Every day after school and over the summer, your child has a safe, positive place to go, a place they feel welcome and feel like they belong—the Southwest Boys & Girls Club.

With our full-service Club, we reach 1,000 youth annually, serving children 5–18 years old.

Staff

Our caring staff are trained to create a learning scenario out of every game, to nurture self-esteem in every exchange with a child, and to boost the confidence that can be so fleeting during adolescence.

The positive relationships our mentors build with children at the Club are a key element of our impact on youth. Eighty-five percent of Club alumni said that Club staff helped them to know right from wrong, and 82 percent said that staff helped their self-confidence as a child (results from the Harris Interactive 2007 BGCA Alumni Survey).

Costs

The heart of every Boys & Girls Club is its drop-in program.  A membership to the Southwest Boys & Girls Club costs just $25 a year, and if a family can’t afford that we do everything we can to provide scholarships. Fees for other programming and summer camps vary, and scholarship opportunities are often available for families in need. Please contact the Club to learn more about programs, costs, and scholarship availability.

Programs

Our nationally recognized programs and activities impact children in three essential ways: academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. A youth development strategy underlies all of our programs and fosters a sense of belonging, competence, and usefulness, and builds self-esteem and self-confidence among Club members.

To see a full list of the programs offered at the Southwest Boys & Girls Club please click here.

“Eighty-eight percent of Club kids surveyed reported that spending time at the Club helped them make positive decisions in life, like staying out of trouble at home and school, saying no to things that are wrong, and attending class.”
– 2008 United Way of King County Outcomes Survey

Summer Camp

"Boys & Girls Clubs are a tried and true leader in summer camp programming. We offer weekly camps for youth ages 5–18. Our camps are as diverse as your children’s needs and interests. Choose from sports, adventure, enrichment, science and technology, or teen camps. We offer a dependable and affordable way to fill a child’s summer with fun. Contact the SW Club to learn more and register for camps.

Parents FAQ

How does a Boys & Girls Club membership work?

A membership to the Southwest Boys & Girls Club means your child can come anytime to the Club’s drop-in program. Kids are welcome anytime our doors are open—after school, during school breaks, over the summer. The drop-in program is the heart of every Boys & Girls Club. 

How will my child get to the Club after school?

Kids either walk to the Club or they are picked up after school by one of our Club vans. As soon as school lets out, our Clubs go into high gear, shuttling kids from school to the Club.

How much does a membership cost?

Just $25 a year.  

How much do summer camps or spring break camps cost?

Our Clubs offer a wide range of summer and school break camps. Costs vary, so contact the SW Club closer to those dates.

What are your Club hours? 

The Club is open from Monday-Friday opening at 2pm and closing at 7:00 PM for youth ages 5-12, we stay open for teens until 8:30pm Monday - Thursday and stay open for Late Night on Friday night until midnight.

What if I can’t afford a membership or a camp fee?

If you’re worried about being able to afford our services, then please call and ask about scholarship opportunities. We want to make sure that our doors are open to everyone.