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      • Chandler Compadres Branch and Teen Center – Chandler
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  • CLUBS & LOCATIONS
    • West
      • Bob Bové Branch, A Thornwood Legacy – Avondale
      • Bret Tarver Elementary School Branch – Phoenix
      • Cartwright Branch – Phoenix
      • Heatherbrae Elementary School – Phoenix
      • Jerry & Helen Wisotsky Branch – Peoria
      • Jerry Colangelo Branch – Phoenix
      • Littleton Club at Underdown Learning Center – Avondale
      • Louis & Elizabeth Sands Branch – Glendale
      • Palm Lane Branch – Phoenix
      • Spencer D. & Mary Jane Stewart Branch – Phoenix
      • Swift Kids Branch – Glendale
    • Central
      • Bob & Renee Parsons Branch – Phoenix
      • Ed Robson Family Branch – Phoenix
      • Harry & Sandy Rosenzweig Branch – Phoenix
      • I.G. Homes Branch – Phoenix
      • Metro North Branch – Phoenix
      • Arizona Diamondbacks Branch: A Kieckhefer Family Legacy – Phoenix
      • Thunderbirds Branch & Peggy Hoag Teen Center – Guadalupe
      • UMOM Branch – Phoenix
      • Warner & Shirley Gabel Branch – Phoenix
    • East
      • Chandler Compadres Branch and Teen Center – Chandler
      • Eisenhower Center for Innovation Branch – Mesa
      • Gilbert Branch – Gilbert
      • Grant Woods Branch & Teen Center – Mesa
      • Ladmo Branch – Tempe
      • North Tempe Branch – Tempe
      • San Tan Heights Branch – San Tan Valley
      • Skyline Ranch Elementary Branch – San Tan Valley
      • Stevenson Branch – Mesa
      • Superstition Mountain Branch – Apache Junction
    • Arizona
      • Kingman Branch – Kingman
      • Yuma Branch – Yuma
    • All-Valley
      • AZYouthforce
      • Mesa Arts Academy
      • Bob & Renee Parsons Children’s Dental Clinic
      • Program Services Center – Central
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    • Summer Camp
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    • Whole Child Approach
    • Scholarship Opportunities
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    • 2nd Chance Sports Gear Drive
    • Monthly Giving
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    • Attend an Event
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About Us

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About Us

  • Mission and Vision
  • Formula For Impact
  • Supporting Families
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  • Formula For Impact
  • Supporting Families

There is a reason Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ) is the largest childcare provider in the Valley: Parents trust BGCAZ to provide a safe, positive, fun environment for their kids’ out-of-school time.

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1. Our Mission and Vision

Mission

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley empowers young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible members of the community.

Vision

To be the premier out-of-school-time provider and leading voice for youth development in Arizona, ensuring youth and teens have the skills and resilience to successfully navigate childhood and prepare for adulthood.

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2. Formula For Impact

Boys & Girls Clubs employs a Formula For Impact for how the organization impacts the life of a child. Our programs are organized around four Priority Outcomes: Academic Success; Good Character & Leadership, Healthy Lifestyles and Career Pathways & Workforce Readiness.

Download the Formula For Impact Flyer (PDF)

Learn More: Success Stories, Impact

Academic Success

Members engage in daily academic enrichment activity with supportive adults facilitating homework help and education programs that complement and reinforce what youth learn during the school day. Rooted in social-emotional development practices, members develop key skills such as: curiosity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking.

Healthy Lifestyles

Members engage in daily physical activity, make healthy nutrition choices, employ good resistance and decision-making skills, and refrain from participating in risky behaviors.

Good Character and Leadership

Members have access to caring and supportive adults who help foster resilience to challenges, stress, and bullying, while also learning to treat each other with respect. Members demonstrate leadership and service to others in the Club and in the community, and understand their rights and responsibilities as community members.

Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness

Members engage in career pathway and workforce readiness learning and internship opportunities to explore a variety of careers in order to develop their own personalized plan for success.

Hear From Our Parents

Parents have spoken, and their feedback says it all! 💬 Discover how Boys & Girls Clubs are creating a positive impact for kids, teens, and families in our community.

See Parent Survey Results

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3. How We Support Families

Empowering Kids, Empowering Families Through High-Quality, Affordable Programs That Stay Open Late

Whether it is during summer camp, after-school time, or in one of our other enrichment programs, BGCAZ offers unique experiences in the arts, physical fitness, character development, and leadership training. We also provide our kids with proven educational programs and academic support — along with plenty of healthy fun and recreation.

Our caring, professional, well-trained staff help to empower children and young adults to succeed in school, to develop mentally and emotionally, and to reach their full potential as responsible, caring, productive citizens.

At just $40-$80 per month during the school year (including snacks and a hot, nutritious dinner at no additional cost), BGCAZ is not only affordable — it is the best deal around!

We support families’ work schedules by staying open until 7 pm, ensuring that parents are able to fulfill their work obligations without worrying about their children’s safety or well-being.

Explore one of our 30+ Clubhouses in the Phoenix metro area by clicking here, and see how BGCAZ can exceed your expectations for out-of-school-time care.

Learn More: BGCAZ Leadership, Board of Directors

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Thank you to the Valley of the Sun United Way for your support of quality after school programs at our BGCAZ Clubs.

BGCAZ is a 501(c)3 (nonprofit) organization and donations are tax deductible. Federal Tax ID: 86-0550646

 

Arizona State QCO Code: 20331 (Arizona DOR Form 321)

Mesa Arts Academy (School Tax Credit – CTDS #078613101 on AZDOR Form 322)​ 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

 

BGCAZ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, genetics, veteran or disability status

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