Healthy Eating

Through our dynamic partnerships with Banco de Alimentos de las Montañas Rocosas y The GrowHaus, we’re transforming how kids and families experience food. Every kid attending our after-school and summer programs receives a balanced meal, giving them the energy they need to thrive. Our weekly fresh food boxes available at certain Clubs, filled with locally sourced produce, ensure families can access nutritious options right at home.  

Our impact doesn’t stop there. Club members experience unique, hands-on experiences like cooking classes, gardening, and field trips to farmers' markets and culinary institutions. These opportunities build a deeper connection to food and nutrition and empower them to build a lifelong connection to healthy eating. 

Last year, we provided over 3,000 healthy food boxes, 45,000 pounds of nutritious food, and served nearly 350,000 balanced meals and snacks - fueling brighter futures for our Club members and their families! * 

Substance Use Prevention

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver utilizes evidence-based prevention programming that promotes healthy decision-making and equips members with essential life skills to resist substance use.  

Our program partners with Boys & Girls Clubs de Metro Denver Mental Health Team to emphasize the development of goal setting, decision-making, and effective communication. These activities deepen Club member’s understanding of the harmful effects of drugs, foster positive peer relationships, and strengthen self-efficacy. Our programming includes role-playing and scenario-based exercises to build confidence in addressing these critical topics with peers, family members, or community members.  

We aim to empower Club members to take proactive steps in preventing substance misuse and supporting those at risk. 

Healthy Relationships 

Our comprehensive programming is designed to equip young people with accurate information and skills for making informed decisions about their health. Rooted in the principles of inclusivity, consent, and equity, our evidence-based curricula emphasize the rights of individuals to make their own choices, the respect for others' boundaries and identities, and the responsibility to engage in healthy relationships and behaviors. We cover a wide range of topics, including puberty, relationships, consent, and sexual and reproductive health, promoting safe and respectful interactions. 

Recreación al aire libre

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver offers kids and teens the opportunity to explore all the outdoor experiences Colorado has to offer – many for the very first time! By providing safe and enriching experiences such as rock climbing, kayaking, white-water rafting, archery, snowboarding, and hiking, we empower kids to challenge themselves and discover new passions, all while enjoying the beauty of nature. 

Our outdoor recreation programs are designed to be inclusive and accessible to all our members, especially the 90% of our members who are young people of color.* We take a trauma-informed approach to outdoor activities, recognizing and addressing the emotional and historical barriers that may exist for some members in outdoor spaces. 

Environmental Education

Through our environmental education programs, Club members learn the importance of ecological stewardship and responsibility toward the natural world. Using the evidence-based Leave No Trace curriculum, kids explore topics like ecosystems, water ecology, and pollution, while also learning practical outdoor skills like first-aid, fire building, and orienteering.  

Whether studying Colorado’s unique geological history or practicing wilderness survival skills, our environmental education programming helps kids become informed and responsible caretakers of our planet. 

En Boys & Girls Clubs de Metro Denver, we believe in the power of sports, fitness, and recreation to build healthy, happy, and confident kids. Our Clubs provide access to gyms, fields, courts, and safe outdoor spaces, giving every child the opportunity to stay active while having fun.  

Through a variety of activities, we teach kids how to use exercise not only to take care of their bodies but also to manage stress and maintain overall well-being. Whether they’re scoring their first goal or simply enjoying the camaraderie of their peers, our sports, fitness, and recreation programs empower kids to lead active, healthy, and fulfilling lives. 

Sports Leagues

Our year-round sports leagues, including football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, and t-ball, are designed to be inclusive and accessible for all Club members.  

We prioritize fun, sportsmanship, and skill development, creating a positive and supportive environment where kids of all skill levels can thrive. With little to no cost to families, we remove financial barriers that often prevent youth from participating in organized sports.  

By providing all the necessary training, equipment, and transportation, we ensure that every child has a chance to experience the benefits of team sports.