--- title: "Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ) – After School Programming in Phoenix, East Valley, West Valley (2026)" id: "14818" type: "page" slug: "boys-girls-clubs-of-the-valley-bgcaz-after-school-programming-in-phoenix-east-valley-west-valley-2022" published_at: "2022-07-29T21:20:40+00:00" modified_at: "2026-10-30T21:24:15+00:00" url: "https://www.bgcaz.org/" markdown_url: "https://www.bgcaz.org/index.md" excerpt: "Welcome Arizona Parents! Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley offers affordable after-school and summer programs for 20,000+ young people in grades K-12. At 30+ Clubs across the Valley, BGCAZ provides award-winning programs designed to change the lives of young..." --- [Learn More](https://www.bgcaz.org/after-school-programs/) After School Program Ages 5-18 | 30+ Clubs Across Arizona [Find a Club](/clubs/) ![Image](//www.bgcaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bgcaz-homepage-hero-ASP-purple-swoosh.png "bgcaz-homepage-hero-ASP-purple-swoosh") ![Image](//www.bgcaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/hero-slider-brushstroke-white-bottom-2500-216.png "hero-slider-brushstroke-white-bottom-2500-216") # Welcome Arizona Parents! Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley offers affordable [after-school](https://www.bgcaz.org/after-school-programs/) and [summer programs](https://www.bgcaz.org/summerfun/) for 20,000+ young people in grades K-12. At [30+ Clubs across the Valley](/clubs/) , BGCAZ provides award-winning programs designed to change the lives of young people. - - [Academic Success](https://www.bgcaz.org/community-impact/#academicsuccess) - [Character & Leadership](https://www.bgcaz.org/community-impact/#goodcharacterandleadership) - [Health & Wellbeing](https://www.bgcaz.org/community-impact/#healthylifestyles) - [Life & Workforce Readiness](https://www.bgcaz.org/community-impact/#workforce) In our [After School Programming](https://www.bgcaz.org/after-school-programs/) (3 pm - 7 pm) you can expect meals, tutoring, [sports](https://www.bgcaz.org/sports-programs/) , and activities! [https://www.instagram.com/bgcarizona/](https://www.instagram.com/bgcarizona/) [https://www.facebook.com/BGCArizona/](https://www.facebook.com/BGCArizona/) [https://www.youtube.com/user/BGCEV](https://www.youtube.com/user/BGCEV) [https://twitter.com/bgcarizona](https://twitter.com/bgcarizona) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/264017/admin/feed/posts/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/264017/admin/feed/posts/) ![Smiling boy holding up handmade artwork](//www.bgcaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BGCAZ-New-Friends-Slider-Create-1.jpg "BGCAZ – New Friends Slider – Create") ![Image](//www.bgcaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/New-Friends-Slider-Have-Fun.jpg "New Friends Slider – Have Fun") ![Two smiling BGCAZ girls with painted flower pots in hand](//www.bgcaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BGCAZ-New-Friends-Slider-Kiddos.jpg "BGCAZ – New Friends Slider – Kiddos") ## What's New at BGCAZ? Find out about fun opportunities for kids, parents, and chances to get involved! ## Holiday Shopping Brighten this holiday season for local kids by donating or registering as a volunteer shopper! Sign up to help Club kids check off their shopping lists this December. [Learn More](https://www.bgcaz.org/events/holiday-shopping/) ## [About BGCAZ](https://www.bgcaz.org/about-us/) The Most Trusted Out-of-School-Time Programs in Phoenix and across the Valley For 75 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. ![Image](//www.bgcaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/homepage-about-us-vintage1980s-photo.jpg "homepage-about-us-vintage1980s-photo") ![Image](//www.bgcaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/homepage-about-us-map.jpg "homepage-about-us-map") ![Image](//www.bgcaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/homepage-about-us-students-at-table-leaders.jpg "homepage-about-us-students-at-table-leaders") *Learn More:* - [Media Room / News](https://www.bgcaz.org/blog/) - [About Us](https://www.bgcaz.org/about-us/) - [Contact Us](https://www.bgcaz.org/contact-us/) - [Success Stories](https://www.bgcaz.org/success-stories/) - [BGCAZ Leaders](https://www.bgcaz.org/senior-leadership/) - [BGCAZ Board of Directors](https://www.bgcaz.org/board-of-directors/) - [BGCAZ Foundation](https://www.bgcaz.org/foundation/) - [Meet our Corporate Partners](https://www.bgcaz.org/corporate-partners/) - [Economic Impact Report](https://www.bgcaz.org/economicimpact/) *We are Impacting Communities beyond the Clubs!* - - [AZYouthforce Internships](https://azyouthforce.org/) - [Vista College Prep](https://www.bgcaz.org/club/metro-north-branch/) *Attention Juniors and Seniors:* - [Apply for college scholarships](https://www.bgcaz.org/scholarships/) - [S.T.E.P. Scholarship Fund - Skilled Trade Education Program](https://www.bgcaz.org/scholarships/#step) - [Thunderbirds Charities Leadership Academy](https://www.bgcaz.org/yoy/) ## [Upcoming Events](https://www.bgcaz.org/events/) Join us for fun, [exciting events](https://www.bgcaz.org/events/) that support Clubs throughout the Valley. [https://www.bgcaz.org/events/holiday-shopping/](https://www.bgcaz.org/events/holiday-shopping/) Holiday Shopping [https://www.bgcaz.org/events/stars/](https://www.bgcaz.org/events/stars/) Today's Kids, Tomorrow's Stars [https://www.bgcaz.org/events/host-fundraiser/](https://www.bgcaz.org/events/host-fundraiser/) Host Your Own Fundraiser