4120 86th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Mercer Island, WA 98040
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Grades Served
K-12
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Our Programs
When school’s out, Clubs are in. With over 100 programs, we’ve got something for you!
School Year
At the Boys & Girls Club, youth have the opportunity to explore a variety of nationally recognized programs in a fun and supportive environment.
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Summer
At our Clubs, we offer high-quality, affordable summer programming for all youth. Kids can attend specialized summer day camps and dive into topics including the arts, sports, science, exploration, leadership, and more.
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Athletics
Year-round youth sports programs that are positive, fun, and help kids and teens develop a healthy, active lifestyle.
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Club Leadership
Club Advisory Board
Kristine Hanover
Ye Hoffman
Jamie Hsu
Jamie Kezner
Harmony Long
Kelley Miller
Andrea Moloney
Lily O'Shea
Dan Sytman
Ye Hoffman
Jamie Hsu
Jamie Kezner
Harmony Long
Kelley Miller
Andrea Moloney
Lily O'Shea
Dan Sytman
Boys & Girls Clubs of King County
Recap: Youth Resource Fair 2018
On Saturday, October 13th, representatives from more than 35 local organizations came out to bring opportunities to more than 100 Seattle-area youth. Check out some of our favorite moments from the day. “I’m interested in medicine and social justice, and I met so many people in that area today. I’m definitely going to join one of them.” –
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YouthForce Spotlight: Miracle
2018 Summer Doorways Intern, Miracle, will represent Kaiser Permanente and share information about jobs in healthcare at this year’s Youth Resource Fair. This summer, 30 interns were accepted into the Doorways Internship Program and placed into 14 partner sites around Seattle. Miracle was the only one of her peers to be placed as an intern at Kaiser Permanente’s Renton
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Meet Jaylen: 2019 Federal Way Youth of the Year
Jaylen found a strong role model, life lessons, and confidence to be his own person at the Federal Way Ron Sandwith Teen Center. We look forward to hearing from Jaylen and celebrating him at the Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on February 5, 2019!
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Meet Jazzieriah: 2019 Renton/Skyway Youth of the Year
By leaping at every opportunity at the Club, Jazzy has discovered her passions for robotics and connecting with others. We look forward to hearing from Jazzy and celebrating her at the Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on February 5, 2019!
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Dear Sam
Although you’ll face some challenges, know that you are ready for them. Know that you have help along the way.
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Remote Learning at the Club
Meet the Rivetts With schools closed due to COVID-19, one thing is clear: families need us now, more than ever. Between the virus, the racial justice reckoning, and the challenges of remote learning, youth and families are feeling the strain. Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is a bright spot for many families, and Clubs are open to serve
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Meet Maxine: 2021 Bainbridge Island Youth of the Year
Meet Maxine, the 2021 Youth of the Year candidate from the Bainbridge Island Boys & Girls Club!
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Meet Ella: 2021 Ballard Youth of the Year
Meet Ella, the 2021 Youth of the Year candidate from the Ballard Boys & Girls Club!
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Meet Miracle: Our 2020 Youth of the Year
Meet Miracle, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the Smilow Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club!
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Meet Enzo: 2020 Sammamish Youth of the Year
Meet Enzo, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the Sammamish Boys & Girls Club!
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YouthForce Intern of the Month
Elijah is an Emerging Leader Among the Group We want to recognize Elijah for his outstanding performance in the TeamWork Internship! Elijah started in our TeamWork Sounders Program in February of 2018, and in June he landed a spot as a CenturyLink Field Tour Guide with the Seahawks, a pilot internship program this year. Five YouthForce interns train for the position
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Who Is Lamar?
The Club quickly became my safety net. It was a place that allowed me to focus and find myself, without all of the distractions of home and school.
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Meet Ashley: 2021 Wallingford Youth of the Year
Meet Ashley, the 2021 Youth of the Year candidate from the Wallingford Boys & Girls Club!
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Piper: 2019 King County Youth of the Year
I have grown from someone unwilling to leave her bubble of security into someone who thrives on the thrill of trying new things and the excitement of meeting new people.
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Mike O’Brien: A father, business owner, and former professional athlete
“The Boys & Girls Club is a safe harbor where kids don’t have to think about what’s going on in their lives.”
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Youth Story: Darren
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Meet Kalijah: 2019 Wallingford Youth of the Year
A highly creative Club member at the Wallingford Boys & Girls Club, Kalijah enjoys sharing his love for the arts with other Club members. We look forward to hearing from Kalijah and celebrating him at the Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on February 5, 2019!
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YouthForce’s First Bank of America Intern
YouthForce’s Career Internship Program was thrilled to partner with Bank of America for the first time this summer. We received over 80 applications and were excited to select Nakita as the final candidate for an internship position with the Rainier Beach branch. Nakita started her 6-week summer program in July and finished up at the end of August. As a
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Khairi’s Story
The Boys & Girls Club caught me at a time in my life when I was finding my path. They shaped my morals, values, and taught me to never give up.
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Alaska Airlines Interns Explore Career Advancing Positions
Shivanah and Merilyn Walk Away With Tangible Skills For Their Future This summer, nine of our YouthForce interns were hired and placed into six different sites at Alaska Airlines (AS), all located at or near the Sea-Tac Airport. We had the chance to visit two of our interns this summer, Shivanah and Merilyn, at their respective sites, the
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Youth Story
Darren has been an amazing Intern for YouthForce. He has proven himself to be a great leader by taking on the role of Project Lead for the YouthForce VR Application.
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Mental Health & Trauma-Informed Training
Mental Health & Trauma-Informed Training Photo taken before COVID-19. Like parents and educators, Club professionals are increasingly concerned about...
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Upcoming Events
YouthForce Resource Fair + New Opportunities for 2022
In December, 133 teens participated in YouthForce’s (YF) Resource Fair where they participated in college and career readiness workshops. They...
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Our Mental Wellness Initiative serves the youth’s urgent behavioral and mental health needs. We have partnered with several local mental health organizations to enable us to have youth-focused mental health programs and training for our staff.
