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 bush into gardening programs at four of our Clubs!
Congrats to our 2019 Jr. Youth of the Year! These outstanding elementary and middle schoolers are truly amazing!
Join us in celebrating these staff all-stars who provide consistent and thoughtful support for young people at our Clubs!
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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 NBA Math Hoops National Championship! NBA Math Hoops is a board game and curriculum that helps kids learn math and interpersonal skills through the game of basketball. It’s a great program that has helped kids see the value and fun in math, and it’s loved by kids and staff alike!
By learning skills to manage emotions, set goals, establish relationships, and make responsible decisions, kids are more likely to thrive in school and life.
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!
Meet the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County's 2019 Youth of the Year candidates!
Youth of the Year 2019
Event Date: Feb 23, 2019
Event has been rescheduled due to dangerous road conditions. New date and location are listed below! King County Youth of the Year Saturday, February 23 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club Register Meet the 2019 Youth of the Year Candidates! Join us for Youth of the Year 2019 to celebrate Club members that have shown exceptional character and accomplishments through significant adversity. We'll hear powerful stories from impressive young people about finding and embracing their
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, Boys & Girls Clubs Board Chair, shared "Being include among the incredible organizations represented is an honor in itself, and on behalf of our board, staff, families and our Club kids, we are grateful for the opportunity to be such a cornerstone community resource for young people in the greater
