A one-day, in-person convening celebrating 150 years of youth work, brotherhood, and community impact.
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Serving almost 4,500 boys and young men a year at four different locations.
The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) provides diverse and inclusive after school and weekend programming to boys and young men aged 7 to 21 years. All boys are welcome, regardless of zip code, immigration status, or family income.
Mission
To empower boys and young men through engaging and diverse programming in a supportive community.
The Journey
BCNY views impact holistically as a journey. The Journey Through BCNY Framework describes the pathways and milestones members go through as they mature from Explorers to Juniors to Teens and eventually join BCNY’s Alumni community.
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feel they are learning to respect people’s cultures and backgrounds at BCNY.
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trust the staff at BCNY.
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feel safe at BCNY.
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feel that everyone is included at BCNY.
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feel comfortable when they are at BCNY.
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enjoy meeting people from different cultures at BCNY.
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feel included at BCNY.
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say people are caring at BCNY.
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feel they are learning about different cultures at BCNY.
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felt welcome when they first came to BCNY.
“BCNY was where I basically got my first job. I learned how to be responsible also manage my time and all that kind of stuff, so that was very important to the person who I am now.”
-Teen Interviewee
“They welcome all the boys here and then them doing that, I make friends off the bat.”
-Junior Interviewee
PROGRAM YEAR 2025 IMPACT
(JULY 2024 – JUNE 2025)
In 150 years of continuous operation, BCNY has positively influenced the lives of over a million boys and young men. We continue that legacy by empowering youth through a supportive community, a strong sense of brotherhood, and more than 40 engaging programs.
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Members across Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.
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Members participated in arts at BCNY.
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Members participated in music at BCNY.
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Members participated in aquatics at BCNY.
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Alumni participated in programs and events.
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Members and parents participated in wellness programs.
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Community members participated in BCNY events.
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Volunteer hours with members and alumni.
Programs
We provide over 40 high quality and inclusive afterschool and weekend programs designed to support the growth and empowerment of all New York City boys and young men. From arts and crafts to career prep and PE, members enjoy a variety of engaging, fun activities.