Frequently Asked Questions

About Boys & Girls Club

  • What is Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake?
    Boys & Girls Clubs provides high-quality enrichment for kids 3 - 18 years old during out-of-school hours and summertime. We use our resources and skills to provide experiences for kids. By bringing youth to Club, they will receive academic assistance, social-emotional learning lessons, healthy meals, and more. We can lift entire communities by providing youth a safe place to advance themselves while caregivers pursue their careers, further their education and keep their homes in order before school, after school, and during the summertime.. To read more visit: Mission & Impact
  • Where are your Clubs located, and what ages do you serve?
    We have 7 Club buildings to serve youth:1 in Midvale, 1 in Murray, 3 in Salt Lake City serving Rose Park, Fairpark, Downtown, Sugar House, South Salt Lake, Glendale, & Poplar Grove, 1 in Tooele, and 1 in Price serving Price, Wellington, & Helper. Our Club Support Center, the administration office, is located in Murray. To see if your area has a Club nearby, you can visit this page: Find A Club
  • What programs do you offer?

    We focus our programming based on years of research and best practices aimed at optimizing youth development. These pillars are endorsed by Boys & Girls Clubs of America and emphasize 4 main areas we believe give youth the skills they need: Health & Wellbeing, Character & Leadership, Academic Success, and Life & Workforce Readiness. 

    To teach Health & Wellbeing skills we offer daily physical activity like sports and games, healthy habits like nutritious cooking, social-emotional skill-building lessons, and teen-focused lessons on healthy dating and intimacy. 

    We provide youth-led leadership and community service through Torch & Keystone Club as well as throughout the year, like the annual Halloween events that youth lead. 

    Our STEM & Academic directors create programming designed to help kids stay excited about school and learning new things. We have computer labs at all of our Club locations and provide weekly STEM activities and lessons geared toward 21st-century learning skills at all 7 sites.

    Our staff will also get involved with graduation and beyond, helping youth plan for their future and connecting them with community partners who can offer internships and opportunities. They also partner with other organizations to teach financial literacy skills and set up kids for success.

    See more about our programs: Programs
  • What makes Boys & Girls Club different from other afterschool programs?
    Unlike traditional afterschool programs, we focus on long-term mentorship, leadership development, and life skills while providing a fun and safe space for youth. Our staff are trained youth development professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact. We do not add fees for food, STEM lessons, and keep field trip costs as low as possible to ensure every child has access to our resources.

Membership & Enrollment

  • How do I enroll my child in the Club?

    The best way to enroll in Club is to visit in person and speak to the Membership Coordinator at the front desk. Dates are subject to change, but school year registration starts the last week of July, and summer registration starts the last week of May. These are open until the Club is full or registration for the next part of the year begins.

    There is a form to fill out ensuring we have everything we need about your youth’s allergies, needs, photo release, and demographic information. We also employ strict confidentiality and privacy policies regarding the security of personally identifiable information and prohibit the release of that information to outside individuals or agencies.

    Find your Club at: Find A Club
  • How much does it cost to attend the Club?
    We only cost $20 per child for the school year, and $20 for the summer. Some of our Clubs also offer childcare for ages 3-5, for $145 a week or less. We never want finances to prohibit a youth from participating in Club and we work with families to provide scholarships and ensure they are able to attend Club regardless of circumstances.
  • What are the Clubs' hours of operation?
    During the school year Clubs are open 3 pm - 6:30 pm for youth 1st - 12th grade. During the summer those hours are 9 am - 6:30 pm. Some of our Clubs offer full and half-day childcare from 6:30 am - 6:30 pm, please check your Club’s page to see if they do. 
  • Do you offer transportation from schools to the Club?
    Yes, you can see which schools are available for pick-up on the Club’s page. If you don’t see your school as a pickup location, let your Club Director know and we will make our best efforts to see if other youth at that school are interested in pick-up and add it to the bus schedule.

Safety & Policies

  • What safety measures do you have in place for youth?

    Boys & Girls Club is a safe and fun place for youth to go after school and during the summer. We make sure staff are trained and capable of helping kids in the best way possible by implementing a code of conduct. This code of conduct covers interactions between staff and youth, transportation, incident reports, technology use, and more.

    Learn more about the code of conduct, safety plans, and other steps your Club takes to keep kids safe:
    Read the entire Child Abuse Prevention Policy here and see our page on Youth Safety & Family Resources here.
  • What qualifications do your staff members have?
    Our staff members are trained youth development professionals who undergo rigorous screening, background checks, and ongoing training to provide the best support for our members.
  • How do you handle emergencies or medical situations?
    Each Club has emergency procedures in place, and staff are trained in first aid and crisis response to ensure the well-being of all youth. We also have annual training to refresh emergency procedures for all staff, even those who do not work daily in Clubs. We also employ strict confidentiality and privacy policies regarding the security of personally identifiable information and prohibit the release of that information to outside individuals or agencies.

