Mission Statement
Since 1955 the mission of the Laurel Boys and Girls Club is to provide youth with safe after-school sports/activity programming that promotes productive work ethics, strong critical thinking skills, positive socialization, physical fitness, confidence and responsibility.
Club History
The Laurel Athletic League was established in 1955 and in 1964 changed its’ name to the Laurel Boys and Girls Club (LBGC). The LBGC was established by local citizens with a common interest in serving the youth of our community. Initially, the membership was approximately 50 boys and in 1965, the membership grew to 400 youth participants. Currently, the LBGC serves over 3500 youths and is one of the largest boys and girls clubs in the state of Maryland.
The original activities offered by the LBGC were baseball, basketball, football and cheerleading. In 1972, soccer was offered as a fall sport. In 1974, 1975 and 1976, boxing, spring soccer and wrestling, respectively, were added. Currently, the LBGC offers the following sports/activities: Baseball, basketball, boxing, cheerleading, football, soccer and wrestling. Soon, the LBGC will be offering summer sports training.
Due to a strong need for organizational progress, in 2015, a new LBGC Board of Directors (BOD)was established. Currently, the new LBGC BOD is moving the club in the right direction and producing positive results that include: Better financial transparency and accountability, improved organizational communications, improved community relationships, full resource support for all LBGC sports/activities and higher quality youth programming.
Sports & Activities
County Basketball Program
LBGC Basketball has been a staple in our community for years. We develop and participate in the Prince George’s County Basketball League for ages 6u-14u. LBGC Basketball has expectations for both on and off the court, we aim for a level of athletic performance that will frequently produce winning seasons and the realistic opportunity to compete in all games.
Basketball Training: Rhythm & Dribble
Rhythm Dribble is a basketball performance diagnostics company that eliminates weaknesses using a proprietary Neuro muscular Dribble Training(NDT) program and assistive technology.
We teach boys and girls from 7 to 19 years of age, to be the best ball handlers they can be and we guarantee measurable improvement. Our athletes are recruited by the top AAU teams and private schools in the country, secure NCAA division 1 basketball scholarships, and other collegiate basketball opportunities.
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Ages: 6-19
Place: Laurel Boys and Girls Club Gym
Practices: Monday – Saturday
Commissioner: darryl@rhythmdribble.com
Boxing Program
OLYMPIC STYLE BOXING! Winning fundamental boxing techniques, methods, nutrition, positive attitudes, work ethics, discipline, physical fitness, athleticism, confidence, self control, self defense and responsibility.
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Ages: 7+
Place: Laurel Boys and Girls Club Boxing Gym (Below main gym)
Practices: Monday – Friday, Saturdays (10-12pm)
For More Information Contact: Wilbert Nicholson, wnicholson315@gmail.com, (410) 961-5346
Cheerleading Program
The basic philosophy of our program is to build strong leadership characteristics into the lives of each cheerleader. The sport of cheerleading produces desired character qualities of leadership, loyalty, commitment, integrity, and creativity. The athletes will be aware of their individual responsibility to each other as a team in unity. When one member struggles, we all struggle. When one member succeeds, we all succeed. Each athlete will learn what it means to make a commitment to their team and sport by remembering our core values.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Ages: 6-14
Place: Laurel Boys and Girls Club
Practices: Begins Summer 2023
Contact: CheerCommissioner@lbgc.org
Football Program
Our program is driven to use football as a vehicle to help assist our youth to become “Future Leaders.” Our coaching objective is to teach the fundamentals of the game that will enable our student-athletes to grow personally and athletically. Each team will be instructed to implement “Life Skills” that will reinforce respect, positive attitudes, self-control and team work.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Ages: 6-14
Place: Alice B. McCullough Field (On the corners of 8th and Montgomery Street)
Practices: Begins July 31st
Days: Monday-Friday (Summer) Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays (When school opens)
Contact: FootballCommissioner@lbgc.org
Soccer Program
Our mission is to positively impact the development of youth in our community by providing soccer and life-enriching opportunities to young players of all ages and playing abilities, to create a lifelong passion for the sport of soccer, and to help raise the level of soccer in our city, our state and our nation.
We strive to play an active role in the leadership, development and personal growth of our players and staff by being an active member of our community through service, partnerships and programs.
Our ultimate goal as a club is to encourage, inspire and empower each player and coach to be able to reach the highest level possible within the game and in life, while helping create leaders and individuals that will inspire others to do the same.
Soccer Commissioner Wanted!
To apply for Soccer Commissioner, please send your interest and/or resume’ to the Athletic Director, Kenny Pearson at AthleticDirector@lbgc.org
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Ages: 6-14
Place: Alice B. McCullough Field (On the corners of 8th and Montgomery Street)
Practices: Begins July 31st
Days: TD
Contact: SoccerCommissioner@lbgc.org
Community Services
The Laurel Boys and Girls Club offers an excellent community service program. Whether you’re a student, professional, court appointed associate, our community service program will do it’s best to accommodate you.
If you are interested in participating in our community service program or you would like more information about our community service program, you may contact our Community Service Coordinators at: (202) 669-3873 or (410) 961-5346.
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Since 1955 the mission of the Laurel Boys and Girls Club is to provide youth with safe after-school sports/activity programming that promotes productive work ethics, strong critical thinking skills, positive socialization, physical fitness, confidence and responsibility.
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Address
701 Montgomery St,
Laurel, MD 20707
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1219,
Laurel, MD 20725-1219
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Business Hours
Mon – Fri : 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
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(301) 604-LBGC (5242)