Overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County is a nonprofit youth development organization running afterschool and summer programs for children and teens in Manatee County, Florida. Its club and school-based programs combine academic support with health and wellness activities, character development, leadership and preparation for work and adult life. Offerings include financial-literacy education, college and career exploration, internet safety and small-group service projects, with program availability varying by season and location. Club staff provide supervised spaces where members build skills and relationships with peers and adults. Founded in 1946, it is headquartered in Bradenton, Florida.