Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area

In 2019, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany and Troy Boys & Girls Club merged to become the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA). This merger brought together two strong organizations to become one of the region’s largest youth organizations. BGCCA’s mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to become productive, responsible and caring citizens. Youth coming into the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area are given a safe place to learn and grow, with caring adults who help to inspire and offer hope and opportunities for a brighter future. With 18 different locations throughout the Capital Region, we are able to serve over 1,800 youth daily and over 225,000 meals annually. Our goal is to provide a quality experience that allows every child to achieve academic success, live healthy lifestyles and become good citizens within their communities. 

BGCCA is seen as the number one youth provider in the Capital Area. We currently serve children ages 3-19 in the following locations and capacities:

• School-Aged After-School Programs -  In Albany: Albany School of Humanities, Arbor Hill Elementary, Giffen Memorial Elementary, Schuyler Achievement Academy, Sheridan Preparatory Academy, Thomas O’Brien Academy of Science and Technology (TOAST), Delaware Avenue Clubhouse, Delaware Community School, New Scotland Academy, Eagle Point Elementary and Pine Hills Elementary School. In Troy: Carroll Hill Elementary, P.S. 2, P.S. 14 and Troy Clubhouse. 

• School-Aged Summer Camps - Arbor Hill Elementary, Giffen Memorial Elementary, Schuyler Achievement Academy, Sheridan Preparatory Academy, TOAST, Lawson’s Lake, Scholastic Basketball Camp

• Universal Prekindergarten Program - Abram Lansing School, Albany School of Humanities, Arbor Hill Elementary, Giffen Memorial Elementary, Harmony Hill School, TOAST, Schuyler Achievement Academy, Sheridan Preparatory Academy Van Schaick Grade School.

• Teen Program -  Albany Clubhouse and Troy Clubhouse.