About Keystone
Keystone has been part of the Boys & Girls Club movement since 1960. The Keystone Program develops leadership skills and encourages responsibility among teen Club members. In 1968, nearly 300 Keystone delegates attended the first National Conference in Chicago. Since 1995, Keystone has had generous support of the Taco Bell Foundation. The history of the Keystone movement is a living legacy to all those who have contributed to building this teen leadership and service program.
The Six Core Program Areas
Service to Club and Community
Keystoners receive the opportunity to provide service towards the Boys
and Girls Club and community. Teaching Keystoners problem-solving
skills and citizenship and builds positive attitudes for a successful
future.
Education and Career
Keystoners have the opportunities to explore vocational resources,
colleges and job fairs helping them in making informed career choices.
Free Enterprise
Keystoners explore the opportunity of having their own business. By
learning from business owners and accountants, teens receive the
fundamentals needed to start a business.
Social Recreation
Keystoners plan and implement their activities with teens in the
Club and other Clubs in the county.
Unity
Keystoners work with other Keystone Clubs in special events and
projects in the community.
Leadership Development
Keystoners develop their leadership skills by being part of Club
programs and helping younger members in areas such as tutoring, life
skills and toastmasters