The Boys & Girls Club Movement (History + Mission)
True or False: Every Boys & Girls Club across the country runs the exact same programs.
False — all Clubs adapt programs to meet their community’s needs while staying mission-aligned.
Which Core Area teaches teamwork and leadership?
Character & Leadership Development
Finish this phrase: “Great staff create great ______.”
Members
True or False: You can post pictures of Club members on your personal social media.
False. Only approved Club accounts can post images with parental permission.
What is the name of the Boys & Girls Club’s main building? and which schools does it serve?
The Simone Lake Unit: Pumpkin Delight, Meadowside, JFK, Mathewson and Orange Ave.
What are the official Club colors?
Blue & White
Helping with homework and encouraging curiosity connects to which Core Area?
Education & Career Development
True or False: It’s okay to discipline a member by taking away snack or outside time.
False. False. Always redirect and teach, not punish.
Who are you required to report to if you suspect abuse or neglect?
Your supervisor or the Program Director immediately (you are a mandated reporter).
True or False: The Boys & Girls Club of Milford provides full-day care on school days off.
True
The mission focuses on helping all young people, especially those who…
Need Us Most
Which Core Area focuses on health, decision-making, and life skills?
Health & Life Skills
What should you do if a member confides something serious to you?
Listen, stay calm, and immediately report to your supervisor, never promise secrecy.
What’s the minimum requirement before leaving an area with your group?
Count your members.
When did the Boys and Girls Club of Milford open?
2011
What symbol is featured in the Boys & Girls Club logo?
Two hands clasped — representing guidance, safety, and connection.
If you let kids paint, build, or perform to express themselves, which Core Area does that represent?
The Arts
You walk into your room and members are bored and disengaged — what’s your move?
Add energy! Change the tone, introduce a quick team game, or connect the activity to their interests.
What’s one of the biggest causes of safety issues at the Club?
Lack of active supervision.
What is our CEO's Full Name?
Megan Altomare
In what year was the first Boys & Girls Club founded?
1860 — by three women in Hartford, Connecticut!
Which Core Area promotes physical activity, fair play, and positive competition?
Sports, Fitness & Recreation
What is the Mission of the Boys & Girls Club?
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
According to Club policy, what does the 2:1 rule mean for staff supervision?
Staff should never be alone one-on-one with a member — there must always be at least two staff or two members present.
What is our CEO's Full Name?
Megan Altomare