Welcome to the South Lake Boys & Girls Club
the Positive Place for Kids!

Why a Club in South Lake? Look at the stats—in Lake County last year…

1 of every 50 students was arrested at school (2%)
the 34711 zip code is #1 in Lake County for youth felony arrests.
Source: Florida Dept of Juvenile Justice

1 of every 25 female teens got pregnant (4%) Source: CLIKS: Profile for Florida

4 of every 25 middle/high school student reported binge drinking during the past 30 days (16% Source: 2006 FL youth substance abuse survey—Lake County report

5 of every 25 students live in poverty (20%) Source: Lake Co Juvenile Justice Council 2008-11 Three-Year Comprehensive Plan

8 of every 25 high school freshmen dropped out before graduating (31%)
Source: Lake County Juvenile Justice Council 2008-2011 Three-Year Comprehensive Plan

11 of every 25 students are eligible for free/reduced lunch (45%) Source: Florida ’s Children at a Glance

Our mission is to inspire and enable young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

We do this by providing daily, affordable, quality programming for kids! Whether it’s tutoring, encouragement, fun or simply a sense of belonging, our staff will work with parents to develop a plan for their child depending upon the child's needs.

Our goal is to get the South Lake Unit up and running by the end of 2010!

In order to accomplish this, we need your help with…

• Finances — Donate to the South Lake Unit at BankFirst [1000 E Hwy 50, Clermont, 34711; 352.394.3699]
• Volunteering — No matter what you can do, we need you! Call 352-787-0053
• Getting the word out — Forward this site to everyone you know!

Here's the Latest...

• Minimum amount needed to open the South Lake Club: $200,000
• Amount given to date: $73,000
• Last BGC event: the Pig on the Pond, Thank you to the community who visited our tent.
• Next BGC event: the August 2010 Wine Stomp, Lakeridge Winery - more details soon