ABOUT US
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale serves thousands of youth at nine locations within Scottsdale, North Phoenix, Fountain Hills, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and the Hualapai Nation. Inside our doors, youth development professionals and mentors provide guidance, support, and encouragement in a safe environment to create an optimal Club experience. Our outcome-based programming assures that success is within reach for all kids and teens, no matter their circumstances.
Our Mission
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Our Vision
Provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.
Our Values
ACCOUNTABILITY
We uphold punctuality and accountability by consistently meeting deadlines, holding others accountable when needed, and fostering a culture of personal responsibility through transparent communication for continuous improvement.
INCLUSIVITY
We prioritize inclusivity, valuing the needs of our staff, members, and families. We put community and team interests above personal interests.
INTEGRITY
We uphold a culture of excellence, accountability, and integrity, where we strive for high performance, engage in crucial conversations, and address any integrity concerns promptly.
RESPECT
Striving for continuous improvement, we encourage open dialogue and embrace accountability.
SAFETY
We embody a safety-first culture, actively seeking to enhance policies for safer operations, fearlessly reporting safety concerns, and prioritizing safety in all decision-making processes.
TRANSPARENCY
We foster a culture of transparent communication, embracing respectful radical candor with leaders, peers, and colleagues, openly addressing concerns, and seeking help when needed to continually improve our organization.
History
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale was established in 1954 serving 282 youth in order to keep them productive and safe during critical non-school hours. Since then, our organization has added, built, and expanded Clubs served thousands upon thousands of more children and teens, and expanded our reach to communities across the Northeast Valley and in Indian Country. Today, thousands of youth call our Greater Scottsdale community home. In the last 70 years, our commitment to providing quality opportunities for youth has never wavered.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Boys & Girls Clubs of America had its beginnings in 1860 with three women in Hartford, Conn. believing that boys who roamed the streets should have a positive alternative, they organized the first Club. A cause was born. Today, Boys & Girls Clubs annually serve nearly 4 million youth through membership and community outreach, in some 4,000 Club locations throughout the country.
