Philosophy - Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale

The programs offered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale are carefully designed to develop character and life-enhancing skills. When youth leave the Clubs at age 18, they will have:

• A positive self-identity
• Scholastic, career, social, emotional and cultural competencies
• A desire to remain involved in their community
• Health and well-being
• A moral compass

Five Core Service Areas

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale provide quality programs focused on five core areas key to developing life-enhancing skills and nurturing self-esteem. Programs are offered in a supportive environment and are based upon physical, emotional, cultural and social needs, designed to encourage critical thinking and to expand areas of interest. The five core areas of focus are:

The Arts
Enables youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of visual and tactile arts and crafts, performing arts and creative writing.

Character & Leadership Development
Empowers youth to support and influence their Club and community while developing relationships, a positive self-image and respect for cultural differences.

Education & Career Development
Enables youth to improve academic skills, apply learning to everyday situations, embrace technology and develop job skills.

Health & Life Skills
Encourages young people to make positive lifestyle choices that will nurture their well-being by setting personal goals and learning skills to be successful, self-sufficient adults.

Sports, Fitness & Recreation
Fosters social and interpersonal skills, fitness, stress management, positive use of leisure time and an appreciation for the environment.

"I wake up each day knowing I am making a difference in children’s lives."

- E.J. Hughes
Branch Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of
Greater Scottsdale
Vestar Branch

"The Boys and Girls Clubs has truly
been my backbone providing me with endless support, friendship, and the
experiences of a lifetime. "

- Shannon Holmes
2007 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Youth of the Year and State Youth of the Year Finalist