About Us
Since 1972, Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County’s proven youth development strategy has empowered youth and supported families. The Club’s afterschool, all-day Friday, and summer programs provide a positive environment and opportunities to learn and try new things every day. Across our nine Clubhouses and four Extension Sites, our work is anchored in our organization's vision — success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors.
Locations
Hours
We operate nine Clubhouses. Seven are school-based sites, and two are in community center sites in Pueblo County. Clubhouses are intentionally located in underserved neighborhoods with limited opportunities for young people.
Clubhouses Sites: Avondale Clubhouse, East Side Clubhouse, Sprague Clubhouse, Minnequa Clubhouse, Cesar Chavez Clubhouse, Ray Aguilera Teen Center @ Central, Prairie Winds Clubhouse, Pueblo Academy of Arts Clubhouse, and Liberty Point International Clubhouse.
CO-AAP Extension Sites: Avondale Elementary, Columbian Elementary, and Park View Elementary.
Hours
Every day after school, thousands of local children go home to empty houses. We know the hours after school, until parent s arrive home, is the peak time for kids and teens to partake in risky behaviors, such as juvenile crime and experimentation with drugs, alcohol, cigarettes and sex.
When kids participate in after school programs, like Boys & Girls Clubs, they are less likely to skip class, use drugs, smoke, drink alcohol, or engage in sexual activity.
Cost
More than 8 out of 10 of Club members live at or below the poverty level. The Clubs offer families year-round afterschool and summer programming at no cost. Parents are encouraged to financially support the Clubs as they are able. Please follow the "donate" button to make a monetary gift.
Focus
The Club is focused on providing what kids need and want most. The Club offers a safe environment where young people can have fun and be themselves; interesting, constructive activities that channel their youthful energy in challenging pursuits; and adults who respect and listen to them.
