WHATEVER IT TAKES.
At Boys & Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore, young people and teens find a safe, welcoming place to belong, explore their interests, and discover what’s possible.
Through our after-school and summer programs, young people learn, grow, build confidence, and experience new opportunities. Program areas include:
Sports & Recreation
Art
Academic Enrichment
STEM
Health & Wellness
Leadership Development & Workforce Readiness
2026 YOUTH OF THE YEAR
EDEN
MEET EDEN →2026 YOUTH OF THE YEAR
Meet Eden
Eden has been a proud Boys & Girls Club member since 2024. After moving from Florida to Michigan, she found herself navigating a new home, new friendships, and an entirely new chapter of life. What first felt unfamiliar soon became an opportunity for growth. Through her Club experience, Eden has built confidence, formed meaningful connections, and discovered the value of hard work, integrity, and stepping outside of her comfort zone.
Her journey is a powerful reminder that embracing change with an open mind can lead to opportunities you never expected—and that sometimes, the greatest growth begins when we open the door to something new.
“Learning to be comfortable with the uncomfortable is a life skill everyone should learn.”
