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Torch Club
The Torch Club is a small group of Club members aged 11-13
who engage in programs and activities agreed upon, developed
and implemented by the members themselves. Groups typically
involve between eight and 15 young people, and have as a
primary focus the development of character and leadership
skills. Each Torch Club is chartered annually through
application to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America National
Headquarters.
Boys & Girls Clubs of
America's extensive youth development experience has shown
that utilizing small, peer-driven groups is the best way to
promote sound character and strong leadership in this age
group. With the guidance of caring adults who mentor
and empower them, members develop essential character traits
- responsibility, respect for self and others,
trustworthiness, fairness and caring - as they learn
leadership skills that help them influence others in a
positive way.
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