Sports & Fitness

Ricky remembers his first time he stood on a baseball diamond: the dust and dirt swirling in the air, the bat feeling like it weighed a thousand pounds. More than that, he remembers the pride and excitement he felt when he hit his first homerun and struck out his first batter.

Now 15, Ricky experiences this pride and excitement playing baseball for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Not only that, he receives advanced training and instruction to improve his talent and skill. He hopes to turn his love and talent for baseball into a college scholarship and a world of opportunity.

Beyond Just Fun and Games

Yes, Sports, Fitness & Recreation offerings are fun, but their benefits go beyond that. They teach members how to work in teams, how to lose gracefully and win humbly. They promote a healthy and active lifestyle. In short, after the games and practices are done, the lessons instilled through these programs will remain.

The Clubs offers something for every type of member. Whether competitive or non-competitive, beginner or advanced, for 6-year-olds or 18-year-olds, the Clubs has the right program, class or league.

A Sample of Unique Boys & Girls Club Offerings

RBI Baseball/Softball programs offer the opportunity for both beginners and advanced players to enjoy the game. Offered to teenagers, it takes place during the summer at various parks throughout Milwaukee.

Little Dribblers teaches the basics of basketball to young members ages 6 to 11 and provides valuable life lessons about healthy living, good sportsmanship, teamwork and leadership skills. Teams meet two or three times a week to practice, compete with each other and play against other Club teams.

Future Hero Football in a league for members ages 12-14. Played in the fall with teams from throughout Milwaukee, the league teaches both the fundamentals of football and important life lessons like how to work in the group and how to respect others.