Updates

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When schools are closed, Clubs are OPEN for Distance Learning! Program frees range from $60-$100 per week for youth, and teens attend FREE with annual membership. Financial assistance is available! Learn more here & see a list of participating Club locations.

Starting July 13th the Spencer D. & Mary Jane Stewart Branch and I.G. Homes Branch will be temporarily closed. All members are welcome to attend any other BGCAZ Club.

The Colangelo and Swift Branches are the closest clubs to Stewart. Homes Branch closest alternatives are the Diamondbacks and Gabel Branches.

Previous Updates

Ladmo Branch and Spencer D. & Mary Jane Stewart Branch re-opened on June 15.

*NEW* Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley Coronavirus Preventative Measures (see full infographic)

Summer Fun is starting at BGCAZ! We have NEW Summer Program hours so be sure to check your Club's page for updates >>

Club openings for June 1: Warner & Shirley Gabel Branch, I.G. Homes Branch, and Harry & Sandy Rosenzweig Branch.

Littleton Branch - Avondale and Jerry & Helen Wisotsky Branch - Peoria Branch re-opened on May 18!

UMOM Club programs re-opened on May 11th and Grant Woods Branch - Mesa opened May 13th.

The Gilbert Branch re-opened May 4th.

We are operating extended hours 7/8am – 6pm for members and you will only pay the normal rates.
New members are welcome to join the Club.
All students will be able to enjoy breakfast and lunch at the Club.
We are planning to shift to our summer programming on June 1st and regular summer fees will apply

PLEASE NOTE: The Stevenson Club in Mesa will remain closed, following the plans of the Mesa Unified School District. Members from that Club are welcome to attend any other BGCAZ Club.

Due to the current crisis, we have a number of additional safety and staffing protocols in place to protect our members and staff. We’ve modified our staffing ratios so youth are in smaller rotation groups, we have additional cleaning and handwashing protocols, and we will limit the number of youth served so we can maintain these small groups as advised by the CDC and AZDHS.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley - Arizona (BGCAZ) Will Open Clubs for Impacted Families

In response to the closings of a number of Valley school districts, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley is opening local Clubs impacted areas during school hours to serve our members and the greater community. We came to this decision, despite the increase in costs, to be able to support our community.

We are monitoring the situation closely and will continue to operate as long as we are able to provide a safe environment for young people. As always, we place the safety of our youth and staff at the highest level.

Serving youth who need us the most.

As an organization, we are working hard to be a reliable partner for our families and the families of those emergency health care, public safety, and essential service workers. This is not a decision that we have come to lightly – your health and safety is our top priority.

Clubs are available to current members and open to new members with priority being given to healthcare and essential employees. Space is limited based on each location's capacity.

We are open to serve families that are not able to telecommute for their work and children that rely on the school systems for daily meals.

If your child(ren) shows any symptoms or falls into CDC criteria of high risk, keep them home.

Additionally, if you can keep your child(ren) at home due to the ability to take time off or employer who allows you to telecommute, please do so.

Press Release: Boys & Girls Clubs Will Open Clubs for Impacted Families