Fun at the Brookhaven Boys and Girls Club

Recently Riley and I were invited to attend an event at the Brookhaven Boys and Girls Club as a part of the Open the Door, Take the Tour campaign for National Boys and Girls Club Week. They invited Metro Atlanta area bloggers to tour the facilities, learn more about the organization, and interact with the kids. We had such a fun time meeting new friends, and getting a better look at the amazing impact the Boys and Girls Club has on the lives of children in local communities.

I was interested in attending the event to see what types of programs and services they offer. I was happy to learn that they focus on the entire well-being of children. They focus on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and charachter and leadership development. Their mission is "To save and change the lives of children and teens, especially those who need us most, by providing a safe, positive, and engaging environment and programs that prepare and inspire them to achieve Great Futures." I think they go above and beyond this mission. It was evident from the moment we arrived and in all areas of their programs.

My favorite part of the visit was getting to visit each different section of the facility. In the game

room we played pool on a kids height pool table, and I got to share with Riley how to line up a great shot. I was so impressed with the different types of equipment available for the kids. They also have an exercise bike for kids to use. I love that the Boys and Girls Club desires to impact childhood obesity and recognizing the importance of teaching children about a healthy lifestyle. They have a program called Triple Play: A Game Plan for the Mind, Body and Soul, a holistic approach to educating youth about nutrition, fitness and forming healthy relationships.

In the homework room, we got to do some worksheets and interact with the staff leader as she helped the kids figure out the answers for themselves. Surprisingly Riley enjoyed the numbers worksheet! But her favorite was the arts and crafts room (mine too!). She immediately sat down and went to work on the craft that the other kids were creating. The adults got to interact with the volunteer leader, a retired school teacher with a huge passion for helping kids find their inner creative self. They support all types of creative expression, from painting the ceiling tiles to putting on their own theatre production! They are creating the next generation of artists.

The Metro Atlanta Boys and Girls Clubs are partnering with 25 artists to create the "75 Blue Doors" to create 75 individual art displays. Each piece of art is inspired by kids and teens at the Club who are focused on achieving Great Futures. They will be placed around Atlanta in high traffic areas such as Turner Field, the Fox Theatre, the Atlanta History Center, and Hartsfield/Jackson Airport just to name a few. You can check out the full list of locations at www.75bluedoors.org. The doors will remain on display from April 1stthrough April 30th.
You can also vote for your favorite door here!


We had a wonderful time spending the afternoon with the Boys and Girls Club and throughly enjoyed our tour. It made my heart smile to know that this organization gives kids a safe place to come and thrive after school and during the summers. I encourage you to take a tour of your local Boys and Girls Club by finding the one closest to you at www.bgcma.org. Can't find time to stop by? Take a virtual tour here. Would like to do more to help this wonderful organization? They need donations, volunteers, and corporate sponsors. Find out how you can get involved here!


Stay Fabulous,

"I wrote this review while participating in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. I attended an information session and received a gift bag and promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate."