Has Soccer Fever Hit Your House? Keep the excitement going with a summer soccer camp designed for fun, friendship, and skill-building.  Maybe they’ve been juggling a soccer ball in the

How Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Youth Are Taking Part in the World Cup Experience   When the world’s biggest sporting event comes to Seattle, the excitement extends

Families are juggling work, schedules, and rising costs, and kids need a place that’s consistent, supportive, and there every day. At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, that’s exactly

Long before integration, Black communities were creating spaces where children could learn, grow, and belong.  In 1885, the Wissahickon Boys Club opened in Philadelphia as the first Boys Club created

Meet the 11 incredible Youth of the Year candidates. Each of these teens has showcased and embodied the mission and values of Boys & Girls Club of King County at

Your generosity makes it possible for us to deliver 50 programs that spark innovation, build job readiness, and support digital safety for youth across 33 local Clubs. YOU MAKE GREAT

Update: 11/11/25 Families have relief for now—thanks to you, hope continues through the holidays. With SNAP benefits fully funded for November, Club families in King County have a short-term safety

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we recognize the incredible women who have shaped the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County; few people have more history than Denise Overton-Lewis. With 40 years

Boys & Girls Clubs Summer Camps help kids grow and have fun by exploring the outdoors, building self-confidence and independence, learning core values, developing life skills, and—most importantly—being active. Each

Black History Month is not just about celebrating the Black voices and leaders of the past who have shaped our world through resilience, innovation, and leadership. Historical figures like Martin

At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, we’ve seen how scholarships can be transformative for families. For some, the word “scholarship” might carry an initial stigma, a feeling of

This October, kids at the James Baldwin Club have been immersed in a month-long computer science adventure led by Program Director, Vincent. Through hands-on activities, they’ve explored complex coding concepts

Celebrating Filipino History Month: Honoring Our Past, Inspiring Our Future October is a month of reflection, pride, and celebration for Filipinos around the world as we observe Filipino History Month. This annual celebration

Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month: Honoring a Rich Cultural History As the leaves start to change colors and the air becomes crisper, September marks the beginning of Latinx Heritage Month –

Great Futures Gala & Auction 2024! Great Futures Gala & Auction is Boys & Girls Clubs of King County’s biggest event of the year where our community and supporters come

We always look for ways for our staff to learn from each other and our community partners. Every other month, we hold our Leading Program Staff meeting, where leaders from

We are excited to announce our third annual Be YOU Teen Late Night in celebration of PRIDE month! The event will be June 7th from 6:30pm-10:00pm at the Rainier Vista

GiveBIG Boys & Girls Clubs Events! Donate NOW! Join us at one of the following 2024 GiveBIG events hosted by our Club Advisory Boards (CABs)! These events are a great

The Style Celebration Event  Come back to Style at 19th & Spruce! Join us for the 2024 Style Celebration! We will reconnect & celebrate all that Style has been and

Great Futures Gala & Auction 2024! Great Futures Gala & Auction is Boys & Girls Clubs of King County’s biggest event of the year where our community and supporters come

Ramadan, Easter, and Passover Activity Recommendation from Tahnayee, Race, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (RDEI) Executive Director  With the arrival of spring, our communities buzz with the vibrant traditions of Ramadan,

Last week, our very own Sigrid (Executive Director of Youth Force) and Melissa (Director of Institutional Giving) embarked on a journey to Washington D.C. for the Boys & Girls Club

Memorial Day CLASSIC Youth competitive basketball tournament in the Seattle area.  Tournament  All teams  Boys & Girls: 3rd-12th grade  Ability: Competitive  $325.00 entry fee  4 game guarantee  Exposure Certified  

The Style Celebration Event  Come back to Style at 19th & Spruce! Join us for the 2024 Style Celebration! We will reconnect & celebrate all that Style has been and

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Quarterly All-Star Staff!   Thank you for setting the example for the organization to serve youth, families, and the community. We are proud

Reviving Red Barn Ranch: Teens Lead by Example! Boys & Girls Clubs of King County & City of Seattle Embark on a New Partnership This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 20

Exciting news is brewing at our Smilow Rainier Vista Club! We’re thrilled to highlight a dynamic partnership with the Wright Way Foundation, spearheaded by the inspirational KJ Wright, an 11-year

Thanks to the generosity of the Stocker Family Foundation, the Rotary Boys & Girls Club’s library underwent a significant transformation this summer. Program Director, Luis Albizo took the lead and

