We believe teens need positive role models and experiences to help them pursue greatness. That’s why we designed our Teen Empowerment strategy to equip members with the mentoring, skills, and resources that help them successfully transition to adulthood. Our focus is to expose members to a variety of programs and opportunities that they may not get anywhere else.
Our Club’s comprehensive, teen-focused Impact Model supports members in five key areas:
Character Development and Leadership
College and Career Readiness
Health and Wellness
Enrichment
Academic Support
We aim to help youth gain a variety of experiences and skills as they progress from elementary school through middle school into high school and beyond through programs and resources such as:
Junior Toastmasters
Torch Club
Fiscal responsibility
College preparedness
Career exploration
Life skills
Volunteer and community engagement opportunities
The Club has given me the opportunity to have a mentor and learn about various topics we were not exposed to in school. It has allowed me to learn more about myself as the years progress.
-Yesenia, age 17, Club Member
TEEN CENTER LOCATIONS
MESA TEEN CENTER
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF COSTA MESA
Argyros Center for Opportunity
2131 Tustin Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
IRVINE PACKING DISTRICT TEEN CENTER
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF IRVINE
295 East Yale Loop
Irvine, CA 92604
JOE’S GARAGE TEEN CENTER
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SANTA ANA
Joe MacPherson Center for Opportunity
950 West Highland Street
Santa Ana, CA 92703
HIGH SCHOOL PARTNER SITES
Saddleback
Santa Ana
Valley
Questions or Comments?
Juan Carrillo, Director of College and Career Development
(714) 543-5540, ext. 315
[email protected]
