Give a child a summer they’ll never forget

At Boys & Girls Clubs through programs like Summer Brain Gain, field trips, STEM activities, and leadership development, kids keep learning, growing, and building confidence all summer long.

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As the school year winds down, most kids are counting the days until summer.

But Kayla isn’t.

For her, summer doesn’t mean vacations, pool days, or ice cream with friends. It means long days alone, no regular meals, and the very real fear of falling behind in school.

Summer should be a time of freedom, fun, and discovery, but not every child has that.

Without structured programs:

  • Kids can lose up to 39% of what they learned in reading and math
  • Many children who rely on school meals face hunger
  • Too many are left alone, at risk of falling behind or slipping through the cracks

Right here in the Pee Dee Area:

  • 21.1% of children face food insecurity
  • 86% of our kids live below the poverty line
  • 72% live in single-parent households

That’s where we come in.

At Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area, summer is different.

It’s where:

  • Friendships are made
  • Bellies are full with a daily, nutritious breakfast and lunch
  • Learning is hands-on, fun, and part of every activity
  • Kids stay active — not stuck in front of a screen
  • Every child feels safe, supported, and cared for

Through programs like Summer Brain Gain, field trips, STEM activities, and leadership development, kids keep learning, growing, and building confidence all summer long.

For teens like Taylor, the Club is a lifeline. “It’s a safe space to express myself, ask questions, and be encouraged without judgment.”

You can give a child a summer they’ll never forget.

  • $10 = 1 day of camp
  • $50 = 1 week of camp
  • $250 = 4 weeks of camp
  • $500 = an entire summer of opportunity

Your gift provides more than fun—it provides meals, mentorship, safety, and a future full of possibility.

School may be out, but children are still growing. They need nourishment. They need connection. They need someone who cares.

South Carolina needs Club kids. And right now, kids need YOU.

Stand in the gap this summer. Give today and help a child build a better future.