Supporting the Club

  • How can I donate to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake?
    You can donate online here, by mail, or in person at one of our Club locations.
  • Where does my donation go?
    All donations go to our general operating fund, covering the cost of the buildings, staff salaries, supplies for activities, gas for transportation, and so on. If you’d like your donation to go toward a specific Club or purpose please specify it as a note with your online donation, on the check with a physical donation, or speak with the Development team to make sure they know how to mark your donation at development@gslclubs.org.
  • Are donations tax-deductible?
    Yes! Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our federal ID number is 87-0304654. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. We recommend consulting a tax professional. 
  • What are other ways I can support the Club?
    In addition to donating, you can volunteer, attend fundraising events, sponsor programs, or partner with us as a business or organization. Start learning more at this page: Get Involved
  • Can I organize a fundraiser for your nonprofit?
    Yes! We love getting involved with our community and seeing the support you provide. If you’d like information about our Clubs you can use during your fundraiser, discuss how we can partner, or to just let us know you’re hosting a fundraiser, contact us at development@gslclubs.org. 
  • How can my business or organization get involved?
    We welcome corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and volunteer engagements. Contact devleopment@gslclubs.org to reach the Development Team and discuss how your business can support our mission.

Volunteering

  • How can I volunteer at the Club?

    Individuals, families, and groups of all sizes are welcome to volunteer at  Clubs. In addition, we always encourage potential volunteers to suggest games and activities that are fun, exciting, and safe for Club members. If you are interested in sharing your activity with the Club, please email fill out the individual volunteer application here: Individual Application. For group volunteers, fill out this application here: Group Application
  • What are the requirements to become a volunteer?
    We only accept volunteers aged 21 and up. All volunteers must complete a reference and a background check. We have a zero-tolerance policy for felonies and crimes against vulnerable persons.
  • How can I get my business involved?

    We welcome businesses, community groups, and organizations to participate in group volunteer projects at our Clubs. Either fill out the group application here, or reach out to development@gslclubs.org to discuss a personalized volunteer opportunity.
  • What kind of things can I do as a volunteer?

    Buddy Reading
    Estimated number of volunteers needed: 4-8
    Estimated time: 1 hour
    Bring your group and pair up with young students to read to them and have them practice reading to you.

     

    Think, Learn, Create Change
    Estimated number of volunteers needed: 1-3
    Estimated time: 1 hour
    Work with teens to experience the power of advocating for issues that are important to them.

     

    Service Project
    Estimated number of volunteers needed: 4-8
    Estimated time: 1 hour
    Work with our Club kids to provide service to our community. Clean up a park, set up a food drive, make pet toys for a local shelter, etc.

     

    Field Day
    Estimated number of volunteers needed: 2-3 per station
    Estimated time: Up to 4 hours
    Set up relay races and games that Club Members and volunteers can participate on teams together.

     

    Serve Snack or Meal
    Estimated number of volunteers needed: 1-2
    Estimated time: 1 hour
    Come help our staff serve a nutritious snack or a meal to the kids in our Clubs.

     

    Nature Walk
    Estimated number of volunteers needed: 4-8
    Estimated time: 1 hour
    Teach the kids about the natural world around them.

     

    Science Project
    Estimated number of volunteers needed: 2-3
    Estimated time: 1 hour
    Come up with an experiment and help our kids test it out!

     

    Career Day
    Estimated number of volunteers needed: 1-2 per company
    Estimated time: 1-2 hours
    Join our Career Day to show our teens the many options for them, both now and in the future.

     

    Financial Literacy
    Estimated number of volunteers needed: 4-8
    Estimated time: 1 hour
    Have a special skill in finances? Come teach the importance of financial health and literacy.

     

    Office Visit
    Estimated number of volunteers needed: 3-5
    Estimated time: 1.5 hours
    Host a group of kids at your office space to learn more about the work you do.

     

    Create a Resume
    Estimated number of volunteers needed: 4-8
    Estimated time: 1 hour
    Teach teens about the purpose of a resume, and what should be included.

     

    Fulfill a Wish List
    Estimated number of volunteers needed: Any
    Estimated time: Varied
    Organize a drive to meet the needs of your local Club!

     

    Scrub a Club/Bus
    Estimated number of volunteers needed: Any
    Estimated time: 1-2 hours
    Help with a deep clean of a Club or our buses to keep them in tip top shape for our kids!

     

    Staff Appreciation Lunch
    Estimated number of volunteers needed: Any
    Estimated time: 1 hour
    Host a staff appreciation luncheon for dedicated staff members of your local Club. Show gratitude and appreciation for their hard work and commitment to supporting youth.

     

    Day for Kids
    Estimated number of volunteers needed: 1-2
    Estimated time: 4 Hours
    Host a booth at our community resource fair at the beginning of the school year!

     

    Halloween Help
    Estimated number of volunteers needed: 5-10
    Estimated time: 2 Hours
    Join us for our Halloween parties! Bring a trunk to our trunk or treat, bring snacks to a scary movie night, help with make-up at our haunted houses – so many options!

     

    Sub for Santa
    Estimated number of volunteers needed: Any
    Estimated time: Varied
    Make the holiday season bright for a family in need!