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ZUMBAthon!

The Emerald Coast Autism Society (ECAS) in conjunction with Zumba® fitness BY GLORIA, is hosting a “ZUMBAthon 4 Autism Awareness” on Saturday, May 22nd 2010, from 12pm – 4pm at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast (BGCEC) Gymnasium located at 923 B Denton Blvd (intersection with Racetrack Blvd) in Fort Walton Beach.

LUCES NAVIDEÑAS

Join us Sunday December 20, 2009 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Boys & Girls Clubs Teen Center in Fort Walton Beach for the 5th Annual LUCES NAVIDEÑAS (Christmas Lights) Party.

Back Your Block

Nearly 1,100 organizations applied and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast was selected as one of 225 to receive a Back your Block Grant from Nike!

JCPenney Round Up

Only a few days left to round up your JCPenney purchase to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast!

So, get an early start on Christmas shopping from October 16 through October 25, and remember to Round-Up for kids at JCPenney!

Family Fall Festival postponed

On The Coast Magazine’s 6th Annual Family Fall Festival benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast originally scheduled for October 10th at the Destin Commons has been postponed. We will keep you updated on plans for the upcoming Family Spring Festival benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast.

Day For Kids 2009

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast is celebrating Boys & Girls Clubs Day For Kids on Saturday, September 19 at the Emerald Coast Conference Center from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.. It’s a time for us all - parents, grandparents, mentors and other caregivers - to take time and reconnect with the kids in our lives. This event is completely FREE and open to the public.

Naval Aviation Museum Trip

Thank you to all sponsors who made this experience possible for our kids!

Million Meal Summer

In an effort to feed the millions of young people expected to miss meals or go hungry this summer, Morgan Stanley has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast to provide 6,000 meals to Emerald Coast children this summer as a part of their Million Meal Summer program.

BGC MAC Awards

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast received the prestigious Marketing & Communications Award for its Comprehensive Marketing Strategy highlighting the Clubs brand-building.

Club to Club

Destin nightclub Nightown Raises Almost $3,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs During Opening Weekend

Green Kids - Earth Day Event

Earth Day event at the Boys & Girls Club

BGCEC Annual Awards

Each year Boys & Girls Club youth are nominated by staff members for Club awards recognizing outstanding achievement. The 2009 winners were announced at the BGCEC’s annual awards dinners this February. Congratulations to all of our winners!

Need a Job?

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast is offering a Job Ready class to any high school students who are interested and willing to attend class every Thursday from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for a total of eleven weeks.

Inaugural Art Project

Area Children Welcome New President with Inspiring Artwork
Boys & Girls Clubs and Abrakadoodle art students share hopes, vision of America & creativity

WCPC Press Release

The Walton County Prevention Coalition is providing support once again to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast. The Boys & Girls Club Teen Center in DeFuniak Springs and the Boys & Girls Club in South Walton each received a new computer thanks to the Walton County Prevention Coalition. The donation helps our kids develop computer skills and learn how to wisely and effectively navigate the internet in a safe and positive environment. Our staff members provide useful direction and encourage our kids to use their own creativity as they gain a better understanding of digital arts. This empowers them to be inspired and to be an inspiration to others.