Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee

Mark your calendars, call your friends and book the babysitter, the 23rd Annual Wine Down Main Street is set for Saturday, November 2nd. The "Best Night Out All Year" will take place from 7:00 to 10 PM. Lipman Brothers, Nashville's oldest and largest distributor of wine and spirits is the official wine sponsor. This unique wine tasting event takes place along historic Main Street in Franklin, Tennessee. Just 20 miles south of Nashville, more than 30 shops will play host to wines from around the world. Participants taste wines, shop, and sample food from area restaurants all while listening to great live music. Tickets are on sale now, and VIP tickets are already almost sold out! Visit https://lnkd.in/emkHJ2TR today to purchase your tickets!

We are thrilled to share a special message from David Crabtree, of Brookside Properties, in support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee 🎉 Watch the full video and join us in making a difference in our community! Visit BGCMT.org to learn more! 

The 2024 Ingram Cup Golf Challenge was an incredible day! Thanks to you, we were able to raise over $69,650 for youth in Middle Tennessee who depend on you and their Boys & Girls Clubs! These funds will go a long way in ensuring youth are 100% Ready for their Great Futures!

For over 120 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee has been serving youth across Middle Tennessee in both Davidson & Williamson counties. This year we are excited about expansion opportunities in other neighboring counties. Help us broaden our reach – consider donating $121 and join us in our mission to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible leaders. Visit bgcmt.org/donate today to give!

A major focus area for Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee is ensuring our youth are 100% Ready to Read. With the increased focus on reading literacy, BGCMT has adapted digital learning to increase reading proficiency for our Club members. Digital learning has emerged as a transformative tool in education, offering dynamic and interactive methods to engage young learners in the world of words. Reading proficiency lays the foundation for academic success and lifelong learning. However, many children face challenges in developing strong reading skills, which can hinder their overall academic progress. This is where digital learning steps in, offering innovative solutions to address these obstacles. One of the key advantages of digital learning in promoting reading proficiency is its ability to cater to individual learning styles and preferences. Interactive e-books, educational apps, and online reading platforms provide personalized experiences tailored to the unique needs of each learner. Whether through gamified learning activities, audio-visual aids, or adaptive assessments, digital tools offer diverse pathways for students to explore and engage with text. BGCMT has seen significant improvement in literacy since the adaptation of digital learning programs like Let's Go Learn. Students who participate in our programs see increased gains in the areas of high-frequency words, word recognition, phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee is excited to celebrate National Boys & Girls Clubs Week as we LEVEL UP! For youth across Middle Tennessee, the journey to success is not always easy, but with the right support, guidance, and determination, every young person can level up and reach their full potential. At BGCMT, we provide a safe and positive environment where young people can learn, grow, and thrive. To learn more or support the mission of the Club, visit bgcmt.org today!

Congratulations to our Eagle View Clubhouse 2024 Spelling Bee Winners! We are proud of the achievements of all of our Club kids! #GreatFuturesStartHere

This summer, we're excited to offer unforgettable field trips for our amazing kids at Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee! This week, we kicked it off with our first fun filled trip to the movies! Why Field Trips Matter: 🌱 Educational Enrichment: Hands-on experiences that bring learning to life. 🤝 Social Skills: Opportunities to make new friends and build teamwork. 🧠 Inspiration: Encouraging dreams and broadening horizons. How You Can Help: We need your support to make more of these adventures possible! Your generous donations will cover transportation, entry fees, and supplies, ensuring every child can participate in these life-changing experiences. 🎒🚌🌟 💖 Donate Today and Make a Difference 💖 🔗 bgcmt.org/donate Together, let's create a summer full of joy, discovery, and growth for our youth. Every dollar makes a difference!

This week Code Academy had 6 youth join us for a pilot program exploring development in Swift. This was an advanced course that challenged all of us! Also pictured are our 3 high school Teen Accelerator interns who are participating in a 6-week paid internship with Cloudera. Additionally, Code Academy is hosting week-long coding camps this week at different locations, too! Learn more about our innovative Code Academy camps by visiting https://lnkd.in/ezEhGc9U

We are thrilled to share that our Club Blue President, Mary Avent, has been selected as one of the fresh faces of philanthropy at NFocus Magazine! Congratulations, Mary! This is so well deserved! Thanks for all you do to help support the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee!