Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
@bgcgw.bsky.social
Helping young people on the path to great futures at 15 Clubs across MD, DC VA!
At #STEAMXFest, kids explored a Hologram Fan—a spinning LED fan that creates 3D images in mid-air using persistence of vision! 🌪️💡
It teaches physics, coding, digital art & more. Proud to inspire future innovators at #BGCGW! 🚀
#STEM #STEAM #GreatFuturesStartHere
It teaches physics, coding, digital art & more. Proud to inspire future innovators at #BGCGW! 🚀
#STEM #STEAM #GreatFuturesStartHere
June 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
At #STEAMXFest, kids explored a Hologram Fan—a spinning LED fan that creates 3D images in mid-air using persistence of vision! 🌪️💡
It teaches physics, coding, digital art & more. Proud to inspire future innovators at #BGCGW! 🚀
#STEM #STEAM #GreatFuturesStartHere
It teaches physics, coding, digital art & more. Proud to inspire future innovators at #BGCGW! 🚀
#STEM #STEAM #GreatFuturesStartHere
June 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🎬 From shy Club kid to multimedia powerhouse—Nola P. is shining bright.
Help create more stars like her. 💻🎭🎤
Donate $100 by May 1 → bgcgw.org/donate
#GreatFuturesStartHere #Give100 #ALLIn #LightsCameraImpact
Help create more stars like her. 💻🎭🎤
Donate $100 by May 1 → bgcgw.org/donate
#GreatFuturesStartHere #Give100 #ALLIn #LightsCameraImpact
April 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🎬 From shy Club kid to multimedia powerhouse—Nola P. is shining bright.
Help create more stars like her. 💻🎭🎤
Donate $100 by May 1 → bgcgw.org/donate
#GreatFuturesStartHere #Give100 #ALLIn #LightsCameraImpact
Help create more stars like her. 💻🎭🎤
Donate $100 by May 1 → bgcgw.org/donate
#GreatFuturesStartHere #Give100 #ALLIn #LightsCameraImpact
Carlos is a perfect example of the impact BGCGW has on youth in D.C. 🌟 Now a STEM Technologist, he’s giving back to the next generation. Support great futures and help us finish our ALL IN campaign strong!
Give by May 1: bgcgw.org/donate 💙🔬⚙️
#BGCGW #STEMergy #GreatFuturesStartHere
Give by May 1: bgcgw.org/donate 💙🔬⚙️
#BGCGW #STEMergy #GreatFuturesStartHere
April 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Carlos is a perfect example of the impact BGCGW has on youth in D.C. 🌟 Now a STEM Technologist, he’s giving back to the next generation. Support great futures and help us finish our ALL IN campaign strong!
Give by May 1: bgcgw.org/donate 💙🔬⚙️
#BGCGW #STEMergy #GreatFuturesStartHere
Give by May 1: bgcgw.org/donate 💙🔬⚙️
#BGCGW #STEMergy #GreatFuturesStartHere
Today, #BGCGW celebrates Bob Stower, Director of #Jelleff Club, for SIX decades of dedication! From creating the iconic basketball league to painting the gym THREE times, Bob's impact on generations of youth is unmatched. Read more: bit.ly/clubdirectorspotlight
#CommunityHero #GreatFuturesStartHere
#CommunityHero #GreatFuturesStartHere
March 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Today, #BGCGW celebrates Bob Stower, Director of #Jelleff Club, for SIX decades of dedication! From creating the iconic basketball league to painting the gym THREE times, Bob's impact on generations of youth is unmatched. Read more: bit.ly/clubdirectorspotlight
#CommunityHero #GreatFuturesStartHere
#CommunityHero #GreatFuturesStartHere
Celebrating the unsung heroes of the Space Race! 🚀✨
Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson played pivotal roles in NASA's early space missions, breaking barriers and inspiring generations of women in STEM. 👩🚀💫 #WomensHistoryMonth #HiddenFigures #STEMInspiration #BGCGW #BlackSky
Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson played pivotal roles in NASA's early space missions, breaking barriers and inspiring generations of women in STEM. 👩🚀💫 #WomensHistoryMonth #HiddenFigures #STEMInspiration #BGCGW #BlackSky
March 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Celebrating the unsung heroes of the Space Race! 🚀✨
Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson played pivotal roles in NASA's early space missions, breaking barriers and inspiring generations of women in STEM. 👩🚀💫 #WomensHistoryMonth #HiddenFigures #STEMInspiration #BGCGW #BlackSky
Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson played pivotal roles in NASA's early space missions, breaking barriers and inspiring generations of women in STEM. 👩🚀💫 #WomensHistoryMonth #HiddenFigures #STEMInspiration #BGCGW #BlackSky
Meet Jasmine C., STEM Director at BGCGW! From launching the STEAM X Fest to leading the Sphero x Mazemakers competition, she’s inspiring youth with creativity & STEM. Her dedication is shaping the future, one club at a time! #STEM #BGCGW #GreatFuturesStartHere #ItTakesAVillage
March 24, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Meet Jasmine C., STEM Director at BGCGW! From launching the STEAM X Fest to leading the Sphero x Mazemakers competition, she’s inspiring youth with creativity & STEM. Her dedication is shaping the future, one club at a time! #STEM #BGCGW #GreatFuturesStartHere #ItTakesAVillage
Our latest Ladies’ Night Out was a night of connection, reflection, and empowerment! This event created a supportive space for the amazing women who uplift our youth, staff, and guardians. 💙✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us—we can’t wait for the next one! 💕 #BGCGW #GreatFuturesStartHere
Thank you to everyone who joined us—we can’t wait for the next one! 💕 #BGCGW #GreatFuturesStartHere
March 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Our latest Ladies’ Night Out was a night of connection, reflection, and empowerment! This event created a supportive space for the amazing women who uplift our youth, staff, and guardians. 💙✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us—we can’t wait for the next one! 💕 #BGCGW #GreatFuturesStartHere
Thank you to everyone who joined us—we can’t wait for the next one! 💕 #BGCGW #GreatFuturesStartHere
Congratulations to the third place winners at this year's #BGCGW Arts Competition! We had dozens of amazing submissions from visual artists, performing artists, literary artists, and more! Please show some love for our third place winners in the comments! #BGCGW #YouthArt #literaryart
March 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Congratulations to the third place winners at this year's #BGCGW Arts Competition! We had dozens of amazing submissions from visual artists, performing artists, literary artists, and more! Please show some love for our third place winners in the comments! #BGCGW #YouthArt #literaryart
In 1860, sisters Elizabeth Hammersley, Mary Goodwin, and Alice Goodwin founded the "Dashaway Club" in Hartford, Connecticut, with a mission to provide boys with a safe space, role models, and opportunities. This became The Boys & Girls Clubs of America. #WomensHistoryMonth #Trailblazers #BGCA #BGCGW
March 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In 1860, sisters Elizabeth Hammersley, Mary Goodwin, and Alice Goodwin founded the "Dashaway Club" in Hartford, Connecticut, with a mission to provide boys with a safe space, role models, and opportunities. This became The Boys & Girls Clubs of America. #WomensHistoryMonth #Trailblazers #BGCA #BGCGW
When in doubt, Mr. Shawn has your back! Club directors like Mr. Shawn, do it ALL from driving buses, to cleaning bathrooms, to managing relationships with community partners. Show some love to him by donating to our mission at www.bgcgw.org/donate
#bgcgwstrong #bgcgw #ittakesavillage
#bgcgwstrong #bgcgw #ittakesavillage
March 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
When in doubt, Mr. Shawn has your back! Club directors like Mr. Shawn, do it ALL from driving buses, to cleaning bathrooms, to managing relationships with community partners. Show some love to him by donating to our mission at www.bgcgw.org/donate
#bgcgwstrong #bgcgw #ittakesavillage
#bgcgwstrong #bgcgw #ittakesavillage
BGCGW is excited to invite you to our 8th Annual BlueFest! BlueFest is a fun and festive evening showcasing our amazing Club kids and programs. The event provides an inside look at our Clubs.
Get your tickets today! - bit.ly/bluefest25
#DCEvents #BGCGW #Galas #YouthEvents #Charity #EventSky
Get your tickets today! - bit.ly/bluefest25
#DCEvents #BGCGW #Galas #YouthEvents #Charity #EventSky
March 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
BGCGW is excited to invite you to our 8th Annual BlueFest! BlueFest is a fun and festive evening showcasing our amazing Club kids and programs. The event provides an inside look at our Clubs.
