About

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County provides young people, ages 5 to 18, in Mercer County with social, enrichment and recreational activities through after-school, weekend, and summer programs. Program focus on improving youth outcomes in education & careers, character development & leadership, and developing healthy lifestyles through physical activity and healthy living. Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County after school and enrichment programs.

Each year, more than 2,300 youths in the Greater Mercer County area attend programs in our Trenton Clubhouse, six public school sites in the City of Trenton, and our Clubhouse in Lawrence Twp. Teens from five area high schools enroll in job preparation programs, complete paid internships, and prepare for post-graduate careers. More than 500 children and teens attend our summer camps.

Our Mission:

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

Our Core Beliefs:

The Boys & Girls Club provides a safe place to learn and grow, youth build ongoing relationships with caring adult professionals, through participation in life-enhancing programs, to enable youth to reach their full potential.

Locations of Programs:

Our operations are focused around our two Clubhouses: 212 Centre Street in Trenton, and 1040 Spruce Street in Lawrence (Opened in September 2015). For more information about each facility and programs at each Clubhouse, click on the links below.