The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau proudly hosted its first-ever art show, “Drawn to the Plateau,” a one-night-only youth exhibition presented in partnership with The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and sponsored by the North Carolina Arts Council's Grassroots Art Program Grant. The BGCP Club, typically home to after-school programming for local children and teens on the Plateau, was transformed into a vibrant, gallery-style experience showcasing the creativity and tal

After a long winter, the Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau is ready to spring into action. They will be hosting two exciting upcoming events for all ages, and everyone is invited. Join us for a Star Party on April 24th and MayFest on May 16th at the Club’s headquarters on Frank Allen Road in Cashiers. The Star Party will take place on Friday, April 24th at 7:30 p.m., inviting stargazers of all ages to take part in an evening of discovery under the stars. This free community ev

Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau (BGCP) received a Hero for Youth award from Boys & Girls Clubs of America for its advocacy on behalf of North Carolina youth. BGCP was recognized for its impactful engagement with local, state, and national representatives and community partners. “Clubs like ours have a unique role as community leaders in providing valuable afterschool programs free of charge to our country’s youth that enable them to achieve great futures,” said Carmen Waite,

As we welcome the new year, we reflect on the unforgettable memories made in 2025 and the countless families and young people we were able to serve. None of this would have been possible without the compassion, generosity, and unwavering support of our community members and partners across the Plateau. We began the year with tremendous honor as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) recognized Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau (BGCP) as one of the nation’s top-performing Clu

The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau hosted students from Blue Ridge Early College, Highlands School, and Summit Charter School for two incredible learning experiences. On Wednesday, October 29th, Juniors from three different high schools gathered for the Junior Leadership of the Plateau event, a day dedicated to exploring what it truly means to be a leader. The program was made possible through the support of the Leadership Cashiers Class of 2023, the Cashiers Area Chamber o

John “The Rocket Man” Godbold traded his rockets for hiking boots, embarking on a two-month journey across Spain to walk the 500-mile Camino Francés in support of the Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau’s STEM program. That is 1.5 million steps total, each one taken to inspire young scientists and engineers of tomorrow. Through his trek, John raised nearly $35,000 to support STEM education at the Club. A former rocket scientist and operations engineer with NASA and the Space Shu

Earlier this year, the Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau (BGCP) proudly welcomed Kayla Deaton as its new Resource Development Director. In this role, Deaton oversees fundraising initiatives, donor relations, communications, and community engagement efforts that help sustain the Club’s growing programs across Highlands and Cashiers. A graduate of Western Carolina University in 2020, Deaton has called the area home for nearly a decade. She began her career in Weddings & Events a

Thursday, October 23rd, you may notice colorful works of art displayed around town—each one created by the youth of the Plateau. These special pieces are more than just decorations; they are part of Lights On Afterschool, an annual nationwide celebration that shines a spotlight on the many ways afterschool programs help students learn, grow, and explore new interests. Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only national event dedicated to celebrating afterscho

The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau, the largest afterschool and summer learning program in Jackson County, was honored to host...

The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau (BGCP) extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Chattooga Club, The Club at High Hampton, The Country...

The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new Abell Teen Club with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that...

John “The Rocket Man” Godbold is trading rockets for hiking boots as he prepares to walk 500 miles across Spain in support of the Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau’s STEM programming. John, previously a rocket scientist and operations engineer with NASA and the Space Shuttle, is now a beloved volunteer and mentor at the Club, where he leads hands-on STEM activities like robotics, circuitry, and—you guessed it—rockets. Recently honored as the Club’s Volunteer of the Year, John

The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau is thrilled to invite the community to the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House for the...

The Read to Learn (R2L) program, a pivotal initiative aimed at bolstering the literacy of Cashiers area students struggling with reading,...

The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau held its annual May Fest event on Saturday, May 3rd, at the Club’s headquarters located on Frank...

On Thursday, April 24, the Country Club of Sapphire Valley hosted a dynamic career conference in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club...

Earlier this month, sixteen-year-old Alex R, a member of the Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau since Kindergarten, traveled to Raleigh to...

The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau, in partnership with Western Carolina University’s Department of Chemistry and Physics, will host a...

The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau will be hosting its free May Fest event at the Club’s headquarters on Frank Allen Road in Cashiers...

The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau (BGCP) is excited to announce that summer camp registration is now open for its three locations: the...