Laurel Boys and Girls Club, Inc.

Fast Facts

The Laurel Boys and Girls Club is the largest Boys and Girls Club in the State of Maryland with over 3500 members, which is located in the heart of Laurel, Maryland, a town with a rich history. The “Club” serves the community by offering affordable recreational and educational programs to families, providing summer camp to children who otherwise have no supervision, helping teens make responsible decisions and providing health and fitness classes to seniors and the community. The Laurel Boys and Girls Club reaches beyond Prince George’s County in offering vital programs. Some of its 3500 members reside in Howard County, Ann Arundel County and Montgomery County. The Laurel Boys and Girls Club is a unique resource with a remarkable impact, benefiting everyone who enters.

Laurel Boys and Girls Club History

The Laurel Boys and Girls Club has been a community service in Laurel since 1954. The club is one of the few Boys and Girls Club in Prince George’s County that has its own building. The “Club” 55,000 square foot facility was originally old Laurel High School, the first high school built in Prince George’s County. The “Club” has a history of supporting community organizations by providing space and/or fields to them at no cost. Some of the organizations that benefit are the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Red Cross, Laurel High School, Eisenhower, Church Groups, St. Mary’s, Pallotti, Laurel League Baseball, Laurel Soccer Club, Laurel Hurricanes, College Park Boys and Girls Club, Lewisdale Boys and Girls Club, Beltway Ballers and Maryland Future to name a few.

Today’s LBGC is for people of all faiths, races, ages, abilities and income. Financial assistance is provided to families who would otherwise be unable to participate in the programs and activities offered. Volunteer founded and volunteer led.

Our Impact Today

•Since 1954, the “Club” has played a significant role in our community and now provides:
•Membership services to more 3500 youths.
•Collaborations with area schools and community groups.
•Youth sports engaging over 3500 children in soccer, basketball, football, pom-pom, cheerleading, martial arts and boxing.
•Senior center to seniors.
•Provide space for many community groups (Laurel Chess Club, Extravadance, MYBL, High School Development, Computer Programs, Etc.
•Free Sports Clinics (Football, Soccer and Basketball)

Building Strong Kids, Strong Families and Strong Communities

The “Club” remains deeply committed to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities through its innovative services and programs, focusing on child development, teen leadership, interactive family programs, programs for active, older adults and health and wellness programs for the entire family.

An Integral Part of our Community

The “Club” positively impacts children, teens and families each year. The “Club” is a human service organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual through programs that build health spirit, mind and body for all. At the core of all “Club” programs are our four character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. It is our commitment to not only provide a safe and educational environment, but also to nurture the growth of a healthy character for every program member.

More than 200 individuals volunteer at the Laurel Boys and Girls Club, helping in programs from recreational and childcare to membership and administration. For many teens in the community, the “Club” provides an opportunity for learning job skills and life lessons as they reach out to the community to help others.

Serving Community Needs

The “Club” operates school age programs in the Greater Laurel area, an area with many at-risk youth and families and described by HUD as 51% of the families living below the poverty level. The “Club” provides financial assistance so that children whose families cannot afford summer camp, winter camp, recreational programs and educational programs may participate. This enables their parents to enter the workforce. The “Club is helping promote workforce development and community stabilization.

The “Club” is hoping to renovate its unused Child Care Facility so that we can offer affordable childcare to our families. The Child Care Facility has the space to house over 100 kids. It is currently unoccupied due to deplorable and unsafe conditions.

Open to All

The Laurel Boys and Girls Club is a charitable organization that provides healthy and positive recreational and educational activity to children and families of all ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds. The “Club” provides financial assistance and support to those unable to pay. The “ Club” is currently seeking partnership with local, state, federal governments and business leaders to expand its programs to offering tutoring, computer labs and leisure activities at an affordable cost to the community.