Wakeman Boys & Girls Club Hosts Keystone Club Conference In Bridgeport

Information from Wakeman Boys & Girls Club:

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is excited to announce its annual Northeast Regional Keystone Club Conference on Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Held at Boys & Girls Club Madison Avenue Community Clubhouse in Bridgeport, CT (595 Madison Avenue), the “Spring Into Action” conference will bring together over 260 Keystone Club members from across the Northeast to engage in meaningful discussions, share experiences, and explore opportunities for personal and collective growth.

Held for the first time in over 10 years, the Conference is completely planned and implemented by teens in the Keystone Club Program. The day will feature leadership sessions, art and STEM activities, financial literacy training, career exploration, mental health workshops, fitness, and more.

Keystone Club is the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s signature leadership program for teens ages 14 to 18. Each local Keystone Club is an affiliate of the National Keystone Program. Keystone is designed to help teens learn about important issues and take action, to practice leadership, and to have fun doing good. Areas of focus include community service, academic success and career preparation.

Claire Russell, Wakeman Boys & Girls Club 2024 Youth of the Year, stated, “As a teen involved in the Keystone program, I can't stress enough the importance of leadership opportunities. Planning the regional Keystone Club Conference isn't just about organizing an event; it's about creating a platform where we can grow and make a difference. These conferences give us the chance to connect with peers, explore issues that matter to us, and develop skills that will help us succeed both now and in the future.”

“From community service projects to career exploration, each activity aligns with our club's goals and the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs. It's exciting to be a part of something that empowers us to be leaders and active members of our communities,” Russell added.

To learn more about the Northeast Regional Keystone Club Conference, contact Coreen Ahmad, Program Director at coreen@wakemanclub.org or Leslie LaSala, Director of Marketing and Communications at llasala@wakemanclub.org. For more information about Wakeman BGC, visit www.wakemanclub.org.

About Wakeman Boys & Girls Club
Since 1913, Wakeman Boys & Girls Club has provided a safe place for youth and teens after school, evenings, and weekends. Focused on Academics, Character & Leadership Development, and Healthy Lifestyles with nationally acclaimed programming, the Club continues its mission "to guide and inspire young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible people." The organization serves over 4,000 youth annually through its Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse and Madison Avenue Community Clubhouse in Bridgeport and its three locations in Fairfield: the Southport Clubhouse and McKinley and Holland Hill School-Based Sites. For more information about Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, visit www.wakemanclub.org.