OUR MISSION The mission of the Ralph Wilson Youth Clubs is to provide an organized and supervised environment which offers boys and girls of Temple and the surrounding areas the opportunity to share social, educational, and recreational experiences regardless of race, color, or creed, as they develop their capacity to be self-sufficient and responsible members of the community. OUR HISTORY The Ralph Wilson Youth Clubs evolved from the Temple Boys Club which was organized through the efforts of several Temple citizens in 1965. The current boys club building was built and donated by Ralph Wilson, Sr. in 1971. The girls club building was added in 1977 and the organization became the Ralph Wilson Youth Clubs of Temple, Inc. The Wilson family still remains a strong supporter of the youth clubs. Sharon's Thirty One Gifts BOYS CLUB The boys club provides two large game rooms with bumper pool, air hockey, ping pong, pop-a-shot basketball, pool, and foose ball tables. The gym is avail- able for different types of games and sports. It is the location of our basketball league during the school term. The members may relax while watching a movie on the large screen television in the movie room or the video arcade. Skating is enjoyed in the multipurpose room. GIRLS CLUB The girls club consists of two large game rooms equipped with bumper pool, air hockey, ping pong, pop-a-shot basketball, pool, and foose ball tables. The multi- purpose room hosts an array of classes. The girls can relax while watching a movie on the large screen television or video arcade. The kitchen is equipped for cooking classes and is the location of our snack bar. The library provides an area for study hall during the school term. During holidays, the library is used for board games, coloring, and bingo. The arts & crafts room is used for crea- tive projects throughout the year.