Virginia G. Piper Branch
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
Christian Sanft – Branch Director
Deidra Nietz – Youth Development Supervisor
Janine Doughty – Teen Development Supervisor
Joe Rodriguez – Sports & Fitness Coordinator
Ashley Yee – Program Coordinator
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CLUB
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
Pueblo
Redfield
Middle Schools
Desert Canyon
Mountainside
Mohave
Cicero Prep
Cocopah
High Schools
Desert Mountain
Chaparral
Cicero Prep
Saguaro
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. 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.
