Scottsdale / Arizona / United States
Founded in 1954, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of programs for Northeast Valley youths. It offers arts, character and leadership development, education, sports, and fitness and recreational programs. The organization additionally provides career and life skills development and support programs. It offers classes on topics related to alcohol and tobacco use and healthy eating habits development, as well as physical, emotional and social changes experienced by girls. The organization s Girl Go Girl program includes music classes for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale offers a science education program that includes lessons on topics related to land and marine animals and plants. It serves more than 8,000 youths between the ages of 6 and 18. The organization maintains a location in Scottsdale, Ariz.