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Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound serves over 11,800 youth at 8 branches and 11 outreach sites throughout Pierce, Mason and Kitsap Counties, enabling all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential, as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Business Info
The Positive Place for Kids
Web Address: 
http://www.bg-clubs.com
Street Address: 
1501 Pacific Ave Ste 301
Tacoma, Washington 98402

Phone: 
1 253-502-4600
Fax: 
1 253-572-8449
Service Area: 
Pierce, Mason and Kitsap Counties, Tacoma, Lakewood, Parkland/Spanaway, Bremerton, North Mason, South Kitsap/Port Orchard, Silverdale, Belfair, coming soon to Gig Harbor
Business Information: 
Building strong communities is key to building a stronger America. What better place to start than with America’s young people? They are, after all, America’s future. Fortunately, there’s a century-old, neighborhood-based organization dedicated to equipping young people with the skills and character traits they need to succeed—the Boys & Girls Club.
What We Do: 
Boys & Girls Clubs offer core programs, throughout the school year (before and after school) and summer day camps, to engage young people in activities with adults, peers and family members that enable them to reach their full potential. Boys & Girls Clubs are for all girls and boys, is guidance oriented, has professional leadership, has an open door (are open when kids need it most), are building-centered (facility especially designed for and dedicated for youth programs), and assures all girls and boys can afford to belong. The 6 core program areas are: Character and Leadership Development (Youth of the Month, Youth of the Year, Torch and Keystone Club); Education and Career Development (Power Hour, Goals for Growth/Goals for Graduation, Money Matters, Junior Staff and Job Ready); Health and Life Skills (SMART Moves, Start SMART, Stay SMART, SMART Girls, SMART Parents, Passport to Manhood, Triple Play and USDA Meal Program); The Arts (Art After School, National Fine Arts Program, National Photography Contest and Arts & Crafts); Sports, Fitness and Recreation (Games Room Activities and NYSA Athletics); Technology (BOTT Stars, BOTT Media—Club Tech, and Digital Arts, Club Tech—Skills, Design, Music, Photo and Movie Tech).
Business Services: 
Youth Services/Activities, Child Care, Before and After School Programs, Summer Day Camp Programs, Teen Programs, DSHS Accepted
Business Details
Store Hours: 
During the School Year 2:30—7:00pm, Summertime 7am—6pm, Late night teen programs also available at select locations.
Payment Options: 
Affordable fees. Please check with each individual Branch for specific membership and summertime program fees. Sliding Scale available, DSHS accepted at most locations, no child turned away due to inability to pay.
Year Founded: 
Established in Tacoma in 1940