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      • 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
      • Buzz Sands Branch (Metro North) – 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
      • Stevenson Branch – Mesa
      • Superstition Mountain Branch – Apache Junction
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      • Kingman Branch – Kingman
      • Yuma Branch – Yuma
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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
      • Buzz Sands Branch (Metro North) – 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
      • Stevenson Branch – Mesa
      • Superstition Mountain Branch – Apache Junction
    • Arizona
      • Kingman Branch – Kingman
      • Yuma Branch – Yuma
    • All-Valley
      • AZYouthforce
      • Mesa Arts Academy
      • Program Services Center – Central
  • Programs
    • All Club Programs
    • After School
    • Summer Camp
    • AZYouthforce
    • Lemonade Day
    • Leadership Academy & Youth of the Year
    • Whole Child Approach
    • Scholarship Opportunities
    • Safety at Clubs
    • Online Resources
  • Donate
    • Donate Online
    • Monthly Giving
    • Tax Credits
    • Estate & Legacy Giving
    • Corporate Partners
    • Shop & Support
    • More Ways to Give
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Alumni
    • CONNECT
  • News
  • Events
  • About
    • Success Stories
    • Impact
    • Leadership
      • Senior Leadership
      • Board of Directors
      • CONNECT
    • Foundation
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    • BGCAZ Merger Case Statement
    • BGCAZ Brand Guidelines (Media Kit)
    • Careers
    • Contact Us

Parent Survey

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Parent Survey

  • Survey Overview
  • Impact on Families
  • Impact on Kids
  • Meals & Wellness
  • Our Commitment
  • Survey Overview
  • Impact on Families
  • Impact on Kids
  • Meals & Wellness
  • Our Commitment

Welcome Parents! In spring of 2026, more than 2,000 parents/guardians participated in our semiannual survey about their experience with BGCAZ. We take parent feedback seriously and have been sharing the results internally to continue serving our families and improving. Here are some of the highlights.

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1. BGCAZ Impact on Parents & Families

Parents shared that the Club provides more than a safe place for kids after school—it gives families confidence, stability, and peace of mind. Many told us the Club helps them balance work, school, and family life while knowing their children are supported.

Parents Rate Their Club Experience Positively

%
Of Parents rated their overall Club experience a 4 or 5 out of 5
%
Of Parents rated their overall Club experience a perfect 5 of 5

Supporting Arizona’s Working Families

%
Of Parents say the Club helps them keep their job
%
Of Parents say the Club allows them to pursue school or career goals

"The Club is more important to our household than people realize."

"Thank you for everything you do for our family."

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2. Impact for Club Kids

Children come to the Club to learn, grow, make friends, and discover new opportunities. Parents shared that their children feel welcomed, build confidence, develop positive relationships, and enjoy programs that support the whole child.

Building Confidence, Friendships, & Social Skills

%
Satisfaction with peer interaction and social development
%
Say their child has positive relationships with Club staff
%
Say their child has positive relationships with other youth

Learning, Growth, & Opportunity

%
Satisfaction with STEM opportunities
%
Satisfaction with arts and music programs
%
Satisfaction with homework help and academic support
%
Satisfaction with character-building and decision-making programs

Highest Rated Program Areas

  • 98.1% Satisfied - Physical Activity & Recreation
  • 98.0% Satisfied - Peer Interaction & Social Skill Development
  • 96.4% Satisfied - Snacks, Meals, & Health Options
  • 93.9% Satisfied - Responsible Decision-Making
  • 92.6% Satisfied - Music & Arts Program
  • 92.2%Satisfied - STEM Opportunities
  • 90.6% Satisfied - Homwork Assistance & Academic Support
  • 90.6% Satisfied - Parent / Family Activities

"My children are happy going there and coming out of their shells."

"Thank you for everything you do for our family."

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3. Meals & Wellness

Healthy meals and snacks do more than fill hungry stomachs—they help children learn, play, and succeed. Parents told us these programs make a meaningful difference for their families every day.

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Satisfaction with meals and healthy snacks
%
Say the meal program is important to their family

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4. Our Commitment

Every survey response helps us better understand the needs of our families. While parents celebrated the caring relationships and positive experiences at our Clubs, they also shared thoughtful ideas that will help us continue improving.

Parents Asked For

  • More family engagement nights
  • Additional field trips & recreation opportunities
  • More communication & program updates
  • Easier registration & payment systems
  • Additional STEM and enrichment opportunities 

Staff Make the Difference! Parents Describe Staff As...

  • Caring
  • Supportive
  • Welcoming
  • Patient
  • Encouraging
  • Trustworthy

How Staff Helped their Child

  • Feel Accepted
  • Build Confidence
  • Improve Social Skills
  • Stay Engaged & Active
  • Feel Emotionally Safe

"The staff is AMAZING."

"My child has grown so much as a person."

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Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your feedback. Your voice is helping shape the future of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley!

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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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