Blog: In the Bluelight
Your inside look at the stories, updates, and impact shaping Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area.
Building Brighter Futures: Insights from the Boys & Girls Fall Breakfast Club
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area hosted our Fall Breakfast Club at the Home Club on the Sheth Family Campus—bringing together community leaders, partners, and advocates who share a commitment to building brighter futures for...
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Receives $100,000 Community Grant from Taco Bell Foundation to Support Local Youth
The Taco Bell Foundation is awarding a record-breaking $28 million in Community Grants in 2025 – marking the 10th year that Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area has been selected as a grant recipient. Austin, TX , (August 4, 2025) – Boys & Girls Clubs of the...
Next Gen Academy: Future IT in the Making
At Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area, we believe every teen deserves a clear path to success, no matter where they start. That’s why we’ve launched Next Gen Academy, a new workforce development initiative that equips high school students with the skills,...
Think, Learn, Create Change: Teens Driving a Better Tomorrow
From environmental to civic engagement, our members in the Think, Learn, Create Change (TLC) program are learning to turn bold ideas into real-world impact, one project at a time. Over the past seven weeks, teens from Boys & Girls Clubs at Meadowbrook, Navarro,...
Youth Shine at Boys & Girls Clubs’ 2nd Annual Spelling Bee Championship
On Wednesday, July 16, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area hosted its second annual Spelling Bee Championship at the Austin Central Library. Young wordsmiths from Clubs across the city took the stage to demonstrate their dedication, confidence, and growing love...
Basketball Needs Club Kids: A New Court, A New Chapter at Boys & Girls Clubs
This June, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area proudly unveiled the newly renovated outdoor basketball court at the Sheth Family Campus—made possible by the incredible generosity of the Harrison and Brittany Barnes Community Fund. The transformation marks more...
Jamaal Charles & Friends Return for an Unforgettable GameDay
On June 25, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) welcomed back NFL legend and BGCAA Board Member Jamaal Charles for the 3rd Annual Jamaal & Friends GameDay—a high-energy celebration of sportsmanship, teamwork, and youth empowerment held at our Home...
Building Bright Futures: Youth Dive into Engineering with C.R.E.A.T.E.
Fueling curious young minds through hands-on STEM exploration, the C.R.E.A.T.E. (Collaboration to Realize Equity and Teach Engineering) program is sparking big ideas—and even bigger dreams—for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area youth. Powered by a dynamic...
Welcoming Rudy Sengupta and Mike Dunn to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Board of Directors
At Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA), we believe strong leadership is essential to creating meaningful opportunities for the youth we serve. That’s why we’re excited to welcome two outstanding professionals to our Board of Directors: Rudy Sengupta and...
Hook ’Em for Great Futures Sports Clinic: Leadership, Teamwork, and Well-Being in Action
The Hook ’Em for Great Futures Sports Clinic put Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area’s Health & Well-Being pillar into action, giving members a chance to embrace active lifestyles, build teamwork, and strengthen emotional resilience—all while learning...
United For Impact: Future Ready, Texas Strong
The Texas Alliance and Boys & Girls Clubs in Texas brought together leaders from across the state for the 2025 Texas Summit and Youth of the Year Celebration, held March 16-18 in Austin. This annual event unites Texas Boys & Girls Clubs to foster connections,...
Celebrating the Future: Texas Youth of the Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) proudly hosted the 2025 Texas Youth of the Year (YOY) program, a prestigious event recognizing the state’s most inspiring young leaders from 25 Texas Boys & Girls Clubs from March 16-18. Throughout the Youth of the...
