Since 1952, Boys &
Girls Clubs of Bellevue has provided the young
people of our community with something they need
and want most: a safe environment where adults
respect and listen to them; a place where they
can have fun. At Boys & Girls Clubs of
Bellevue, members are encouraged to be
themselves as they participate in interesting,
constructive activities that channel youthful
energy into challenging pursuits. We proved
prevention-focused programming for youth, ages 2
½ - 19, within 5 core program areas adopted by
Boys & Girls Clubs of America:
Character
and Leadership Development
Sports, Fitness, Recreation
The Arts
Education and Career
Development
Health and Life Skills
A well proven,
nationally designed ‘youth development strategy’
is integrated into all programming by
well-trained, professional staff who serve as
positive role models.
Since 1995, Boys &
Girls Clubs of Bellevue has expanded from one
location in downtown Bellevue, to 11 Clubs
throughout the city. Much of this growth
follows our targeted outreach efforts to provide
services to every local child. Much of this is
done through valuable partnerships with
organizations including the City of Bellevue,
Bellevue School District, Bellevue Police
Department, King County Housing Authority, Youth
Eastside Services and many others.
Since 1995, Club membership has
increased from 3,800 to over 7,500 registered
members with an additional 4,000 teens being
served annually. Through these members, the
Club provides programs for more than half the
school age population of Bellevue.
The Club currently operates 11
sites within the City of Bellevue the Main
Clubhouse, and Teen Center located in downtown
Bellevue; three Clubs in public housing,
Eastside Terrace, Hidden Village, Spiritwood
Manor; five school sites, Ardmore,c Cherry Crest, Bennett,
Phantom Lake and Stevenson
Elementary Schools; and the South Bellevue
Community Center, a unique partnership with the
City of Bellevue.
The Club continues to explore new avenues of
outreach and is currently exploring relocation, or
renovation of the Main Clubhouse.