Get your tickets today! - bit.ly/bluefest25
#DCEvents #BGCGW #Galas #YouthEvents #Charity #EventSky
Get your tickets today! - bit.ly/bluefest25
#DCEvents #BGCGW #Galas #YouthEvents #Charity #EventSky
Huge thanks to Ariel Atkins for her impact on BGCGW! From empowering SMART Girls to leading e-sports, you’ve inspired us all. We’ll miss you in D.C., but we know you’ll shine in Chicago. Best of luck—your BGCGW family will always cheer you on! 💙🏀💫 #ThankYouAriel #BGCGW
March 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Huge thanks to Ariel Atkins for her impact on BGCGW! From empowering SMART Girls to leading e-sports, you’ve inspired us all. We’ll miss you in D.C., but we know you’ll shine in Chicago. Best of luck—your BGCGW family will always cheer you on! 💙🏀💫 #ThankYouAriel #BGCGW
#TodayInHistory, Hiram R. Revels became the first African American elected to Congress. Revels, a former minister and educator, filled the seat once held by Confederate President Jefferson Davis. At #BGCGW, we honor his legacy and encourage our youth to follow in his footsteps toward greatness.
February 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
#TodayInHistory, Hiram R. Revels became the first African American elected to Congress. Revels, a former minister and educator, filled the seat once held by Confederate President Jefferson Davis. At #BGCGW, we honor his legacy and encourage our youth to follow in his footsteps toward greatness.
Did you know that meat and dairy contribute significantly to climate change by releasing greenhouse gases and deforestation? Show love for our planet and take our Climate Change and Food Commitment Pledge to stay "Future Ready.” www.clubhouseatyourhouse.com/climatecommi.... #BGCGW #climate
February 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Did you know that meat and dairy contribute significantly to climate change by releasing greenhouse gases and deforestation? Show love for our planet and take our Climate Change and Food Commitment Pledge to stay "Future Ready.” www.clubhouseatyourhouse.com/climatecommi.... #BGCGW #climate
Here are some highlights from Wednesday’s "Project Blossom" event—"Teen Networking and Career Fair," hosted by the Women’s Leadership Group. A huge thank you to everyone who made this event a success! #YouthEmpowerment #CareerFair #Networking #BGCGW #Leadership
February 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Here are some highlights from Wednesday’s "Project Blossom" event—"Teen Networking and Career Fair," hosted by the Women’s Leadership Group. A huge thank you to everyone who made this event a success! #YouthEmpowerment #CareerFair #Networking #BGCGW #Leadership
🎳 Jelleff Club Members at #BGCGW had a blast at the bowling alley, honing their wrist technique, grip, and forward rolls! Did you know? The bowling industry generates over $6 million in scholarships every year! Let’s stay healthy, and maybe even snag some extra funding for college!
January 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
🎳 Jelleff Club Members at #BGCGW had a blast at the bowling alley, honing their wrist technique, grip, and forward rolls! Did you know? The bowling industry generates over $6 million in scholarships every year! Let’s stay healthy, and maybe even snag some extra funding for college!
🧵Today is the 96th birthday of transformative child prodigy, civil rights giant, and southern preacher, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Last year, BGCGW youth absorbed the powerful rhetoric etched in white stone, spread across the Dr. King Memorial in NW Washington D.C.
January 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🧵Today is the 96th birthday of transformative child prodigy, civil rights giant, and southern preacher, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Last year, BGCGW youth absorbed the powerful rhetoric etched in white stone, spread across the Dr. King Memorial in NW Washington D.C.
This January, our members are stepping up as leaders in their communities, inspired by Dr. King's vision for equality, justice, and service.
What’s Happening:
Youth-led service projects ✔️
Teen mentorship programs ✔️
Advocacy workshops ✔️
#MLKDayOfService #BuildingLeaders #BGCGW
What’s Happening:
Youth-led service projects ✔️
Teen mentorship programs ✔️
Advocacy workshops ✔️
#MLKDayOfService #BuildingLeaders #BGCGW
January 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This January, our members are stepping up as leaders in their communities, inspired by Dr. King's vision for equality, justice, and service.
What’s Happening:
Youth-led service projects ✔️
Teen mentorship programs ✔️
Advocacy workshops ✔️
#MLKDayOfService #BuildingLeaders #BGCGW
What’s Happening:
Youth-led service projects ✔️
Teen mentorship programs ✔️
Advocacy workshops ✔️
#MLKDayOfService #BuildingLeaders #BGCGW