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"Back to the Future with Technology"

2026 Center of Transformation

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Welcome to the 2026 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 have you join us for the fourth year of CoT, exposing youth to emerging global issues. ​

Mission

Our mission is to raise Club youth’s awareness of global issues and to empower youth to advocate for a sustainable future.

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.

Eligible CoT Participants

  • Tweens - Ages 12-13 (not eligible to travel to the CoT Summit)

  • Teens - Age 14-18 (eligible to travel to the CoT Summit)

CoT Featured Activities

  • CoT 10-week program - January 26 - April 17, 2026 

  • Virtual CoT Celebration (CoT Tweens) - May 2026

  • CoT Summit in Washington, DC (CoT Teens) - June 14 - 19, 2026

  • Bonus programming events throughout the year

Questions?

Email Center of Transformation Staff at: cot@bgcgw.org

The CoT 10-week program curriculum is designed for members ages 12-18. The curriculum can be implemented in virtual and in-person environments. The program features interactive weekly sessions (1 hour per week) and special bonus virtual sessions. In 2026, the theme is "Back to the Future with Technology" with a focus on AI, discernment, and sustainability.  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.

  • The 10-week program will focus on interactive and hands-on learning activities in 60-minute sessions one day per week.

  • Tweens & Teens will gain exposure to STEM, workforce readiness, and advocacy.  

  • During the 10-week program, members will have an opportunity to participate in a CoT final project competition to showcase their increased awareness and knowledge.

  • Final project winners will be announced and invited to the Virtual CoT Celebration (CoT Tweens) or the CoT Summit (CoT Teens) in Washington, DC for a week of learning, advocacy, networking, a career fair, and world-class experiences unique to our nation’s capital.

VR Gamer

Week 1

Introduction to CoT & Technology Time Machine

Fist Bump Circle

Week 6

Can AI Be Trusted?

Ethics & Discernment

Smartphone And Powerbank

Week 2

Birth of Digital Age & Internet Revolution

Checking the electricity box

Week 7

Your Future in the Age of AI:

Careers in AI & Technology

Gaming On Smartphone

Week 3

Music & Gaming Then & Now

Futuristic Cityscape Sphere

Week 8

Futuristic Technologies:

Virtual Reality & Beyond

Boy With Robot

Week 4

Robots Among Us:

Automation & Innovation

Protester Holding Sign

Week 9

Advocacy:

Tech for Good

Digital Brain Interface

Week 5

Artificial Intelligence - 

Smart Machines Arrives

Neon Performance Costume

Week 10

Back to the Future Showcase:

Wrap Up & Program Evaluation

Meet the
Center of Transformation Director

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Dr. Christie Wilson

Director of Center of Transformation

cwilson@bgcgw.org

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.

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