In a world where captivating young minds with educational activities after school can be a real challenge, we are always happy to share when one of our Clubs is doing

This holiday season, join us in a special way to celebrate and give back: by supporting the businesses that support Boys & Girls Clubs of King County. Every time you

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Quarterly All-Star Staff!   Thank you for setting the example for the organization on serving youth, families, and the community. We are proud

MLK CLASSIC Youth competitive basketball tournament in the Seattle area.  Tournament  All teams  Boys & Girls: 8th-3rd  Ability: Competitive  $200.00-$325.00 entry fee  4 game guarantee  Exposure Certified   When: January

TURKEY HOOPFEAST! Youth competitive basketball tournament in the Seattle area. 4 game guarantee. 3rd grade boys – 8th grade boys 3rd grade girls – 8th grade girls  Tournament  All teams

At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, back-to-school season isn’t just about books and backpacks; it’s about fun and creating unforgettable moments for families. We know that young people

Great Futures Gala & Auction 2023! Great Futures Gala & Auction is Boys & Girls Clubs of King County’s biggest event of the year where our community and supporters come

Art has always been a powerful medium for self-expression for young people; this pride month, we challenged members to share what pride means to them through their art. Through their

What is the best way to deliver programs that youth want and need? Ask them. At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, we’re looking to the teens as experts

Cooking Club at Kirkland Kirkland Club’s Cooking Club had a fun-filled Burrito Wednesday with the K-3rd graders. This mini-club helps to promote healthy lifestyles and teaches Club kids how to create

Women’s History Month at the Clubs Kirkland teen Torch Club members created a fun matching game for younger Club youth to learn about Women’s History Month! Our Kirkland Club was

Robert Eagle Staff & North Seattle Clubs – Spring Field Day! Teen Club members who participate in our leadership development program Torch Club planned and carried out a Spring Field

Federal Way Teen Center – Pre-apprenticeship Federal Way Teen Club members participated in a manufacturing pre-apprenticeship program using copper piping to create soldering projects. This apprenticeship was led by YouthForce,

JamFest Basketball Tournament 2023

GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!

GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!

GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!

GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!

GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!

GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!

GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!

Scotch Broom Parade Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is dedicated to creating educational and fun programming for teens. Across the county each Club has unique activities that cater

Youth of the Year 2022 Recap On Saturday, February 12, 2022, more than 150 Boys & Girls Clubs community members came together – both in person and virtually – to

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is dedicated to creating safe and healthy environments for all of our youth. Over the past 24 months, we have experienced more than ever

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is pleased to announce that two of our Operations Directors, Kendrick Davis and Caitlin Relyea, have been promoted to serve as Area Directors

In partnership with the Seattle Seahawks, Gamechangers is a Club program for teens with five in-person events, focused on fun and motivation on Friday nights. Starting October 1 and ending

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is distributing back-rent assistance funding to families in our community. We have partnered with the King County Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance Program

Seattle Kraken Visit to the Rotary Club The Rotary Club gym was filled with hockey sticks clashing and kids cheering on August 25, as Coach Kyle from the Seattle Kraken,

Federal Way Back to School Day To prepare for the upcoming school year, the Federal Way team including the Club Advisory Board (CAB), collaborated with Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW)

Boeing Volunteers Support Back to School Hundreds of our youth are headed back to school with backpacks full of the supplies they needed thanks to the generosity of employees at

North Seattle Club Work Party Our Clubs are magical places where youth come together for fun, learning, and comradery. That magic also means the building is put to great use,

Racial Equity Work at the Club   Part of the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is to serve youth, especially those who need us most. That

Be Great, Graduate Over this past year, we adjusted to being constantly inundated with new challenges. We shared many stories with you all about how the pandemic affected the Clubs

New eSports Program for Teens At our Clubs, playtime takes many forms, and with teens, our new eSports program is a popular activity. With the goal to inspire and encourage

Blast Off to Summer On May 26, Club members across the county participated in a space-themed move-a-thon event called “Blast Off to Summer” to celebrate healthy lifestyles and encourage movement!

Safe Spaces for our Youth and Staff   Rainbow Club   Each of our Clubs across the county has its own unique flavor. Members and Club professionals work together to

Family Support Groups During these uniquely challenging times, Club professionals have gotten creative with how they are supporting caregivers. Teams at our Southwest and Federal Way Clubs created family support

Keeping Youth Connected with School Since the onset of the pandemic, our Clubs provide a safe and inclusive place for up to 800 youth to log on to virtual school.

Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Teens We are so excited to have teens in Federal Way taking part in our second round of Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeships. Thanks to a partnership with the Aerospace

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Service Opportunities On Monday, January 18, 2021 our Clubs will close to give our members and staff an opportunity to do service and promote

Kirkland Teens Bond During Difficult Times Teens face a wide range of challenges in any year; this year introduced even more, as the pandemic and social isolation forces young people

Seattle Storm Virtual Basketball Clinic Presented by Bank of America     On Thursday, November 19, 2020, youth across the region participated in a virtual basketball clinic presented by Seattle

  Our partners are doing whatever it takes to give teens in our community access to opportunities during this uncertain time. For the past few years, YouthForce, our career readiness

To maintain a sense of Club community while kids are separated during a COVID-19 summer, Ballard Club staff host a virtual event – the Ballard Club Weekly Show – that’s

Without field trips this year at summer camp, staff are finding creative programming for Club members, including an escape room at the Kirkland Club!

Rainbow club at the Bainbridge Island Club is a queer-friendly space for teens to connect, learn, and express themselves freely.

Recognizing community support during the COVID-19 crisis

Changes in our Board of Directors

Learn about how Club programs are adapting to meet the ever-changing needs of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Virtual Club programming you can do at home!

Thank you to Mercer Island’s We Love MI Sports Clubs for their support! Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is adapting on many levels to address the needs of

SEATTLE — With all of Washington’s 1.2 million students now sitting out school for the next six weeks amid the COVID-19 outbreak, many parents are likely racing to figure out what

Personalized mentorship is a key ingredient of the Club’s success in helping youth set & achieve goals. See what makes Tré an important mentor for Club member Zeke!

New Club at Lowell Elementary   Three years ago, local media reported that students at Lowell Elementary, located in an affluent neighborhood of Capitol Hill, experienced some of the highest

Club Safety Updates   Safety is our #1 Priority.   Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place for kids and teens to go during out-of-school time. To maintain a

Interning with the Seattle Seahawks   Through YouthForce’s TeamWork Internship Program, teens sharpen their professional skills at the home of the Seahawks. As Seahawks Suite Runners, the paid interns work

New Club Services in Tukwila In late 2018, Tukwila School District approached Boys & Girls Clubs of King County about partnering to provide more youth development opportunities for the local

Let’s make financial literacy fun and relevant to teens!

Teen members from our Ballard and Wallingford Clubs recap their experience at the National Keystone Conference in Orlando, Florida, where they gained skills in and bonded over community service with

This summer, in partnership with Coyote Central, middle school Club members at our Smilow Rainier Vista Club learned how to cook healthy and delicious food in a six-week cooking program.

To teach kids about healthy and sustainable living, several of our Clubs have gardens where kids grow food that they can prepare and eat. Get a peek behind the blackberry

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is pleased to announce the selection of Laurie Black as our next President & CEO. Learn more about Laurie’s background and experience, as

More than 800 kids and volunteers across greater Seattle showed up to Husky Stadium on July 10 for a day of outdoor fun and lessons in leading an active lifestyle!

Through a five-month long fundraising campaign, Ballard & Wallingford teens are going to the National Keystone Conference!

Salmon Bay’s End of Year Celebration isn’t complete without a ceremonial slime-ing of a staff member! Plus, congratulations to our awesome Youths of the Month!

Middle schoolers at the Smilow Rainier Vista Club excitedly join the Junior Staff program where they develop leadership and career development skills!

This past month, our Magnolia Pre-K program has been working hard on their math skills, learning about new musical instruments, and reading!

In Kirkland’s STEAM program, kids experience the connection between academic lessons and real world applications with tailored programming to their interests.

North Beach 3rd through 5th graders practice leadership skills by planning, organizing, and facilitating 6-week Mini Clubs for younger Club members.

Middle schoolers at Robert Eagle Staff set an example for our community of how to support and respect our neighbors.

Collaboration Between Club and School Though the Hamilton International Middle School Boys & Girls Club has only been operating for the past year, the school and Club have developed an

Sacajawea Torch Club‘s young members (kindergarten through 5th grade) are motivated to improve their communities and help others. Recently, the kids raised $600 for new mats at Sacajawea Elementary’s gym,

Keystone is a wonderful part of Boys & Girls Clubs across the country. This student-led community service group focuses on helping high schoolers aid their communities where they see need.

