Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast

Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast (BGCEC) is a youth development organization providing services to children ages 5-18 at Clubs throughout the Emerald Coast. BGCEC South Walton Club is located in a new building off Hwy 331 behind Coastal Branch Library.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast provides an environment where children can thrive. Children in grades K-12 are all welcome, and academic success is the most important thing at the club. Upon arrival each day after school, homework is first on the docket. If a child needs help in a subject, teachers provide help and support. Healthy lifestyles and good character and citizenship are two additional programs implemented to build a successful lifestyle.

Join us in supporting this influential organization. Volunteer your time, donate goods, or simply write a check. Your contribution will enable the club to continue taking care of our community children and to provide them a safe, supportive, nurturing environment.

BGCEC is a 501(c)3 corporation chartered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and an agency of United Way in Escambia, Okaloosa/Walton, and Santa Rosa Counties.

The organization provides targeted programming focused in 3 priority outcome areas of youth development: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.

Boys & Girls Clubs Provide:
– A safe place to learn and grow.
– Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals.
– Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences.
– Hope and Opportunity.
– Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of young people by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and pride.
Learn more at https://emeraldcoastbgc.org.