1889
Club Founded
One of the first twenty clubs in America
Our Purpose
About
Supporting young people as they learn, grow, and lead in their community.
About Us
We stand behind our mission statement by instilling programs that focus on five core areas including Education & Career Development, Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life Skills, the Arts, Sports, Fitness and Recreation activities.
The Boys & Girls Club of Lynn strives in enhancing our Youth Development Strategy (YDS) by fully implementing all our values to create an environment that guides boys and girls to achieve and reach their full potential.
During the school year we serve 1,500 members ages 5 to 18 at our main club located on 25 N Common St, Lynn MA. We have more than 250 children walk through our doors daily for various after school programs. Our summer camp program serves over 225 children weekly at Creighton Pond Day Camp in Middleton.
Our purpose
Our Mission
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those that need us the most, to realize their full potential as productive responsible and caring citizens.
Why Choose the Boys & Girls Club of Lynn?
Check out what separates us from other clubs
Globally Competitive Graduates
When young people perform well academically, they graduate from high school on time, are motivated to learn and have a plan to succeed in today's modern workforce. Among youth ages 12 to 17 living in households experiencing low income, Club members report higher grades than youth nationally.
21st Century Leaders
Club youth are the leaders, innovators and problem-solvers of tomorrow - developing skills to be change agents in their communities and beyond. Club members in 8th, 10th and 12th grades volunteer at significantly higher rates than their peers nationally.
A Healthier Generation
When young people live healthy lifestyles, they are able to make decisions that result in their social, emotional and physical well-being. Club teens are less likely to use drugs or alcohol and more likely to engage in regular physical activity than their peers nationally.
Our Journey
History of BGCL
In 1889, the Boys Club of Lynn was formed which made it one of the first twenty clubs across America to be established. Evolving into the 1930's, our building that resides at 25 North Common Street opened its doors to our club members. Transitioning into 1991, the Boys Club then changed its name to the Boys & Girls Club of Lynn.
Presently, the Boys & Girls Club of Lynn has a 50/50 female to male ratio that serves all youth ages 5-18 years old. We serve over 1,500 members and have more than 250 children walk through our doors on a daily basis. Most recently, our building underwent a $6.4 million renovation to enhance and modernize its amenities for our members to truly experience a state of the art facility.
In June of 2025, we will be embarking on our Phase 2 Capital project. This will be an $28 million project with a 15-month renovation that will unveil our new and improved facility by February 2027. Due to the growth and success of our programs, we have reached capacity. This improvement will enable us to flourish, increase enrollment, and eliminate our waitlists.
In addition, we will have the opportunity to expand our network allowing more community partners to utilize the new and improved amenities within our facility. The following upgrades will impact the Drop-In Center, Kids Club, and Teen Center. Such amenities will include a new pool, new game room, updated gym, larger Planet Fitness gym, enhanced dance studio space, a Commercial Kitchen, 2 new Licensed OST classrooms, a Teen wing including a Keystone room, as well as a new gymnasium for our younger members including a theater space as well as a Preschool Center.
1,500+
Members Today
Ages 5-18 with 50/50 gender ratio
$30M
Phase 2 Capital Project
Opening January 2027
Boys & Girls Clubs of America is Highly Respected
Our national organization has been accredited and recognized for decades as a leader in youth development, with a network of clubs serving millions of young people across the country.
*2020 National Outcomes Report, National Youth Outcomes Initiative, Boys & Girls Clubs of America