Celebrating 20 Years of

Hope ♦ Inspiration ♦ Opportunity

As a Movement united for the last 100 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America have changed the destinies of millions of children. In the last two decades alone, Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County have served more than 37,500 youth in Harford County and beyond. We developed world-class programs in education, technology, diversity and career exploration. We made a commitment to reach those with the greatest obstacles and least opportunities in life.

As we embark on the next decade of service, we affirm our core promise. It sums up the values that have served us well for two decades. Our core promise to Harford County’s youth: to provide a safe environment and have a positive impact on their lives. By serving more children with greater contributions to their development, we will create a brighter future for youth.

Timeline

1860- The Dashaway Club is established in Harford, Conn.
1931 Boy’s Club Federation of America is renamed Boys’ Clubs of America.
1956 Boys’ Clubs of America receives Congressional Charter, proof that Clubs are permanent and positive part of the American Landscape.
1990 Name Changes to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to reflect officially the inclusion of girls
1989 – First formation of the Boys and Girls Clubs in the basement of Groves Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen on the corner of Old Post Road and E. Bel Air Avenue
1990 --September 27, 1990 Aberdeen, Maryland -The Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County officially became a chartered organization.
1990- The first Annual Steak & Burger Fundraiser to honor our children
1992 – 1994 The Boys and Girls Clubs of Harford County had been in the following Locations: Halls Cross Road Elementary School & The Old Aberdeen High School
1993- Received a charitable gift of land in Aberdeen from the Karas Family to embark on building a permanent facility as a home for the Boys & girls Clubs of Harford County
1994 -Completion of the permanent Aberdeen Club headquarters building location
1995- Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County took ownership of the Edgewood Youth Center
1997- Completion of the permanent Edgewood Club on Cedar Drive
1997- First Annual Vi Ripken Diamonds in the Rough Golf Tournament
2002- Bel Air Club moves to the current location on 525 MacPhail Road , The McFaul Center
2004 Michael Phelps joins the Honorary Board of the Boys & Girls of Harford County
2007- Havre de grace Club moved into the current location on 351 Lewis Lane - The Havre de Grace Activity Center
2010- The Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County celebrates 20 years of outstanding positive youth development services!