13018 20th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Seattle, WA 98125
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When school’s out, Clubs are in. With over 100 programs, we’ve got something for you!
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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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Boys & Girls Clubs of King County
Meet Lauren: 2019 North Seattle Youth of the Year
Lauren looks for opportunities to help those who need it most with her positive outlook, ability to empathize, and emotional strength. We look forward to hearing from Lauren and celebrating her at the Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on February 5, 2019!
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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 Adam: 2019 Sammamish Youth of the Year
An accomplished student athlete, Adam’s Club experience is centered on honing his leadership and relationship building skills. We look forward to hearing from Adam and celebrating him at the Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on February 5, 2019!
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Meet Liya: 2020 Wallingford Youth of the Year
Meet Liya, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the Wallingford Boys & Girls Club!
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Youth Story: Darren
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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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Meet Elisa: 2020 Rotary Youth of the Year
Meet Elisa, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the Rotary Boys & Girls Club!
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Cassy’s Story
When there was no one else to reach out to, I knew I could turn to the staff at the 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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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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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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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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Adam: 2019 Quincy Robertson Service & Leadership Award Winner
Congratulations to Adam for winning the Quincy Robertson Service & Leadership Award! Get the full Youth of the Year event recap here! The Quincy Robertson Service & Leadership Award recognizes an individual Youth of the Year finalist who has clearly demonstrated excellence in serving their Club and community as a youth. This award is named after Quincy Robertson, who spent
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Meet Livy: 2021 Southwest Youth of the Year
Meet Livy, the 2021 Youth of the Year candidate from the Southwest Boys & Girls Club!
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Meet AiYana: 2021 Federal Way Youth of the Year
Meet AiYana, the 2021 Youth of the Year candidate from the Federal Way Ron Sandwith Teen Center!
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Naviah’s Story
“I am most thankful to the Club for allowing me to be a kid when I needed it the most!”
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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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Teen Employment Conference
A Record Breaking 220 Youth Attend 7th Annual Conference — Despite Power Outage! On the morning of April 28th, YouthForce staff and a cohort of volunteer YouthForce interns arrived at the Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club to host an anticipated 200 youth for our 7th Annual Conference. Unbeknownst to us, a recent incident resulted in a power outage
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Meet Zach: 2020 North Seattle Youth of the Year
Meet Zach, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the North Seattle Boys & Girls Club!
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Meet Maya: 2019 Rotary Youth of the Year
Maya is an enthusiastic learner who loves nothing more than sharing her eager curiosity with kiddos at the Club! We look forward to hearing from Maya and celebrating her at the Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on February 5, 2019!
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Meet Paolo: 2021 Rotary Youth of the Year
Meet Paolo, the 2021 Youth of the Year candidate from the Rotary Boys & Girls Club!
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Meet Katrin: 2020 Ballard Youth of the Year
Meet Katrin, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the Ballard Boys & Girls Club!
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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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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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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 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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Chris Clark
“There’s absolutely no doubt that I’ll remain a supporter for the rest of my life.”
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Meet Leah: 2019 Bainbridge Youth of the Year
Finding her voice through volunteering and leadership opportunities at the Club, Leah has big plans to grow her service community and help more people. We look forward to hearing from Leah 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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Sounders Internship: Thank You For An Amazing Season!
COUNTLESS POSITIVE STORIES came out of this year’s Sounders TeamWork Internship, and it would be impossible to revisit them all. At each Sounders match, YouthForce interns leapt out of their comfort zones and into an exciting world of work at CenturyLink Field. They worked together in teams, greeted tens of thousands of fans, and played a crucial role in creating
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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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Meet Sunnryse: 2021 Smilow Rainier Vista Youth of the Year
Meet Sunnryse, the 2021 Youth of the Year candidate from the Smilow Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club!
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Meet Piper: 2019 Ballard Youth of the Year
From shy new girl to a service leader at the Ballard Boys & Girls Club, Piper’s experience at the Club has led to newfound confidence and friendships. We look forward to hearing from Piper and celebrating her at the Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on February 5, 2019!
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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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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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Meet Cadence: 2020 Bainbridge Island Youth of the Year
Meet Cadence, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the Bainbridge Island Boys & Girls Club!
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Teen Employment Conference: Register Today!
The Teen Employment Conference (TEC) is an event put on by YouthForce, the Youth Career Development Program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County. We are dedicated to leveling the professional playing field for youth with limited access to college and career readiness resources. TEC is about providing unique learning and career building opportunities for teens. Throughout the day, youth
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Taj’s Story
“The Club is a gathering space where kids can get together and be productive, giving them a community as the city changes and gentrifies.”
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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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Meet Jayden: 2020 Mercer Island Youth of the Year
Meet Jayden, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the Mercer 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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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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Meet Lila, Olympic Hills Junior Youth of the Year
“Lila is the leader our world needs and a Club member we are proud to call our Youth of the Year.”
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Meet LJ: 2020 Southwest Youth of the Year
Meet LJ, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the Southwest Boys & Girls Club!
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Vanessa’s Story
Dr. Vanessa Hara recalls her Club experience and the strong mentorship that gave her confidence to pursue her dreams.
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Meet Prarthana: 2021 Sammamish Youth of the Year
Meet Prarthana, the 2021 Youth of the Year candidate from the Sammamish Boys & Girls Club!
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Youth Spotlight: Paola
When I started going to the Boys & Girls Club, I finally started feeling safe, happy and comfortable.
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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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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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Kids Auction 2018 Recap
Thank you Kids Auction 2018 supporters! Together, we raised… $1,099,530 On Saturday, October 6th, more than 800 community members...
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Kids Auction 2019 Recap
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