girls Clubs!
Meet Taylor
Congratulations to our 2024 National Military Youth of the Year!
Whether you are Active Duty, Reserves or National Guard, we offer free or reduced annual memberships that provide your child with high-quality programs and caring mentors.
For over 30 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the U.S. Armed Services have partnered to provide support and services to military-connected youth on- and off-installation. Because military connected youth face unique challenges, Boys & Girls Clubs of America helps them access specialized opportunities, cultivate lifelong friendships, and develop the necessary resilience to build great futures. From rural communities, schools and urban areas, to military installations and on Native lands, a Boys & Girls Club or Boys & Girls Clubs of America-affiliated Youth Center can be found in all 50 states and 16 countries worldwide, doing whatever it takes to provide a safe environment to help your child succeed.
MISSION: Youth Outreach
A partnership between the Joint Military Services and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, providing children of National Guard, Reserve and Active Duty families who do not live near or have access to a military Youth Center free or reduced annual memberships to their local Boys & Girls Club.
Click here for more information on Mission: Youth Outreach and click here to see which organizations are currently participating. If you do not see the Boys &Girls Club nearest you on this list, please contact our team to request their participation.
“My Youth Center changed my life. I have honed my skills as a leader and role model, while still discovering and exploring my passion for music and the arts.”
– Nicole T.
“The Youth Center has always been a source of stability for me during these times and for others, too. They take children and shape them into responsible young adults.”
– Victoria R.
“My Club experience has impacted my life in many ways. I’ve learned how to be a better leader, an active community figure and an all-around good person.”
– Thane D.
News & Stories
As Taylor grew up as a third-culture kid on military installations around the world, he developed resilience, open-mindedness and a passion for leadership through the consistency and experiences offered at his Boys & Girls Clubs of America-affiliated Youth Center.
Taylor R. from Naval Support Activity Bahrain receives $20,000 college scholarship and the official Boys & Girls Clubs of America 2024 National Military Youth of the Year title.
We asked seven National Military Youth of the Year winners to share their Club Experiences and what growing up in a military family means to them.
Working Together to Improve the Lives of Military Families
Since 2016, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has partnered with government agencies, military-serving organizations, private sector corporations and foundations to improve the lives of military families in civilian communities where the need is greatest.
Called the “Better Together” partnership, this ground-breaking public-private collaboration is focused on taking action to support military youth and their families.
Resources have been aligned to help military-connected youth become more resilient and develop the skills necessary to enter the workforce. All resources are available for free through this site and our services and partner sites listed below.
The Association of US Army provides a voice for the Army, supports the Soldier, and honors those who have served in order to advance the security of the nation.
Blue Star Families is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening America’s military families through community building.
The mission of the Military Child Education Coalition is to ensure inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children affected by mobility, transition, deployments and family separation.
Military OneSource provides military families expert support and information on community resources that are proven and practical.
National Military Family Association offers Military camps, family retreats, and healing adventures targeted to military youth in the United States and abroad.
The Army National Guard Child & Youth Services promotes and sustain the quality of life and resilience of Army National Guard dependent children and youth by providing secure, timely, flexible, high-quality support services and enrichment programs.
Army Reserve Family Programs (ARFP) is a comprehensive blend of quality of life programs in support of Department of Defense activities. Family Programs is a Commander’s force multiplier for mission readiness.
