Academic success
At Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, we want every member to realize their full potential, and that journey begins with academic success. Based on a 2023 survey, 58% of our teen members expect to receive a 4-year college degree or greater, and 33% expect to attend a junior college or a trade school.
Our goal is for every member to graduate on-time with a plan for their future, whether that plan is post-secondary education or a 21st century career. We empower our members and support their academic success through various high-yield learning programs.
Academic Programs
stem mentoring
STEM Mentoring is a group mentoring program that connects small groups of youth with caring mentors to engage in weekly, structured, hands-on, multimedia STEM activities. The overall goal is to positively impact the social development and interest in STEM related careers of our members. Activities include LEGO Robotics, World of Water, and science experiments.
STEM Mentoring is available to members in grade 2-5
Summer
Brain Gain
To prevent the summer slide that many members face each year, Brain Gain offers fun, exciting educational activities for members of all ages. Reading, mathematics, and STEM are all included in the Brain Gain curriculum.
Rochester Reading Champions
by Appointment Only, please CONTACT us for more information.
Rochester Reading Champions provide one-on-one reading tutoring to members of Club twice weekly for a 45-60 minute session. All volunteers complete 120 hours of Orton-Gillingham training. After 80-100 lessons they see an average improvement of three grades in reading proficiency and two grades in spelling ability. Rochester Reading Champions is offered through Rochester Public Library.
power hour
Power Hour offers a structured time and place for Club staff and volunteers to support Club members in achieving academic success by providing homework help, tutoring, and high-yield learning activities. In Power Hour you can expect to see members working on homework, grade-aligned reading, and other fun educational activities.
Career Launch
Club staff help teens build their job-search skills and job readiness by using the Career Launch Facilitator Guide and working with teens individually or in small groups. The Career Launch program provides Club members with online career exploration, college and job search information and interactive activities. Mentoring, job shadowing and training opportunities round out the program.
chess Club
Club members are joined by a local chess enthusiasts to learn and play one of the most popular strategy games of all time. Chess Club is open to members of all ages and experience levels. Beginners and experienced players are welcomed alike.