The mission of the Boys and Girls Club is to inspire and enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to realize their fullest potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

Description:
The Boys and Girls Club of King County is a non-profit organization that provides a safe facility, professional staff, a fun environment, and programs to assist you in developing self-esteem, values, and skills. We serve children ages 5-18 and provide programs in the areas of Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports, Fitness, and Recreation.

The Wallingford Club @ View Ridge is a licensed childcare program that serves youth ages 5-12 years of age.

History:
The first Boys club was started in Hartford, Connecticut in 1860. It is the oldest American-born youth organization in existence. On September 12, 1990, Boys Clubs of America officially became Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is a multi-unit organization which is affiliated with a national organization, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This national organization has been in existence for over 140 years and operates under a specific vision, mission, and clearly defined standards. There are thirteen branch clubs within the King County organization which operates and provides services under the guidelines of the Corporate Office (Administrative Service Center) located in Seattle.

The Boys and Girls Club of King County are positive places for young people to belong. Founded in 1943, it is one of the largest and oldest youth-service organizations in the country, serving over 17,000 kids in its 13 locations. The program philosophy delivers the mission by using a national Youth Development Strategy which is structured to ensure that all programs generate a sense of belonging, usefulness, influence, and competence.

The Wallingford Boys and Girls Club was started in the 1940’s by a group of dedicated volunteers. Our yearly membership has grown steadily. The Wallingford Club has three extension licensed childcare sites: Sacajawea Boys and Girls Club, View Ridge Boys and Girls Club, and B.F. Day Boys and Girls Club.

Contact people:

Nita Smith, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Tanya Larkin, Program Director, (phone), (email) Stacy Kain, Assistant Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

4710 NE 70th Street Seattle, WA 98115 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.wallingfordboysandgirlsclub.org

Directions:

South Bound 1. Merge onto I-5 S towards Seattle 2. Take EXIT 171 towards 71st ST/NE 65th ST 3. Stay straight to go onto 6th AVE NE 4. Turn slight left onto NE 70th ST 5. Turn left onto 12. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: 35th AVE NE and 70th AVE NE, 15 Minutes minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes