activities · 24
what they do
direct service · 21
- After-school and Summer Programs for Youth After-School Youth Development ProgramsOperates after-school and summer programs for school-age youth aged 5 to 18 at multiple locations, including the Bullhead City Youth Center, Fort Mohave Youth Center, Laughlin Youth & Teen Center, and Topock Elementary School Camp Site. These programs offer a variety of activities such as Art, S.T.E.M., triple play, life skills, educational programs, and daily free meals.
- After-school and Summer Programs for Youth After-School Youth Development ProgramsProvides after-school care and summer camp programs for school-age youth aged 5 to 18 at multiple locations, including the Bullhead City Youth Center, Fort Mohave Youth Center, Laughlin Youth & Teen Center, and Topock Elementary School Camp Site. These programs offer hot meals, educational activities (Art, S.T.E.M., life skills), sports, and field trips.
- After-school and Summer Youth Programs After-School Youth Development ProgramsProvides after-school care and summer camp programs for school-age youth aged 5 to 18, including hot meals, educational programs (Art, S.T.E.M., triple play, life skills), and field trips. Programs operate five days a week, following school district calendars for holidays and half-days, and are offered at multiple locations including Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Laughlin, and Topock Elementary School Camp Site.
- Clothing and Furniture Assistance Emergency Supply DistributionProvides clothing and shoes to local children in need through partnerships with schools and furnishes homes for veterans transitioning into housing.
- Clothing and Furniture Assistance Emergency Supply DistributionProvides clothing and shoes to local children in need through partnerships with schools and furnishes veterans transitioning into housing.
- Community Support and Outreach Emergency Supply DistributionEngages community volunteers to work with youth at the Club and provides clothing and shoes to local children in need through partnerships with schools. Also provides furniture to veterans transitioning into housing.
- Community Volunteer EngagementEngages community volunteers to regularly work with youth at the Club.
- Community Volunteer EngagementEngages community volunteers to regularly work with youth at the Club, enhancing program delivery and support.
- Facility Management and SafetyConducts quarterly facility and safety inspections at all Clubhouse locations and performs mandatory annual safety assessments from Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The organization also completed construction and renovation projects to enhance its facilities, including the Spirit Mountain Activity Center and the Bullhead Club.
- Facility Management and SafetyManages and maintains multiple club facilities, including the Bullhead City Youth Center, Laughlin Clubhouse, and a 10,000 square foot gym. Conducts quarterly facility and safety inspections and mandatory annual safety assessments in accordance with Boys & Girls Clubs of America standards.
- Facility Rental Facility Rental for Community & Arts EventsOffers rental space in its gym, board room, and multi-purpose room for events.
- Teen Workforce Readiness and Recreation After-School Youth Development ProgramsOperates a teen extension within its Bullhead City thrift store, providing a dedicated space for workforce readiness and recreation for youth in 6th grade and above.
- Teen-Specific Programs After-School Youth Development ProgramsOperates dedicated teen centers and programs for youth aged 13-18, including the Bullhead City Teen Center and a teen extension within a thrift store. These programs offer daily free meals, educational programs, leadership and career-building experiences, and field trips.
- Thrift Store Operations Community-Supported Thrift StoreOperates multiple thrift stores in Bullhead City, AZ, and Fort Mohave, AZ, including a furniture thrift store. Funds generated from these stores support local children and cover transportation costs for youth to clubhouses.
- Thrift Store Operations Community-Supported Thrift StoreOperates multiple thrift stores in Bullhead City and Fort Mohave, AZ, including a furniture thrift store. Funds generated from these stores support local children and cover transportation costs for youth to clubhouses.
- Transportation Services School Transportation ServicesProvides transportation for youth from select schools to clubhouses and for field trips.
- Youth Sports and Recreation ProgramsOperates a volleyball program and utilizes a 10,000 square foot gym for sports and recreation, providing youth with opportunities to develop athletic skills, confidence, teamwork, and leadership through practices and games led by trained coaches.
