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| Last updated on November 18, 2008 |
The Mission of The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Description:
Yuma Club is located at 1100 S. 13th Avenue - (928) 782-2509
Somerton Club is located at 235 W. Canal Street - (928) 627-7024
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club provides programs for youth ages 5 - 12 in the Arts, Character & Leadership, Health and Education, Sports & Recreation and Technology.
After-school Program: Recreational program for youth ages 5 - 12 providing sports, arts & crafts, homework assistance, computer lab and more.School pick up available at most schools.
Intersession: All day care during school intersession includes all the above activities plus field trips and guest speakers. Lunch is provided.
Summer Day Camp: All day care during summer includes the above activities plus swimming, guest speakers, field trips, music & dance, etc.... Breakfast and lunch is provided by Yuma School District #1.
History:
In 1965, Monsignor Maurice founded the Boys Club of Yuma. It was originally located in the basement of a church. In 1972, the Boys Club of Yuma built the facility at 1100 S. 13th Avenue. The Girls Club of Yuma was founded in 1973 and originally met at a building on 8th Avenue. In 1982, the Boys Club of Yuma and the Girls Club of Yuma merged to become the Boys & Girls Club of Yuma. In 1999 - the club opened in the city of Somerton. In August of 2002, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Yuma formed an alliance with The Salvation Army and officially became The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs, the first such partnership in the western United States.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (928) 329-1246
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Address:
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1100 S. 13th Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364
This location is handicap accessible
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Web Site: None specified
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