The Vestar 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
3975 E. Lockwood Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Phone: (480) 585-0170
Fax: (602) 466-2417
Vestar@bgcs.org
Hours
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Before-School Program
Monday – Friday
Youth: 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
After-School Program
Monday – Friday
Youth: 2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Teens: 2:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m. Fridays
Summer / Breaks
Monday – Friday
Youth: 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Teens: 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Staff
Tyler Changet – Branch Director
Bailey Robinson – Youth Development Supervisor
Bianca Murtic– Teen Development Specialist
Lateef Olarinde – Sports & Fitness Coordinator
Joshua Glassley – Art Coordinator
Tabitha Hart – Education Coordinator
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CLUB
SURROUNDING SCHOOLS
The Thunderbirds Branch proudly accepts youth from all schools. Below please find a list of some surrounding schools. Ask about which schools provide transportation.
Elementary Schools
Wildfire ◊
Desert Trails** ◊
Boulder Creek**
Fireside** ◊
Copper Canyon**
Sky Crossing**
Middle Schools
Explorer ◊Mountain Trails**
High Schools
Pinnacle**Paradise Valley High School**
** Transportation provided by the Club.
◊ Before & after-school programming is available.
BRANCH HISTORY
The Vestar Branch opened its big blue doors in 2007 to meet the growing population demands in the Desert Ridge and North Phoenix communities. Proudly named after the Vestar company, a big supporter of the Club, the Branch provides national award-winning youth programming, sports leagues, a technology lab, art room, teen programming, and more.
