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Leadership & Life Skills

Through mentor relationships, career exploration, gender specific programs, and service opportunities, our goal is to support each member’s personal development.  Programs are designed to help our young people become the leaders and decision makers of the future.  Participation in these programs helps our youth develop the initiative and problem solving skills necessary to stay on-track to graduate high school, enter college or vocational training and successfully transition into adulthood. The following programs ensure that each youth has the opportunity to practice leadership, learn social skills and gain self esteem:

Peer Leadership

The peer leadership program provides a valuable paid employment experience for teens age 14 to 18 at the Club and requires weekly involvement in personal development activities focused on academic success, career exploration and college preparation. 

Brian J. Honan Fellowship

The Honan Fellowship is an initiative that empowers youth from across Boston to become engaged in government and politics, identify neighborhood concerns, complete service projects, and meet with public officials and advocates.  The program includes a summer internship in a community agency or government office.  Applications for the current class can be downloaded at www.brianhonan.org..

Gender Specific Programs

Weekly girls-only and boys-only initiatives centered in health & fitness; life-skills; and community activism help members gain the self-esteem and confidence needed to make healthy choices. Boys Groups and Sisters with Attributes provide the skills and knowledge young people need to successfully navigate the difficult transitions from childhood to adolescence and beyond.

Keystone Club

Keystone is a small-group leadership and service club for teens age 14-18. Keystoners plan and implement their own activities in six areas: service, leadership, education and career exploration, unity, free enterprise and recreation.

Torch Club

Torch Club is a small-group leadership and service club for boys and girls ages 11-13 focusing on character development. Members plan and implement activities in four areas: service, education, health and fitness, and recreation.