Kyvin Thompson knows the value of the Boys & Girls Club. Once a member who walked the halls of Walton County Boys & Girls Club, Kyvin returned recently as a Youth Development Professional.

Kyvin attended Fort Valley State University where he studied biology. He hopes to continue to develop in his YDP position with his aim set on becoming a Club director. During his time as a Club member, Kyvin was named Youth of the Year.

“Now that I’m back, all I feel is relief,” Kyvin shared. “This building and community bring me back to where things make sense. When I walk through the doors, it feels like I’m home and is still my safe place after all these years.”

Kyvin is recruiting and organizing a basketball team for the Walton Club.

“We’ll focus on having fun and learning the rules and skills needed for basketball on and off the court,” he shared.

He hopes to be able to share with youth too that he was once them.

“I want to share that, ‘I was you, we all were, we know some of what you are going through, times have changed, but we are willing to adapt and learn with you,’” he said.

Youth were introduced to Kyvin recently and learned how he benefited from the Walton Club growing up.

“I know Kyvin will continue to be an asset to all Club members who walk through our doors as he truly demonstrates what a GREAT leader can do and accomplish,” Kelsey Malcom, WCBGC Teen Director, shared.

To learn more about Walton County Boys & Girls Club visit www.bgcncg.com/waltonclub.