In Narativ, members learn the basics of storytelling and creative ways to tell their own stories which provides empowerment and a voice. Although the program focuses on telling one’s story in his/her own words, there is also an emphasis on group cohesion and balance along with respecting others as they tell their own stories. Throughout this program, members gain the following skills: listening, storytelling, performance, and presentation. Members interested in music production will have the opportunity to apply their new skills and produce original music.   

BCNY’s WPP program extends BCNY’s wraparound services to support career aspirations for young men towards increasing their likelihood of successful future employment.  If accepted to the program, Members will be hired as a paid internship in the Clubhouses or in the administrative offices.  There, they will be coached and mentored, ultimately gaining important work experience and office savvy.

This program will be focused on providing high school-aged members with skills that will benefit them throughout their young adult and adult life. Members will learn to be self-sufficient and independent through the knowledge and practice of money management. After receiving a foundation of instruction in financial literacy, Members will be introduced to the basics of borrowing and investing, loans, and stocks and bonds, even trading stocks in a virtual Stock Exchange online.

Interested members will be partnered with an adult professional to discuss academics goals, explore career options, or practice resume and interview skills.  Members may also work with a mentor to find internship and volunteer opportunities, or learn about basic budgeting, credit, taxes, financial aid, and loans.

Project Coach’s mission is to use sports as a means to engage, connect and empower adolescents and youth. Senior members are recruited by Physical Directors for this program and during the summer, graduate students at Smith College along with the Project Coach team, come to Camp Cromwell to train Seniors on how to become effective coaches. After training, Explorers come to Camp Cromwell and Seniors have the ability to gain hands on experience. Trained Senior coaches coach Explorers in basketball (Mini-hoops), soccer (Mini-kicks), and hockey (Mini- sticks). 

Thrive encourages and reinforces positive character and behavior in the clubhouses, particularly the game rooms. This program is part of a new ongoing initiative to create a more positive learning and caring environment in the clubhouses.  Thrive focuses on 12 BCNY Character Words: Compassion, Kindness, Bold, Optimism, Fair, Honor, Valor, Stepping it Up, Cool, Wise, Bright, and Forgiveness.  Members learn what these words mean and how to live by them consistently.

Summer Superheroes combines literacy skill-building with teen-child mentorship using superhero-themed activities, preventing summer learning loss in reading and providing training and encouragement to teen members new to youth development.  Seniors receive training to become mentors, and are paired up with an Explorer with whom they work on literacy and recreational activities.

BCNY’s Youth Council provides members the opportunity to gain and illustrate leadership skills within and outside of the clubhouse.  Each Clubhouse will have a a Council of six peer-elected officers:  President (elected from the Senior Department), Vice-President (elected from the Senior Department), two Junior Representatives, and two Explorer  Representatives.  Representatives will be responsible for representing their departments needs and opinions at Clubhouse Town Hall meetings.

BCNY’s Group Club program increases members’ level of participation in team activities, including team sports, drama, and academics.  After working together to develop a team name and identity, Group Clubs compete across Clubhouses, learning sportsmanship and leadership skills, and creating life-long positive relationships.