Join us at the New Starz24 Teen Center. membership is free, ages 13-18!
“… My greatest hope for the STARZ24 Teen Center is to provide the children of Greenwood a childhood experience of a lifetime.”
Our programs
The BE GREAT Academy is the after school program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lakelands. We have a lineup of tested and proven nationally recognized programs that address today’s most pressing youth issues, teaching young people the skills they need to succeed in life.
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The Starz24 Teen Center is a safe place for teens age 13-18, where you can drop in after school and be yourself without feeling the pressure of being judged.
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CareerLaunch encourages Club members ages 13 to 18 to assess their skills and interests, explore careers, make sound educational decisions and prepare to join our nation’s workforce.
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News and events
📚✂️ A lesson in art history with a creative twist! Members at Saluda Middle School dove into the vibrant world of Henri Matisse, learning how he created stunning cutout art. 🎨 They then used his method to craft their names in bold, colorful designs.
How awesome is that?
Be Great Academy is an Arts Grow SC collective network partner. Our Arts programming is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts
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🌟 Hands-On Fun, Hearts Full of Purpose! 🐦
Our members are tapping into their creativity and love for nature by making bird feeders out of pinecones, peanut butter, and seeds! These simple yet impactful activities teach valuable lessons about caring for the environment and the creatures we share it with. 💚
At Be Great Academy , we believe in nurturing minds, inspiring hearts, and creating opportunities for youth to explore, grow, and give back. This is just one of the many ways we empower our members to be great!
#NatureLovers #YouthEmpowerment #BGCLakelands #BeGreatAcademy #ElevateWithBeGreat #GreatFuturesStartHere
🚨 Attention Families:
Due to school closures in Greenwood and Saluda today January 22nd, all Lakelands Be Great Academy afterschool programs will be closed, including the Teen Center. Please stay safe, and continue to follow us for updates. 💙
