Be Great by 8th

GB8: Be Great by 8th is a middle school retention program of the Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties. The program equips middle school youth with the emotional intelligence, social skills, academic proficiency and educational momentum to excel at home, in school and beyond. Participants will have new and unique experiences through field trips, special events, guest speakers, and will achieve academic success through mentorship.

Please review the following before getting started on the application.

1. If you are wishing to register more than one student for the Great By 8th program, a separate application for each student will need to be completed. At the end of the application, if applicable, you will be redirected after submitting to a new Great By 8th form where you can complete another application.

2. If you are not a registered member of the Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties please follow the link below to register.

Boys & Girls Club Membership Application

3. Great By 8this only for students grades 6-8, if your child is in grades 9-12 please follow the link below to register for the high school T3 program.

T3 Application