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We’re super, super happy to announce that one of our North Seattle Club members, Mikayla, was chosen to represent the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County at the 2019

Three cheers for the Kirkland kindergarteners, first graders, and second graders! After months of reading side by side every Wednesday, the Reading Buddies members earned a Root Beer Float Party!

By learning skills to manage emotions, set goals, establish relationships, and make responsible decisions, kids are more likely to thrive in school and life.

Read about how Summer Brain Gain at the Club combats summer learning loss and helps prepare kids for school in the fall through fun activities!

Eight inspiring teens took the stage to tell their stories.at the 2019 Youth of the Year Awards Ceremony. See who won!

We are thrilled to introduce you to our Interim CEO, Laurie Black! Laurie started with us in late November and since day one, has been out in the community, in

Kids learn valuable lessons about how to eat healthy on a budget and how to take care of the Earth!

The Salmon Bay Boys & Girl’s Club’s first Torch Club (mini-club focused on community service) project is a staff appreciation award developed by the youth. Dubbed “Staff of the Season”,

This month, the Salmon Bay Boys & Girls Club began the third year of their youth leadership and work preparedness program for 4th and 5th graders, the Pre-Counselor in Training

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County was honored by Seattle Business magazine 2018 Community Impact Awards  for “saving, changing and improving lives in the Puget Sound region.”   Richard Harris,

YouthForce is Boys & Girls Clubs of King County’s teen employment program, offering a unique approach to workforce readiness by providing teens with employment opportunities and career development workshops while

We are always introducing different ways of learning at Boys & Girls Clubs of King County. Our literacy programs support every stage of education, offering fun rewards and activities while

Longtime partner Microsoft has played a vital role in supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of King County through the dedication of time, resources, thought leadership, in-kind donations, and volunteerism. Microsoft

Dear Boys & Girls Clubs of King County community, It has been my honor to lead this organization for the past two and a half years. Since stepping into the

This school year started off with a bang at Salmon Bay Boys & Girls Club as we introduce new programs and enjoy old favorites! 1. Congratulations to all who participated

Jump Club, Seattle has arrived at the Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse & Teen Center! This summer, Club kids have the chance to participate in single rope and double dutch skills

On Tuesday, July 17th, more than 3,300 containers of chocolate-covered sunflower seeds arrived at Boys & Girls Clubs of King County: a generous donation from TRP Company & Dae Young

On Wednesday, July 11th, nearly 800 youth from across Boys & Girls Clubs of King County came together at University of Washington’s Husky Stadium for this year’s Summer Field Day.

  Lions and tigers and bears…hooray! This week, both age groups will be enjoying tons of off-site fun, accompanied by our friends at the North Beach Boys & Girls Club!

What is top of mind for you right now? We’re busy planning summer camps for thousands of local youth. It is a time when many kids go hungry because they

2021 Salmon Bay Elementary Summer Program Register Here   Salmon Bay is a licensed child care program that will be running a camp for Kindergarten-5th graders.   Why Choose Us for Your Summer

Microsoft set the Guinness World Record for the most people trained in computer programming in eight hours and our Club kids helped them do it! The Day of Coding at

Welcome to Kirkland Boys & Girls Club Athletics! Throughout the year, we offer a variety of programs, including: Basketball Volleyball Wrestling Track & Field T-Ball Micro Soccer Flag Football Tackle

Keystone Keystone Clubs are chartered, small-group leadership development clubs for high school teens. Keystone focuses on three core areas: community service, academic success, career preparation. Members plan and organize their own

Dear Boys & Girls Club Community, Every day, 2,000 young people in King County walk through our doors into a caring, thriving community of friends, mentors, and caring adults. This

Parenting with PD Intro Northgate May 2018 Northgate Boys and Girls Club is hosting a Positive Parenting Night about techniques for Sound Discipline. All Northgate Elementary school program/families (ie. Northgate Boys

Snowpocalypse 2019 caused several days of school and Club cancellations – meaning several days of stir-crazy kids trapped at home needing entertainment. Next time school gets unexpectedly cancelled, refer to

Mental Health & Trauma-Informed Training Photo taken before COVID-19.   Like parents and educators, Club professionals are increasingly concerned about the pandemic’s impact on adolescent mental health. Our Club teams

Lucas and Nelia’s Club Story   Thank you for supporting kids in our community. Your dedication to Club youth is inspiring. Throughout the last year, families and youth in our

In December, 133 teens participated in YouthForce’s (YF) Resource Fair where they participated in college and career readiness workshops. They showed up, invested in their futures, and began turning their

GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!

GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!

GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!

GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!

GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!

GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!