GAINESVILLE, GA – February 21, 2025 - With its original goal to tackle facility upgrades and enhance safety measures, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier decided to demolish its previous facility at Positive Place to reconstruct a 25,000-square-foot facility, costing $8.5 million to serve the students of Hall County.... Read More
Spring brings about change, and with change, comes growth and new opportunities that allow us to continue forward with our mission of helping those who need us most to reach their full potential. We understand the barriers that youth and their families face but thanks to supporters like you we... Read More
There is an old saying, "If you want to go fast, go alone...if you want to go far, go together." I believe this adage speaks to the heart of what we do here at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier (BGCL). As many of us know, during the month... Read More
Since 1954, the Positive Place Boys & Girls Club has been just that…a positive place for young boys and girls to learn, grow and become tomorrow’s leaders. Having a safe place to develop their talents, knowledge and skills, while building life-long connections is vital to the overall success of each... Read More
Boys & Girls Clubs have a proven blueprint for helping kids and teens build a path to success after high school. Future Ready is about being better, bigger and bolder on behalf of the kids and teens in Hall, Habersham, and Forsyth Counties. It’s a tough world out there. It’s... Read More
Summer is better at the Club! Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier offers a full-day summer camp program for kids and teens, ages 6 to 18, running from June through mid-July at nine different Club sites. Summer activities include arts and crafts, computer enrichment, sports and recreation, and academic &... Read More
We are thrilled to introduce this year’s incredible Youth of the Year contestants, each of whom has demonstrated outstanding leadership, service, and commitment to making a difference in their communities. These young leaders have overcome challenges, excelled academically, and consistently embodied the values of our Club. Their inspiring stories of... Read More
We are thrilled to invite you to our new Youth of the Year Gala, an event dedicated to celebrating our youth and the transformative impact of our programs. As our organization evolves, so does our approach to celebrating it. For years, we put a spotlight on celebrity guests at the... Read More
As summer comes to a close and our Summer Camp ends, a new school year begins for our kids. Kids need somewhere safe and positive to go after the school day ends while their parents are away for work. Kids need somewhere to go where they have a caring adult... Read More
Our campers have been busy creating memories, forging friendships, and discovering passions that will last a lifetime. This summer, we are proud to have 1067 campers joining us for fun-filled days of learning and adventure. One of the highlights of the summer camp season has been our focus on combating... Read More