HARTLEY & RUTH BARKER BRANCH
The Hartley & Ruth Barker Branch offers a safe and affordable place for young people to spend time during critical non-school hours and 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 caring relationships and connections to new friends that reinforce a sense of belonging, personal accountability, civility and civic responsibility.
Location / Contact
2311 N. Miller Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Phone: (480) 947-6331
Fax: (480) 248-7558
barker@bgcs.org
Hours
Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
After School Program
Monday – Friday
Youth: After School – 6:30 p.m.
Teens: After School – 7:00 p.m.
Summer/Breaks
Monday – Friday
Youth: 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Teens: 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Staff
David Debruin – Branch Director
Monica Rodriguez – Youth Development Supervisor
Beethoven Felix – Director of Teen Services
Tyren King – Sports & Fitness Coordinator
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CLUB
SUMMER CAMP 2021
| Week/Dates | Weekly Theme | Dress Up | Special Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1: June 1 – 4 | Animal Planet | Favorite Animal | Deb’s Dragons |
| 2: June 7 – 11 | Carnival is in Town | Wacky Wear | Juggler |
| 3: June 14 – 18 | The Land Before Time | Dinosaur | Dino Crew |
| 4: June 21 – 25 | S.T.E.A.M. Week | Career Day | Mad Science |
| 5: June 28 – July 2 | The Magic Show | Wizard | Magician |
| 6: July 6 – 9 | Sports Week | Sports | Games |
| 7: July 12 – 16 | Color Olympcs | Team Colors | Dance Party |
| 8: July 19 – 25 | The Supers | Superhero or Villian | Inflatables |
| 9: July 26 – 30 | Into the Galaxy | Space | Star Wars |
Surrounding Schools
The Hartley & Ruth Barker Branch proudly accepts youth from all schools. Click to see some of our surrounding schools:
Elementary Schools
Arcadia Neighborhood Learning Center (ANLC)
Hohokam
Hopi
Kiva
Navajo
Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH)
Pima
Tavan
Tonalea
Yavapai
Middle Schools
Arcadia Neighborhood Learning Center (ANLC)
Ingleside
Supai
High Schools
Arcadia High School
Coronado High School
Branch History
Named after longtime supporters of the Boys & Girls Club, the Hartley & Ruth Barker Branch opened its big blue doors in 1998. It officially replaced the Osborn Branch – the organization’s first location, which had been providing youth development services since 1958. The Hartley & Ruth Barker Branch provides national award-winning youth programming, year-round sports leagues, a technology lab, an art room, and a full-service teen center. It continues to be one of the most highly attended Branches of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.
