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Boys & Girls Club
Thomas Chew Memorial Boys Club is a child development agency located in Fall River, Mass. The organization is a part of the Boys & Girls Club of America, which offers a variety of youth programs and activities. The parent organization serves more than 4 million boys and girls and operates over 4,000 club locations in the United States. Founded in 1906, it offers programs in the areas of education, environment, health, art, careers, leadership development, athletics, and drug and pregnancy prevention. The Boys & Girls Club of America provides CareerLaunch, a career exploration and mentoring program for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18. The organization s NetSmartz program teaches Internet safety skills through engaging multimedia activities and offline interaction with club professionals. It also offers a health, fitness and self-esteem enhancement program for girls between the ages of 8 and 17.