About Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County in Lawrence, NJ

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County provides young people, in Mercer County, ages 5-18, with social, enrichment and recreational activities. Our programs offered after school, on weekends, and over the summer, focus on improving youth outcomes in education, developing social emotional competency and leadership skills, as well as teaching youth to develop healthy lifestyles through physical activity and nutrition. Each year, more than 2,600 young people from around Mercer County, attend our programs. We are proud to have Club members from over 20 area schools, including teen members from five area high schools. We provide teens with access to college and career preparation programs, paid internships, mentorship programs and assistance with developing post-high school pathways. Every summer more than 700 children and teens enjoy swimming, art, sports, dance, STEM and exciting field trips through our Summer Camps. Always, child safety is our number one priority in all we do.

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What kind of kids we support

  • Coed
  • Preschool
  • Kids
  • Tweens

Amenities

  • Handicap accessible
  • Indoor/Outdoor Playground

Programs at Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County in Lawrence, NJ

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After School Programs

Our nationally-recognized, evidence-based initiatives impact children in three essential ways: academic success, character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.

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Summer Programs

Our Summer Camps provide a positive and exciting experience, in a safe and accepting environment. Our activities are designed to enhance our camper's self-esteem and leadership skills through a structured schedule and interactive themes.

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STEM for Kids

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County has always incorporated STEM education into its programming. Using partners like 4H & Mad Science as well as curriculum developed nationally and internally. Our youth enjoy hands-on learning experiences, as well as creative approaches and use of multi-media. We utilize technology like Schoology, a Learning Management System, to provide our staff professionals with resources to develop and execute lesson plans with recognized and high-quality resources. Schoology supports our students with a multi-media, personal, and structured learning experience too. Our STEM programs teach, enrich and encourage a curious mind to understand processes, scientific inquiry, and our world.

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Location and contact information

1040 Spruce Street, Lawrence, NJ, 08648