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2025 Center of Transformation
Take the Climate Change Commitment Pledge
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Welcome to the 2025 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington's (BGCGW) Center of Transformation (CoT) program site! CoT is a first-of-its-kind incubator for change, innovation, engagement, advocacy, and creative thinking. We are excited to enter the third year of CoT, exposing youth to emerging global issues, such as global climate change. ​
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Mission
Our mission is to raise Club youth’s awareness of global issues and to empower youth to advocate for the future.
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​Vision
The CoT vision is to create a locally-designed, nationally-implemented program that provide youth with world-class opportunities to become global change agents and solution-focused leaders.​​
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​Eligible CoT Participants
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Jr. CoT Teens - Ages 12-13 (not eligible to travel to the CoT Summit)
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CoT Teens - Age 14-18 (eligible to travel to the CoT Summit)
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CoT Featured Activities
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CoT 10-week program - January 28 - April 18, 2025
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CoT Summit in Washington, DC - June 15-20, 2025
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Bonus programming events throughout the year
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Questions?
Email Center of Transformation Staff at: cot@bgcgw.org​
The CoT 10-week program curriculum is designed for teens, ages 12-18. The curriculum can be implemented in virtual and in-person environments. The program features interactive weekly sessions and special bonus virtual sessions. In 2025, the program will focus on global climate change in the Transportation and Energy industries. Teen members will have opportunities to demonstrate and enhance their leadership development, decision-making, and critical thinking skills while raising their awareness of real-world challenges and potential solutions.
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The 10-week program will focus on interactive and hands-on learning activities in 60-minute sessions one day per week. Teens will gain exposure to STEM, workforce readiness, diversity, equity, & inclusion, and advocacy.
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At the conclusion of the 10-week program, teen members will have an opportunity to participate in a CoT final project competition to showcase their increased awareness and knowledge.
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Final project winners will be announced and invited to the CoT Summit in Washington, DC for a week of learning, advocacy, networking, a career fair, and world-class experiences unique to our nation’s capital.
Facilitator Resources:​

Week 5
Healthy & Sustainable Foods

Week 10
Wrap Up & Program Evaluation
Meet the
Center of Transformation Director

Dr. Christie Murray
Director of Center of Transformation
Oversees the Dr. Sachiko Kuno Center of Transformation through strategic planning, annual CoT curriculum development/implementation, funding opportunities, CoT Summit planning and execution, and collaborative youth development.