Highlands Kids Need Us
A permanent Boys & Girls Club in Highlands will create a safe, welcoming place where local children and teens can learn, grow, build meaningful relationships, and prepare for bright futures. Combined with evidence-based programs and caring mentors, this supportive environment will help Club members and their families develop a strong sense of purpose, confidence, and belonging.
What happens inside the Club?
This new Club is not simply about adding square footage. It is about creating opportunities.
BGCP's model focuses on helping young people develop essential skills through programs centered around academic success,
health and well-being, character and leadership, and life and workforce readiness.
Academic Success
Homework support, literacy, tutoring, and opportunities that help young people become confident learners.
Health
&Well-Being
Physical activity, healthy habits, social-emotional development, and relationships with caring adults.
Character
& Leadership
Service, leadership, citizenship, teamwork, and opportunities to make a difference.
Life &Workforce Readiness
Career exploration, communication, leadership, life skills, and preparation for adulthood.
First Floor:
A Space to Learn,
Play & Belong
Designed for elementary and middle school members, the first floor will provide welcoming spaces for academics, enrichment, creativity, recreation, and connection.
Second Floor:
A Dedicated
Teen Space
A space designed specifically for teens to connect, build independence, explore careers, develop life skills, and prepare for their futures.
Why this matters to the whole community
Reliable afterschool and summer care allows parents to work, helps businesses retain employees, expands the available workforce, and prepares today's young people to become tomorrow's employees and community leaders.
A Community Investment for Generations
Through a unique partnership, the Town of Highlands is providing the site, while BGCP will lead the fundraising, design, and construction of the new Club.
Once complete, the facility will become a Town-owned community asset, providing free after-school programming and summer camp for local youth while also creating new spaces for community events, meetings, recreation, and gatherings.
Together, we are creating a place that will serve Highlands for generations.
Strong Kids. Strong Families. A Stronger Highlands.
When young people have a safe place to belong, caring adults who believe in them, and opportunities to discover their potential, the impact reaches far beyond the Club.
Parents can go to work knowing their children are safe, supported, and thriving. That stability strengthens families, supports the local workforce, improves employee retention, and contributes to a stronger local economy.
When Highlands invests in its kids, the whole community grows stronger.
A Place for Teens. A Path to Their Future.
The second floor will be dedicated entirely to Highlands teens, giving them a space designed for their unique needs and their futures.
Through career exploration, workforce readiness, leadership development, life skills, and mentorship, teens will gain real-world experiences that help them discover their strengths, build confidence, and prepare for life after high school.
By investing in Highlands teens today, we are investing in the future workforce, leaders, and neighbors of our community.
Building Our Future Together
BGCP is launching an $8.5 million capital campaign to bring the new Highlands Boys & Girls Club to life. Funding will come from a combination of individual donors, foundations, businesses, community partners, and grant opportunities, bringing together supporters who share a commitment to Highlands’ children and families.
Every gift brings us one step closer to opening the doors.
To learn more about giving opportunities, schedule a tour, or ask questions about the campaign, please contact Kayla Deaton, Director of Resource Development, at kayla@bgcplateau.org or 828-743-2775 ext. 102.