Orangeburg Area Boys & Girls Club

An old African proverb states "It takes a village to raise a child." At the Orangeburg Area Boys and Girls Club of America, we offer that village and much more. Our kids develop a moral compass and strong character to make positive life choices. We are committed to helping develop the next generation of strong leaders.

Programs offered: 

• Smart Move: Prevention/education addresses problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity.
• Smart Leaders Fan Club: Booster Program of Smart Moves and Stay Smart.
• Passport to Manhood: Promotes and teaches responsibility.
• Career Lunch: Career exploration and mentoring program.
• Keystone Club: Teen program focus on leadership development which provides opportunities.
• Torch Club: Small leadership groups of boys and girls.
• On Stage & TNT Drama Matters: Encourages members to engage in hands-on activities. Promoting self-confidence, creativity and boosts academic achievement.
• Money Matters & Personal Finance: Learning to manage a checking account, budgeting, saving, investing, entrepreneurship, and paying for college.
• Smart Girls: Health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement. Prevention/education teaches the onset of alcohol, other drug use and early sexual involvement.
• National Photography: Members learn and practice photography skills.
• Project Learn: Reinforces the academic enrichment.
• Power Hour: Strategies, activities, resources promoting self-directed learners through homework, tutoring and mentoring.
• Net Smart: Teaches internet safely through engaging multimedia activities and offline interaction with club professionals.
• Wanna Play: Encourages members to increase their overall fitness, through physical activity and nutrition while playing.
• Triple Play: Encourages members to increase their overall fitness, through physical activity and nutrition while playing.
• Healthy Habits: Designed to incorporate healthy living and active learning in every part of club experience through good nutrition, regular physical activity and improving overall well-being.