The Virginia G. Piper Branch is a safe, affordable place for young people during critical non-school hours and during school breaks. We provide youth development programs that support a commitment to learning, positive values, healthy habits and high expectations for success as an adult. Professionally trained staff offer ongoing, caring relationships and connections to new friends reinforce a sense of belonging, personal accountability, civility and civic responsibility.
LOCATION / CONTACT
10515 E Lakeview Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: (480) 860-1601
Fax: (480) 344-5533
piper@bgcs.org
HOURS
Monday – Friday:
7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
After-School Program
Monday – Friday
Youth 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Teens 2:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Summer/Breaks
Monday – Friday
Youth: 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Teens: 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
STAFF
Hillary Mackowski – Branch Director
James Williams – Youth Development Supervisor
Joe Rodriguez – Teen Development Supervisor
Melissa Maynard – Art Coordinator
Tre Bilello – Sports & Fitness Coordinator
Mikey Warner – Education Coordinator
SURROUNDING SCHOOLS
The Piper Branch proudly accepts youth from all schools. Click to see some of the surrounding schools:
Elementary Schools
Anasazi *
Archway Cicero**
Cheyenne*
Cochise Elementary**
Desert Canyon*
Laguna
Mission Montessori**
Pueblo**
Redfield*
Middle Schools
Desert Canyon*
Mountainside*
Mohave**
Cicero Prep**
Cocopah*
Basis Scottsdale**
High Schools
Desert Mountain*
Chaparral**
Cicero Prep**
Rancho Solano Prep**
Saguaro**
Basis Scottsdale**
*Transportation provided by the school district.
**Transportation provided by the Club.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CLUB
BRANCH HISTORY
Named after a longtime supporter of youth programming in Scottsdale, the Virginia G. Piper Branch opened in the Scottsdale Ranch community in 1991. Since opening its big blue doors, the Branch has added a full service Teen Center, year round sports leagues, national award winning programming and more. The Piper Branch was also the named an overall Best Club by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, an honor given to one out of 4,000 Clubs worldwide, and continues to be one of the most highly attended Branches at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.
