Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate Email Format
Education Administration ProgramsSouth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate, based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, pursues a mission to empower young people, especially those most in need, to become productive, responsible, and caring citizens. It operates ten clubs across two Upstate South Carolina counties, serving more than 1,000 children daily during the 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. window, with a focus on high-poverty elementary schools. Local schools and churches host the clubs, helping to keep overhead costs down and extend access to after-school programming. All clubs are designated as 21st Century Community Learning Centers by the Department of Education, signaling a formal after-school learning role. The organization emphasizes three core outcomes—academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship—and maintains evidence of its impact across these areas.