Getting to know the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley was formed in 1968 by a group of community leaders who recognized the growing need for high-quality, affordable programs and facilities for the area’s young people. The Club is a chartered member of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, an organization with more than 4,000 clubs nationwide serving over a million youth a year. Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley is governed by a volunteer board of directors comprised of outstanding leaders in the community and staffed by a team of dedicated Youth Development Professionals.

Mission:

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

The Club is where kids and teens belong.

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley provides after school and summer programs for youth in and around Santa Clarita Valley. We now have 5 locations, including Canyon Country, Castaic, and Newhall. Programs are safe and affordable year round. The Club is committed to supporting academic success, providing a second home, and building leaders. Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley is one of over 4,000 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs across the country at www.bgca.org. Membership begins at 7 years old, is just $60 a year, and provides you access to both of our full-service Clubhouses here in Santa Clarita where your child’s safety is our number one priority. At the Club, your child will receive access to homework help, a healthy snack, and opportunities for youth sports, STEM programs, and fun games and activities. The Club has been proving a fun safe place for kids after-school since 1968.

Where your children can be themselves, dream big, and accomplish their aspirations.

Our goal is to meet your kids and teens where they are, providing a safe place to help them grow in the right direction, we focus on three key outcome areas: education, character-building and healthy lifestyles. The Club is a place for your kids to laugh. A place to learn. A place to grow. A place to belong. With all the distractions that exist today, there are many directions youth can go. Along with teachers, friends and family, we’re an ally who’s on their side, here to guide them toward a great future. Staffed by caring and trained professionals, Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley offers more than just a watchful eye, but a place where your kids can connect with mentors and grow outside the classroom.

When the school bell rings,we’re there for your kids:

Kids can get into trouble if they don’t have a safe place to go between the last school bell and dinner time. Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley is here to ease your mind by providing a safe, supervised place for them to drop in and feel at home.

Building confidence, friendships, and career paths.

The Club strives to improve each child’s life by instilling self-esteem, courage, and positive values through all of our educational programs. Our youth come to The Club to receive homework assistance, a healthy snack, computer access, youth sports, mentoring, social recreation, arts & crafts and so much more. Our members gain confidence by developing a sense of usefulness, competence and belonging. Not only will your kids have fun afterschool but they will also get their homework done and have opportunities to learn and grow beyond the classroom. In the summer we provide breakfast and lunch too!

When you’re a Club member, you’re never alone.

• A safe, positive environment(encompassing both physical and emotional safety)
• Supportive relationships with adults and peers
• Access to fun and a sense of belonging
• Meaningful opportunities and expectations
• Formal and informal recognition

Laying the foundation for a great future.

Sign your child or children up online today or come on by!

For more information go to www.scvbgc.org.

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