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
Laura McCrodden – Branch Director
– Youth Development Supervisor
Joe Rodriguez – Teen Development Supervisor
Jasmine Punch – 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*
High Schools
Desert Mountain*
Chaparral**
Cicero Prep**
Rancho Solano Prep**
Saguaro**
*Transportation provided by the school district.
**Transportation provided by 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.
TEENS
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale offers teen services to members in grades 7-12 (incoming 7th graders must be 12 years old). Programs are uniquely developed based on the needs and interests of the members that come through our doors. Field trips, events and programs are created to benefit teenage youth and help them grow socially and academically, while still keeping a focus on fun.