Wakeman Boys & Girls Club
Non-profit OrganizationsConnecticut, United States51-200 Employees
Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is a nonprofit organization based in Southport, Connecticut, that provides after-school and youth development programming aimed at helping young people reach their potential as productive and responsible citizens. The organization operates multiple clubhouses and offers a broad portfolio of more than 100 programs annually across four core areas: Academic Success, Character & Leadership, Health & Well Being, and Life & Workforce Readiness, serving thousands of youth and daily engaging hundreds of children and teens. Its programs include athletic, enrichment, and leadership activities, along with community-based mentoring partnerships such as an outreach initiative at a Fairfield elementary school that connects teens as mentors. The club has grown to operate across several locations, including a flagship Southport clubhouse established mid-1950s and a bridgeport-based, LEED-certified clubhouse opened in 2011, reflecting its footprint in the nonprofit youth services sector in the region. Recent leadership changes and governance updates have been announced, indicating ongoing organizational development as the group continues its mission to support youth development in the area.