The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence was established in 1891 and has been serving the youth of Greater Lawrence for 116 years. 
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Golf Tournament: COMING SOON : 06/21/21
Get ready for our Golf Tournament Online Auction on June 21st, 2021! + Read More
Christmas Presents and Take-Home Gingerbread Houses at BGCL
‘Tis the season for community! Plus, gingerbread houses for kids at home! + Read More
Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go
Tradition – with a twist! In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, BGCL served take-home Thanksgiving dinners for more than 300 people. + Read More
IBEW Local 103 Electricians Help the BGCL Switch to LED Lights
It takes a community to light up the club! Dave O’Laughlin and Lou Antonellis from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103 helped the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence (BGCL) achieve huge savings by converting the building to LED lights. + Read More
Remote Learning at BGCL
In-person education at the club for the kids who need it most. + Read More
96% of our teen members graduate from high school and go on to college.
More than 6,000 community service hours were performed by Club youth in 2014.
100% of our kids learn respect, fair play, and personal responsibility.
Our successful programs attract more than 500 kids daily.
More families than ever rely on us for meals and a safe place for their kids.
State and local budget cuts hurt youth development funding.
Every child matters, and every child is our future.
Join in our mission to help some of the poorest children in the Commonwealth. We make a difference in the lives of these children by giving them hope, direction, programs, services, and love.
It costs $850 to provide one child with recreational and educational support for a year. Can you help?
For more information, call Executive Director Markus Fischer at 978.683.2747, ext. 111.
Latest Videos
Read-Along: on the last day of Grinchmas
Watch along as our kids read How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss!
Read-Along: on the second day of Grinchmas
Watch along as our kids read How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss!
Read-Along: on the first day of Grinchmas
Watch along as our kids read How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss!
Did you know…BGCL includes swim and water safety lessons in membership fee
Aquatics programs include swim lessons, snorkeling, surfing, paddleboarding and the swim team.
Did you know…BGCL and University of Notre Dame prevent summer learning loss
Summer Service Learning Program volunteer Matthew Nguyen challenges youth members with brain games.
Did you know…BGCL hosts SAT prep classes included in the membership fee
Travis Minor, founder of Open Door Education, describes how new skills and knowledge translate into success beyond the classroom
Did you know…club volunteers are inspiring careers
Raytheon engineer Meredith Monaco describes her vision for Girl Lab!, a STEM club for middle school girls.
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