National Adoption Day Sojourner Center On November 22nd, 2014 our teens will take part in National Adoption Day. This is a very special day for hundreds of foster care kids who will become part of a permanent family. Our teens will be part of the celebration of these adoptions by helping with carnival games and […]
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Foundation has announced the hiring of Kathy X. Kramer as their new Executive Director. Kramer brings more than 30 years of experience as a development officer with a focus on fundraising in health and human service settings including management, board relationships and strategic planning. Also, having grown […]
The Thunderbirds Branch members and their families are excited to attend our very first Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday, November 25th from 6 pm – 7 pm. The centerpiece of our dinning area is our handmade “Gratitude Tree” which stands 10 feet tall. Parents and members alike have added gratitude leaves to the tree, detailing some […]
The Thunderbirds Branch is thrilled to partner with Copper Ridge Elementary School in North Scottsdale for a new Intramural program. Zachary Clark, a Thunderbirds Staff member will run intramural games each day during recess time. Over 500 Copper Ridge students will get the benefit of Zach’s Boys & Girls Club training and expertise. These intramural […]
The McKee Branch will be hosting it’s third annual Thanksgiving Dinner open to members of the Club and community on Tuesday, November 25th, 2014. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m.and end at 8:00 p.m. The Club will be supplying the turkey, drinks, and all the necessary tools to eat and are asking for parents […]
Let us take care of your kids while you shop for their Christmas gifts! The Barker Keystone Club is hosting a “Shop and Drop” late night event on Friday, Dec 19. Parents can drop off their children at 6:30 pm, and pick them up anytime before 10:30 pm. Staff will provide dinner, host games, make […]
Specialized Camps: Art Camp-Threads Lego Camp- Academy of Engineering Design Camp- Music Making and Photo Illustration The Piper Branch is getting ready to complete our first session of Specialized Camps, which have been a great success. The Camps that our members had the opportunity to participate in for the last few months included: Art Camp-Threads, […]
The Barker Branch will begin registration on Monday, December 1, 2014. Parents can register their children for Week 1 (Dec 22-24) and/or Week 2 (Dec 29–Jan 2). Club hours are 7:30 am – 6 pm during Winter Break. The Club is closed Dec 25-26 for Christmas, and Jan 1 for New Year’s. Attendees will enjoy […]
Did you know that Barker After-School Program attendees get a free hot meal everyday at 3:30 pm? The Club provides items such as pizza, chicken nuggets, and corn dogs, along with a side of fruit or vegetables through a partnership with the Scottsdale Unified School District. Our members line up every afternoon, eager for a […]
The 2014 Youth Flag Football League regular season concluded on Tuesday, November 4th. Teams are preparing for next week’s playoffs. This season went on with great success. Players from both divisions were playing at a high level early in the season. This made for great competition and exciting games all season long. Thanks to the […]
