A new Boys & Girls Club will open in Arkadelphia later this year.

The Boys & Girls Club of Clark County will be a chartered member of the national club. Geared toward young teenagers, mentors will be available after school and on weekends for club members.

According to a brochure, Boys & Girls Club provides a “safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships and life-enhancing programs” for its members. The mission is “to enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.”