Our Mission:

To inspire and enable young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive responsible citizens by providing neighborhood-based Clubs that are safe and positive places for kids.

Our Core Beliefs:

The Boys & Girls Club provides a safe place to learn and grow; ongoing relationships with caring adult professionals; life enhancing programs; character development experiences; hope and opportunity.

Who We Are:

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County is a youth development agency serving school-age youth 5-18 years old. In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision during the most critical after school hours or during the summer. Young people need a safe place of their own where they can have fun.

Boys and Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.

Because Boys and Girls Clubs are affordable to all youth - membership is $10-$25 a year - we rely on the community for funding. Clubs are funded by individual and corporate donations, special events, and grants. What could be more important than ensuring our youth are safe and learning positive values? Boys and Girls Clubs change kids' lives! Which helps us guarantee a better future.

Essentially, Boys and Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow -- all while having fun.