Event & Community Highlights

Welcome to the BGCCA Blog! Here we highlight our recent events and programs from around the Capital Area. To see our upcoming events please visit the Events page.

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2025 Black History Heroes Gala

Boys & Girls Clubs commemorated Black History Month with an evening at the Albany Clubhouse honoring local community leaders and...

Feb 24

Troy Clubhouse Pool Reopens

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) celebrated the reopening of the Clubhouse pool in Troy, NY with a ribbon cutting ceremony...

Jan 27

2024-25 Silent Wings Experience

Silent Wings Rehab & Education visit to BGCCA Clubhouses in Albany & Troy.

Jan 9

2025 January: Regional Teen Takeover

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area hosted a Teen Takeover with 75 teens at Apex Entertainment on Jan 4, 2025.

Jan 7

2024-25 Kwanzaa

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area celebrated Kwanzaa with the community in Albany and Troy, NY.

Jan 2

Boys & Girls Clubs Accomplishments In 2024

Boys & Girls Clubs provided critical services, unique events and ongoing opportunities for community youth in the Capital Area.

Dec 30, 2024

2024 Christmas

BGCCA celebrated the 2024 holiday season by providing gifts to all of the youth at our Clubhouses and in our UPK classrooms.

Dec 27, 2024

2024 Candyland

BGCCA, in partnership with Imperati Painting, LLC, hosted a winter event "Candyland" at the Albany Clubhouse on Friday, December 20.

Dec 23, 2024

Stop The Violence Rally 2024

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area held the 2024 STOP THE VIOLENCE Rally on Monday, Nov. 11 at Dana Park, in Albany, NY.

Nov 13, 2024

Halloween 2024

Boys & Girls Clubs held the annual Halloween event at the Albany Clubhouse on October 25 and 26 as a fun and safe space for local youth.

Oct 30, 2024

Lights On Afterschool 2024

BGCCA celebrated Lights On Afterschool on October 24th to showcase the many ways in which afterschool programs support students & families.

Oct 25, 2024

2024 Gala: Be A Kid Again

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area hosted its 2024 Great Futures Gala: Be A Kid Again on Friday, October 18th at the Albany Cap Center.

Oct 22, 2024

2024 Music Festival

Boys & Girls Clubs proudly hosted the annual Lyricism 101 Music Festival at the Albany Clubhouse on Friday, September 20th.

Sep 23, 2024

2024 BGCCA Staff Appreciation

The 2024 BGCCA Staff Appreciation Party took place on the evening of September 12th at Brown's Revolution Hall in Troy, NY.

Sep 16, 2024

TDFCC: Social Host Policy & Cannabis

Back in 2007, local house parties in Troy involving underage drinking, noise, and lewd behaviors surged in popularity. The Troy Drug Free...

Sep 12, 2024

2024 Fashion Show

BGCCA with the support of community partners presented a back-to-school Fashion Show at Crossgates Mall.

Aug 29, 2024

2024 Art In The Park

Boys & Girls Clubs families and supporters enjoyed an evening with the Tri-City Valley Cats on Saturday, August 24th. Thank you to the...

Aug 27, 2024

10 Business Ideas for Teens

Let’s explore some business ideas for teens and why entrepreneurship might be a useful way to spend their time in Albany and Troy, NY.

Jul 12, 2024

BGCCA receives 5-year grant award

BGCCA has received a 5-year grant award of $11.4 million from the Learning and Enrichment After-School Program Supports (LEAPS) initiative.

Jul 11, 2024

Beat The Heat

Tips for cooling down during summer heat, with splash pad & beach locations, tips for sleeping at night, and recognizing heat exhaustion.

Jun 26, 2024