Boys & Girls Club of the North Valley Photo: Girl pointing out friends represented in the mural found at the Chico Teen Center

About Us

Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley (BGCNV) currently serves over 4000 youth and operates 8 sites, throughout Butte County, where BGCNV members can access quality programs and services.

Youth pay annual dues of just 10.00, yet the annual cost to support each Club member is 1200.00. Thanks to the generous support of our communities, our youth have a place where they can grow up to be responsible individuals – a safe place where they can just be kids.

Research repeatedly shows that our work has an IMPACT and that the key to our success is three-pronged:

  • PEOPLE
  • PLACES
  • PROGRAMS

A youth development strategy underlies all Boys & Girls Club programs and fosters in every child a sense of:

  • BELONGING
  • COMPETENCE
  • USEFULNESS
  • INFLUENCE

We believe that every child needs these basic things to grow up healthy, happy and well-prepared for their future :

  • A Safe Place to Learn & Grow
  • Positive, Ongoing Relationship with a Caring Adult
  • Life Enhancing Experiences
  • Hope & Opportunity

Our Core Programs


Character & Leadership


Education & Career


Health & Life Skills


Sports, Fitness, & Recreation


The Arts


Specialized Programs