- Youth Sports and Recreation ProgramsOperates a volleyball program for youth to develop athletic skills, confidence, teamwork, and leadership, with practices and games led by trained coaches. The organization also utilizes a 10,000 square foot gym for various sports and recreation activities.
- Youth Transportation Services School Transportation ServicesProvides transportation for youth from select schools and for field trips, ensuring access to programs and activities.
- Youth Transportation Services Youth and Community Transportation AccessProvides transportation for youth from select schools and for field trips to ensure access to programs and activities.
- Youth Volleyball Program Youth Volleyball Training & CompetitionOperates a volleyball program that provides youth with opportunities to develop athletic skills, confidence, teamwork, and leadership through practices and games led by trained coaches and supervised by Club staff.
capacity building · 3
- Child Safety EnhancementsAdopted additional mandatory safety measures, including more stringent reference and background checks, enhanced Safety Committee requirements, stronger communication of safety resources, and additional membership requirements based on recommendations from RAINN.
- Child Safety and Facility MaintenanceConducts mandatory annual safety assessments, performs quarterly facility and safety inspections at all Clubhouse locations, and has adopted additional mandatory safety measures and membership requirements to enhance child safety.
- Enhanced Child Safety MeasuresAdopted additional mandatory safety measures in July 2020, including more stringent reference and background checks, enhanced Safety Committee requirements, and stronger communication of safety resources. Also implemented additional membership requirements to enhance child safety based on recommendations from RAINN in July 2021.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Comprehensive Child Safety Measures child_safety_focusedThe organization implements a multi-layered approach to child safety, including a zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate behavior, continuously updated policies, programs, and staff/volunteer training, mandatory annual criminal background checks for staff, board members, and volunteers with repetitive child contact, and requiring all staff and volunteers to be mandated reporters.
- Earned Income Generation for Program Support earned_incomeThe organization utilizes a thrift store to generate revenue, specifically to cover transportation costs for youth to attend clubhouses, and also generates revenue or community engagement through facility rentals.
- Earned Income Generation for Program Support earned_incomeThe organization utilizes revenue-generating activities, such as facility rentals and operating a thrift store, to support its programs and cover operational costs like transportation for youth.
- Equity-Focused Youth Development equity-focused_youth_developmentFocuses on ensuring equitable opportunities for youth, particularly those most in need, to achieve positive life outcomes.
- Financial Accessibility through Scholarships financial_assistanceThe organization offers scholarships to families experiencing financial hardship or receiving assistance to ensure access to its programs.
- Financial Assistance for Program Access financial_assistanceOffers scholarships to families experiencing financial hardship or receiving assistance to ensure equitable access to programs.
- Financial Assistance for Program Accessibility financial_assistanceThe organization offers scholarships to families experiencing financial hardship or receiving assistance to ensure equitable access to its programs.
- Holistic Youth Development positive_youth_developmentThe organization provides a safe and supportive environment and offers engaging experiences across arts, sciences, and sports to foster self-confidence, leadership, and life skills in youth, including specific programming for teens to achieve positive life goals.
- Holistic Youth Development through Diverse Programming holistic_youth_developmentOffers engaging experiences across arts, sciences, and sports to build self-confidence, leadership skills, and teach life skills that help teens achieve positive life goals.
- Multi-Layered Child Safety Approach multi_layered_safety_approachImplements a comprehensive approach to child safety through continuously updated policies, programs, training for staff and volunteers, rigorous background checks, and mandated reporting of critical incidents.
- Multi-Layered Child Safety and Protection child_safety_focusedThe organization implements a comprehensive approach to child safety, including a zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate behavior, continuously updated policies, programs, and training, mandatory background checks for staff and volunteers, and requiring all personnel to be mandated reporters.
- Positive Youth Development through Safe and Supportive Environments positive_youth_developmentThe organization provides a safe and supportive environment where youth can explore interests, build friendships, and grow, utilizing volunteer engagement to provide positive role models and offering engaging experiences in arts, sciences, and sports to build self-confidence and leadership skills. This approach aims to ensure equitable opportunities for youth, particularly those most in need, to achieve positive life outcomes.
