Development of character and leadership skills is crucial in helping our youth become responsible, successful and caring citizens in their communities. Character and Leadership programs provided by the BGCCC teach these skills by providing opportunities for planning, decision-making, and methods for contributing to their local Club and community. These programs also teach the necessary skills for participating in the democratic process and celebrating our national heritage.
This small-group leadership and service program is targeted for youngsters ages 11-13. Each Torch Club is officially chartered by Boys & Girls Clubs of America and teaches members to learn to elect officers and work together to implement their own activities and community service projects.
Keystone Club 
The Keystone Club is a national service and leadership organization within the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. This premier program is for teenagers, ages 14-18, and is designed to create and maintain high standars of character and leadership, citizenship, health and education in order for teenagers to grow into responsible, productive adults. Keystone Club members initiate and organize local and national community outreach programs.
In March 2007, our very own Titan Keystone club from the Frisco Branch was awarded the National Programming Award at the national Keystone Club conference for the second consecutive year. Click here to read more about this exceptional group of teens!
Youth Of The Year 
As part of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America National Youth of the Year program, the BGCCC honors one youth each year as Youth of the Year in recognition of outstanding Club and community service, academic performance and contributions to family and spiritual life. The BGCCC Youth of the Year receives a certificate and medallion and enters into the state competions. State winners receive a plaque and $1,000 scholarship before being entered into regional competition. Five regional winners then receive and additional $10,000 scholarship. Of these five winners, a national Youth of the Year is chosen. This special winner earns an additional $15,000 scholarship totaling $26,000 in scholarships, and is installed by the President of the United States.
2007 Youth of the Year award winner!
Plano branch member Kevin Dillon is named as 2007 Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County.
List of accomplishments:
- BGCCC Plano Branch member for ten years
- 11th grader at Plano East High School.
- President of the Plano Branch Keystone Club and the National Honor Society organization at his high school.
- Elected Mr. Clark High in 2005-2006 by the school's faculty
- Team captain of his 10th grade football team.
- Volunteer member at Operation Oasis, a ministry focused on those formerly incarcerated and their families. At Operation Oasis, Kevin mentors to younger children that may be facing challenges brought on by a parent being incarcerated or by other parent-child conflicts.
The staff, board and fellow members of the BGCCC couldn't be more proud of Kevin Dillon. He represents our organization and everything we work so hard to accomplish for our kids.
