SERVICE AREA: Wayne and Macomb Counties MI, with additional services in southeastern Michigan.

CLIENTS SERVED: Youth ages 6–17 for standard Club membership; young adults ages 18–25 and adults 25+ for select Michigan Central and Ponyride programs.

DESCRIPTION: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit, formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, is a nonprofit youth development organization that provides safe, supportive spaces, educational enrichment, recreation, mentorship, and career-readiness opportunities to help young people succeed. Financial assistance may be available for membership fees. To find a Club, visit Locations and local contact information.

SERVICES / PROGRAMS:

• After-School and School-Year Membership: Provides homework help, tutoring, meals and snacks, mentorship, enrichment activities, and a safe place for youth outside school hours.
• Behavioral Health and Wellness: Offers individual and group therapy, workshops, social-emotional learning, and parent coaching through partnerships with local universities and behavioral health professionals.
• Sports and Fitness: Provides youth sports and recreation, including basketball, football, cheerleading, baseball, soccer, and esports.
• Arts, STEM, and Creative Programs: Gives young people opportunities to explore music, media production, technology, design, science, and other creative interests.
• Industry Club and Workforce Development: Offers hands-on career exploration, professional mentorship, industry training, and paid learning opportunities in fields such as technology, fashion, entertainment, sports, and entrepreneurship.
• Summer Camps: Provides seasonal programming combining sports, creative activities, wellness, and career exploration; financial assistance may be available for camp fees.
• Michigan Central Programs: Provides specialized opportunities for teens, young adults, entrepreneurs, and creatives through industry learning, internships, startup support, and collaborative workspaces.