- Positive Youth Development through Safe and Supportive Environments positive_youth_developmentProvides a safe and supportive environment for youth to explore interests, build friendships, and grow, often leveraging volunteer engagement as a strategy to provide positive role models.
- Skill-Building for Positive Life Goals skill-buildingThe organization designs programming specifically for teens to teach skills that help them achieve positive life goals.
- Structured Sports Programming for Holistic Development structured_youth_sports_developmentThe organization uses structured sports programming to develop youth athletic and life skills in a safe environment, emphasizing fundamentals, sportsmanship, and team building to foster character development.
- Structured Youth Development through Sports structured_youth_sports_developmentThe organization uses structured sports programming to develop youth athletic and life skills, emphasizing fundamentals, sportsmanship, and team building in a safe environment.
- Structured Youth Sports Development structured_youth_sports_developmentUtilizes structured sports programming to develop youth athletic and life skills, emphasizing fundamentals, sportsmanship, and team building in a safe environment.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
After School Programs
Daily programs for school-age youth (5-18) with flexible rates, following school district calendars for holidays and half-days.
Bullhead City Teen Center Programs
Programming for teens aged 13-18 designed to teach life skills, including educational programs, field trips, and a safe place to socialize, with free daily meals.
Bullhead City Youth Center Programs
Programs for members aged 5 to 12 focusing on Art, S.T.E.M., triple play, and life skills, with facilities including a gym, playground, greenhouse, and tortoise habitat.
Fort Mohave Center Programs
Programs for children kindergarten through 8th grade focusing on S.T.E.M, Art, triple play, life, and learning skills, including daily activities, free meals, and field trips.
Laughlin Center Programs
Youth and Teen center programs including Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.M, and Triple Play, with facilities like a computer lab, art room, and dance room.
Starbound Summer Camp
Summer camp offering engaging experiences in arts, sciences, and sports, designed to build self-confidence and leadership skills, with opportunities for teens to volunteer.
Thrift Store Operations
Operation of three thrift stores (Bullhead City Thrift Store, Fort Mohave Thrift Store, Furniture Thrift Store) to generate revenue and provide items to local agencies for those in need.
relationships · 18
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Public Safety Government — Conducts FBI fingerprint background checks through this department.
- Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Recognized as a Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO) for Arizona's Tax Credit program.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America Network — Member of the national Boys & Girls Clubs network, adhering to their safety assessments and reporting critical incidents to them.
- Bullhead City Fire Department Partner — Local safety partner.
- Bullhead City Recreation Department Partner — Utilizes the gym for sports and recreation programs in conjunction with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Colorado River.
- Centers for Disease Control Government — National organization partnered with the CDC to contribute to the development of safety practices.
- EPCOR Funder — Donated a new playground for the Bullhead City Unit in April 2018.
- FBI Government — National organization partnered with the FBI to contribute to the development of safety practices.
- Fiesta Bowl Funder — Donated a new playground for the Bullhead City Unit in April 2018.
- KABOOM! Funder — Donated a new playground for the Bullhead City Unit in April 2018.
- Lowe's Funder — Donated a new playground for the Bullhead City Unit in April 2018.
- Mike Nesbitt Partner — Contact person for volleyball program registration and sponsorship inquiries
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Partner — Engaged as a third-party safety expert to provide guidance for policies and approaches, and partnered with nationally to develop safety practices.
- National Children’s Advocacy Center Partner — Engaged as a third-party safety expert to provide guidance for policies and approaches.
- Praesidium Partner — National partnership providing access to a confidential 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline and email for members and staff.
- RAINN Partner — Implemented recommendations from RAINN to enhance child safety through additional membership requirements.
- Veriscreen Partner — Used for conducting background checks for potential employees and volunteers.
- school Partner — Works with local schools to provide clothing and shoes for children in need.