Today we’re celebrating National NASCAR Day by looking back at the unforgettable experience our Club members had meeting Bubba Wallace at the Grand Prix! 🏁
From watching the action up close to participating in an exclusive interview and photo opportunity with Bubba himself, our members left feeling inspired, empowered, and motivated to chase their dreams.
Now a Boys & Girls Club Hall of Famer, Bubba continues to be a powerful example of leadership, perseverance, and authenticity for Club kids everywhere. 💙
“If my journey reflects anything, let it be to keep showing up, keep dreaming, and know that you belong in this world exactly as who you are.” — Bubba Wallace
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📢 Our 2025 Impact Report is here! This report highlights the progress we made over the past year, the impact happening across our Clubs, and how we’re continuing to grow our mission and vision for the future.
Here’s a snapshot of our reach in 2025:
✨ Over 6,500 registered members
✨ Nearly 19,000 total youth served
✨ 27 locations across the Austin area, including Manor
Behind every number is a young person discovering their potential, building confidence, and creating great futures.
Thank you to our staff, partners, and supporters who make this work possible.
Explore the full report by clicking the link in our profile!
The school year may be winding down, but the excitement at the Club is just getting started! There’s still plenty of fun, celebrations, and memorable moments ahead—don’t miss out on the end-of-school-year energy at your Club.
Just this week at McBee Elementary BGC, Club members stayed engaged with hands-on math and reading support, enjoyed snack time, and got to unwind with outdoor play alongside our CEO, Zenae Campbell. It’s a great reminder that learning and fun go hand in hand at the Club, and there’s still more to come before summer camp officially begins on Monday, June 1!
Let’s keep the momentum going! Register for Summer Camp and continue attending the Club through the last day! /events/summer-camp/
😎 Summer Camp is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome your kids and teens!
At our 2026 Great Futures Summer Camp, youth have a safe, supportive place to grow, explore, and just be kids.
☀️ Project-based learning
☀️ Field trips
☀️ Arts + STEM
☀️ 3D Creators Lab
☀️ And so much more!
Give your child a summer they’ll never forget 👉
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🎓 Austin graduates with Club Kids, and this month, we proudly celebrated our Future Ready Club members at the 2026 BGCAA Promotion Ceremony! Surrounded by families, mentors, and supporters, these young leaders were recognized for their hard work and their next steps toward high school, college, careers, and beyond. ✨
The evening featured inspiring words from Emcee and Youth of the Year Dulce, Youth of the Year Runner-Up H’Sanii, and Club staff Sara Gonzalez and Jakayla Mitchell, who recently earned their master’s degrees. Their stories inspired our Club members to continue their great futures are possible with confidence.
Today’s graduates are tomorrow’s leaders, changemakers, and role models in our community. Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and our rising high school students! Your future is bright.🌟
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⚽ Gus Garcia Boys & Girls Club members got an unforgettable experience at the FIFA Community Hour during the @fifaworldcup Trophy Tour by @CocaCola .🏆
As part of the North American tour leading up to the 2026 tournament, Club members had the opportunity to see the iconic 18-karat gold FIFA World Cup™ Trophy up close and take a photo with it!
💬 “The fact we get to see the trophy in person, I was really excited. It was really cool to be with my friends and see it together.” –Ricky, Gus Garcia BGC
💙 Thanks to Austin FC @verdeleaders and @Cocacola , experiences like this connect our Club kids to the world beyond their communities and spark inspiration, curiosity, and dreams for the future. 💫
📣 Our recent Cheer & Dance Competition brought incredible energy, talent, and community spirit to the Club!
This year, teams from Pioneer Crossing Elementary, Oak Meadows Elementary, ShadowGlen Elementary, Bluebonnet Trail Elementary, and Lagos Elementary Boys & Girls Clubs took the stage, each showing up ready to perform and showcase their hard work.
The atmosphere was filled with excitement from start to finish as our cheerleaders lit up the room and had the crowd on their feet throughout every routine.
🏆 Congratulations to our winners:
• 1st Place – Lagos Elementary BGC
• 2nd Place – Pioneer Crossing Elementary BGC
• 3rd Place – Bluebonnet Trail Elementary BGC
Leave a 👏 for our incredible young athletes!
🌟 Meet Niyl Campbell, our new Health & Well-Being Manager at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area!
Through sports, recreation, and mentorship, Niyl is helping Club members build healthy habits, teamwork skills, and confidence through meaningful experiences that support their overall well-being. 🏀🥗
“Sports have always been a huge part of my life, and I’m excited to bring that passion into this role while also helping our members build healthy habits that will stay with them long after they leave Club.” – Niyl Campbell
Drop a 👏 to show your support!
Club teens showed off their creativity and problem-solving skills at our student design competition, the final event of a 9-month partnership with the Urban Land Institute Building Industry Leaders (BIL) program.
Members from Gus Garcia, Webb, and Burnet Middle Boys & Girls Clubs presented seven impressive projects, bringing their ideas to life through sustainable design, site planning, and real estate development.
🏆 Congrats to our winners:
1st – Gus Garcia BGC, BK Academy
2nd – Gus Garcia BGC, Team Taylor Group
3rd – Burnet Middle BGC, Dream Academy
👏 Thank you to @uliaustintx , our incredible mentors, and community judges for making this opportunity possible! A special shoutout to @HatCreekBurgers for keeping our young designers fueled! 🍔💙
Drop a 🎉 to celebrate these future leaders!
🌟 Every day, Club kids are building the skills, confidence, and leadership to shape their futures.
From hands-on learning experiences and milestone celebrations to inspiring Club kid moments and strong community partnerships, our Club kids continue to grow, lead, and thrive. 💙
📩 Catch up on the latest highlights and see how BGCAA is empowering youth every day in our newest newsletter!
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🌟 On May 1, we gathered for the 2026 Great Futures Luncheon to celebrate one powerful truth: Great Leaders Start Here.
🎉 Together, we raised a record-breaking $413,000 to fuel the programs, mentorship, and opportunities that help young people step forward as the leaders they are meant to be!🙌
With emcee Brian Jones and featured speaker Vince Young—Longhorn Football legend and former NFL quarterback—we were reminded that leadership is built through support, mentorship, and belief, strengthened by opportunity, guidance, and community. Something we see every day at the Club.
💙 Thank you to our guests and sponsors, American Constructors, for making this impact possible.
👉 Open the door for Great Leaders. Get involved at bgcaustin.org
📅 Save the date: Great Futures Gala on October 9!
Last week, we had the privilege of supporting and attending the @bgcaustin Great Futures Luncheon as a lead sponsor.
At Maslow’s, we believe in building communities rooted in growth, belonging, and opportunity—values that closely align with the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin: to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential.
Their work is a powerful reminder that strong communities start with investing in people. We’re proud to support initiatives that help shape confident, capable, and caring future leaders. We will continue to keep showing up for the next generation and investing in the places we call home.
