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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions from parents, members, and supporters.
What is Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia?
We are a local nonprofit and proud member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America family. Since 1997, we have provided quality after-school and summer programming for youth in Southwest Virginia, without the barrier of cost. Everything we do is built around four outcomes: academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character and citizenship, and life and workforce readiness.
Who can join the Club?
Our Clubs serve youth ages 5 to 18, starting in first grade. Each Club serves certain grade levels, so check your Club’s page to see who it serves. Membership is open to any young person in our service area, and no family is ever turned away for inability to pay.
Where are your Club locations?
We serve Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Montgomery County, and Franklin County at nine Club sites:
- 9th Street, Roanoke City
- Burlington Elementary School
- Christiansburg Middle School
- Eastern Montgomery Elementary School
- Eastern Montgomery High School
- Lee M. Waid Elementary School
- Rocky Mount Elementary School
- Shawsville Middle School
- Vinton Baptist Church (serving W.E. Cundiff and Herman L. Horn)
How much does it cost?
Most of our Clubs are grant funded, so there is no weekly fee. At the 9th Street Club in Roanoke City, the cost is a $15 application fee and $15 per week. Summer camp is free at our grant-funded Clubs and $65 per week at 9th Street. We never turn a family away for inability to pay, so please apply regardless of your financial situation.
What are your hours?
Clubs are open Monday through Friday for after-school programming during the school year. Summer camps run all day, Monday through Friday. Hours vary by site, so please contact the Unit Director at your location for specific times.
How do I enroll my child?
Download the application for your Club from our Enroll page, print it, and return the completed application to your Club’s Unit Director. The same application covers summer camp. After you apply, a member of our team will let you know your child’s status. If you have questions about a specific Club, reach out to that location’s Unit Director.
How do you keep kids safe?
The safety of our members is our number one priority. Every staff and board member completes a criminal background check every year, as does any volunteer with direct contact with children. All staff and volunteers are mandated reporters, we complete a safety assessment every year, and families have access to a confidential 24-hour Child Safety Hotline at 866-607-SAFE (7233).
How can I make a donation?
You can give online as a one-time or monthly donor, or mail a check payable to Boys & Girls Clubs of SWVA at 1714 9th St. SE, Roanoke, VA 24013. We also accept gifts of stock, donor-advised fund grants, planned gifts, and certain in-kind donations.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 54-1867366). All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Are there other ways to support the Clubs?
Absolutely. You can attend or sponsor one of our annual events, like the Delta Dental Pro-Am for Kids, Four on the 4th, and the Holiday Gift Project. Businesses can become corporate partners, and Virginia taxpayers may be eligible for Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits.
Are you hiring?
We are always looking for caring adults who want to make a difference in the lives of young people.