What We Do
The mission of Madison Square Boys & Girls Club is to save and enhance the lives of New York City boys and girls who by reason of economic or social factors are most in need of its services.
Our Formula for Positive Youth Development
Madison provides targeted programs to young people who need us most. The Clubhouse environment fulfills five key elements that foster effective youth development and empower our young people to succeed:
A Safe, Stable, Positive place that ensures physical and emotional safety
Fun activities that foster connections to peers and staff
Supportive Relationships that reinforce that all members are cared for
Abundant Opportunities to explore interests and build new skills
Recognition and positive reinforcement for young people’s accomplishments
Our Priority Outcomes
The positive, enriching Club experience helps each of our members make progress toward our priority outcomes:
Academic Success
Good Character & Citizenship
Healthy Lifestyles
We’re proud of our journey
From Harlem to Brooklyn to The Bronx, our vision is to continue to grow and expand the impact we have on the youth and communities we serve.
Academic Success
Madison’s Academic Success programs ensure that our members have the support they need to succeed throughout their academic life and graduate from high school ready to pursue college or a career.
Our Program:
Encourages engagement in learning at an early age
Complements regular school-day activities
Enhances academic performance
Fosters positive study habits and self-discipline
Provides guidance and resources to keep members on track as they transition through school and on to college
Madison provides homework help and academic enrichment, mentors young people who are at risk for dropping out of school, offers resources so members can build their computer and technology skills, and guides members to explore potential careers and navigate the college application process.
Madison’s Good Character & Citizenship programs offer our members opportunities to develop leadership capabilities and make a difference in their community.
Our Program:
Promotes the development of a positive self-image and strong character
Teaches positive and effective strategies for responding to conflict
Encourages the development of meaningful relationships with others
Empowers youth to support and influence their Club and community
Teaches respect for both their own and others’ cultures
Service projects encourage members to become caring, responsible members of their community, while young people cultivate their leadership skills by organizing clothes and food drives, volunteering at public events, and leading projects in their neighborhoods. And teen members participate in the Youth of the Year program, the premier national recognition program for Boys & Girls Clubs of America members, which honors and celebrates young people who have distinguished themselves by rising above challenging circumstances.
Good Character & Citizenship
Healthy Lifestyles
Madison’s Healthy Lifestyles programs encourage our members to adopt a healthy diet, practice positive lifestyle choices and make a lifelong commitment to fitness.
Our Program:
Promotes the importance of leading a healthy and productive lifestyle
Encourages positive decision-making for physical, social and emotional development
Teaches good sportsmanship
Teaches social and interpersonal skills
Educates members and their families on the importance of life-long healthy decision-making and behaviors
“Madison lets me shine bright.”