Every day after school and over the summer, your child has a safe, positive place to go, a place they feel welcome and feel like they belong—their local Boys & Girls Club.

With 13 full-service Clubs and 28 before- and after-school program and child care sites, we reach 30,000 youth annually. Each Boys & Girls Club location serves children 5–18 years old. Our Ballard and Kirkland sites also have preschool programs for kids 3–5 years old.

Staff

Our caring staff are trained to create a learning scenario out of every game, to nurture self-esteem in every exchange with a child, and to boost the confidence that can be so fleeting during adolescence.

The positive relationships our mentors build with children at the Club are a key element of our impact on youth.

Costs

The heart of every Boys & Girls Club is its drop-in program.  A membership to the Boys & Girls Club costs just pennies a day, and if a family can’t afford that we do everything we can to provide scholarships. Fees for other programming and summer camps vary, and scholarship opportunities are often available for families in need. Please contact your local Club to learn more about programs, costs, and scholarship availability.

Programs

Our nationally recognized programs and activities impact children in three essential ways: academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. A youth development strategy underlies all of our programs and fosters a sense of belonging, competence, and usefulness, and builds self-esteem and self-confidence among Club members.

Our programs vary from Club to Club, allowing each Club to create programs that are tailored to their specific communities and member demographics. Please call a Club near you to find out more about the programs offered there.

“85 percent of Club kids surveyed reported that spending time at the Club helped them make positive decisions in life, like staying out of trouble at home and school, saying no to things that are wrong, and attending class.”
– 2008 United Way of King County Outcomes Survey

Summer Camp

Boys & Girls Clubs are a tried and true leader in summer camp programming.
We offer weekly camps for youth ages 3–18. Our camps are as diverse as your children’s
needs and interests. Choose from sports, adventure, enrichment, science and technology,
youth with special needs, or teen camps. We offer a dependable and affordable way to fill a
child’s summer with fun. Contact your local Club to learn more and register for camps.

Find a Club

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Parents FAQ

How does a Boys & Girls Club membership work?

A membership to the Boys & Girls Club means your child can come anytime to the Club’s drop-in program. Kids are welcome anytime our doors are open—after school, during school breaks, over the summer. . 

How will my child get to the Club after school?

Kids either walk to the Club or they are picked up after school by one of our Club vans. As soon as school lets out, our Clubs go into high gear, shuttling kids from school to the Club.

How much does a membership cost?

Membership fees vary from Club to Club, but they average about $20 a year.  

How much do summer camps or spring break camps cost?

Our Clubs offer a wide range of summer and school break camps. Costs vary, so contact your local Club to learn more.

What time do the Clubs close?

Clubs generally close around 7:00 PM, but that time differs from club to club so it’s best to contact your local Club to find out what time you need to be there to pick up your child.

What if I can’t afford a membership or a camp fee?

If you’re worried about being able to afford our services, then please talk to someone at your local Club about scholarship opportunities. We want to make sure that our doors are open to everyone.

How do Boys & Girls Clubs sports leagues work?

Most of our Clubs offer not only drop-in programs but also athletic leagues and other sports programs. If you would like to find out what sports leagues are offered at a Club near you, or to sign your child up for a league, please contact your local Club.