3975 E. Lockwood Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85050
Phone: 480.585.0170
Branch Director: E.J. Hughes
E-mail: ehughes@bgcs.org
Branch History:
In July 2007 the Vestar Branch opened in the Desert Ridge community, serving more than 8,300 families in and around the northeast Phoenix area. This 27,000 square foot facility offers all members ages 6 to 18 a Phoenix Suns sponsored gymnasium, a state-of-the-art learning center and Thunderbirds Charities Immersion Presents program, a fun and innovative science education program. Youth ages 13 to 18 also have access to a 6,000 square-foot Lamb Family Teen Center.
Branch Statistics:
- Open 255 days a year
- 1,410 members; 844 males and 566 females
- Ages 6-12: 1,035; Ages 13-18: 375
- Youth served through outreach and ancillary services (non-members): 1,112
- 23% of members are from single parent households; 12% are economically disadvantaged
Club Holidays:
Independence Day - July 3, 2009
Labor Day - September 7, 2009
Thanksgiving - November 26 & 27, 2009
Christmas Eve (close at 3pm) - December 24, 2009
Christmas - December 25, 2009
New Year's Day - January 1, 2010
Memorial Day - May 31, 2010
