BGCSTL to Host Triple Play Day: Celebrating Healthy Kids and Summer Learning

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) will host its annual Triple Play Day on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Mathews-Dickey Club. The event celebrates youth health and summer learning by announcing the winners of the Read & Move Challenge, who will receive Hibbett shopping sprees and gift cards.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is set to host its highly anticipated annual Triple Play Day. The event is a vibrant celebration dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles, recognizing youth achievement, and honoring vital community partnerships.

This year’s celebration will feature the exciting announcement of the Read & Move Challenge winners. Developed in partnership with Temple Made Fitness, the challenge successfully encouraged Club members to dedicate 15 minutes to reading and 15 minutes to physical activity every day for 30 days.

Thanks to the generosity of community partners, the rewards for these achievements are substantial:

• Six Club families will each receive an exclusive Hibbett shopping spree.
• Teen winners of the Read & Move Challenge will be awarded Hibbett gift cards.
• Partners like Temple Made Fitness, Hibbett, and Jimmy John’s continue to invest heavily in helping St. Louis youth build great futures.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
• Location: BGC Mathews-Dickey Club4245 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63115

Schedule of Events

• 9:00 a.m. – Elementary Session
• 1:30 p.m. – Middle & High School Session

Media & Attendance Opportunities

Photo & Video Highlights

• The live announcement of the Read & Move Challenge winners.
• Six local families receiving their Hibbett shopping sprees and teens receiving gift cards.
• Youth actively participating in health, wellness, basketball, and recreational activities.
• Families, sponsors, and Club members celebrating summer learning together.

Interview Opportunities

• Brandon Williams, President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis
• Read & Move Challenge winners and their families
• Shopping spree recipients
• Representatives from Temple Made Fitness and Hibbett
• Club members participating in the day’s Triple Play activities

Why Triple Play Day Matters

Triple Play Day shines a spotlight on how BGCSTL keeps young people active, engaged, and learning throughout the critical summer months. By providing safe places, caring mentors, and life-changing programs, BGCSTL serves more than 18,000 youth annually across the bi-state region.

Funding Notice: This Out-of-School Time Program is funded by a grant award totaling $236,000 (58%) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), with $167,929.24 (42%) financed from non-federal sources.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

BGCSTL provides after-school, teen, sports, and summer programs to youth across the Bi-State Region at six convenient locations:

• Adams Park Club
• Bethalto Club
• Hazelwood Elementary School Club
• Herbert Hoover Club
• Mathews-Dickey Club
• Teen Center of Excellence

BGCSTL also proudly operates Mentor St. Louis and the St. Louis Internship Program.

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