BOYS & girls clubs of greater milwaukee was founded in 1887 by annabell COOK withcomb and was named the BOYS BUSY life club in 1900. In 1984, membership was extended to girls and the organization become BOYS & girls clubs, making milwaukee one of the first club networks to do so. Today, bgcgm has 52 sites including CAMP whitcomb/mason in hartland, WI and serves 3500 youth daily by providing meals, safe spaces, access to role models and much more. Bgcgm's mission is to inspire and empower ALL young people, especially those that need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Club members receive programming in SIX CORE areas: education, arts, sports & recreation. Health & wellness, leadership & service, and social emotional development. Each AREA is driven by research from BOYS & girls clubs of america and the department of public instruction in order to provide our club members with the optimal club experience.