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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley

The Most Trusted Out-of-School-Time Programs in Phoenix

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

About Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ):

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley offers affordable after-school and summer programs for 16,000+ young people in grades K-12. At Clubs across the Valley, BGCAZ provides award-winning programs designed to change the lives of young people.

For over 70 years, BGCAZ has been creating equity and opportunity for youth through academic, social, and workforce opportunities. We help young people make healthy decisions and focus on social and emotional development to build resilient young adults. Most importantly, we work to develop strong character and leadership skills by creating positive connections to caring adults and their community.

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 Choices and Career Pathways & Workforce Readiness.

Academic Success: Graduate from high school, ready for college, trade school, military or employment.
Good Character & Leadership: Be an engaged member in the community, and model strong character.
Healthy Lifestyles: Adopt a healthy diet, practice healthy lifestyle choices and make a lifelong commitment to fitness.
Career Pathways & Workforce Readiness: Build knowledge, skills and learning experiences to prepare for the 21st century workforce and lifetime economic potential.

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 $30 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 8 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 27 clubhouses in the Phoenix metro area by clicking here, and see how BGCAZ can exceed your expectations for out-of-school-time care.