HISTORY

The Prince George's County Boys & Girls Club was organized in 1939 and was known as the Prince George's County Police Boys Club. Soon after World War II, the name was changed to the Prince George's County Boys Club. In the mid-1970's, girls became members so the name was changed to the Prince George's County Boys & Girls Club.

Today, there are 33 member clubs. Each neighborhood Boys & Girls Club is administered by local volunteers and looks to the parent organization for guidance and coordination. Over the years, the programs offered by the clubs and the number of members have grown. Today, the Club consists of approximately 18,000 members and more than 3,000 volunteers. The Prince George's County Boys & Girls Club offers a variety of programs including basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, cheerleading, track, and football for the youth of Prince George's County.

The purpose of the Prince George's County Boys & Girls Club is to promote the welfare of county youth and foster interest among residents of Prince George's County in their responsibility to these youth. Member clubs, with meeting places throughout Prince George's County, offer healthy leisure time activities that provide properly supervised athletic and guidance programs. These activities emphasize the principles of good sportsmanship, law observance, good citizenship, discipline, and cooperation.

Prince George's County Boys & Girls Club Office
4325 Forbes Boulevard, Suite A, Lanham, MD 20706