Boys and Girls Club of Lynn
Lynn, MA
United States
Founded in 1889, the B&GCL was one of the first 20 Boys & Girls Clubs to be created in the U.S. Its mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. The club offers day care for children ages 5-10, an after school drop-in center for children ages 8-18, a day camp, and a summer camp which is operated at a separate location. Renovation and reconfiguration of the current facility upgraded the club’s facilities, enhanced safety and security, improved accessibility, and expanded its lobby area and program space to increase daily attendance.
This project was particularly important for Lynn where the high school dropout rate is 6.1% compared to the national average of 1.9%, and where 40% of the children are classified as obese or overweight. The club helps tackle the child obesity epidemic by stressing health, wellness and nutrition.