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More than an After School Program

For more than 70 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro has been at the forefront of youth development, providing school year and summer programming for youth in the Portland-area.

Boys & Girls Clubs offer a wide variety of impactful and enriching programs and services for youth ages 6-18 including Education & Career Readiness, Health & Wellness, Character & Leadership, Arts, Sports & Recreation, and Family & Community Services.

Membership Information

Contact Your Club

Please visit each Club page or email admin@bgcportland.org for any membership interest or questions.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available to families who qualify, contact your Club to discuss eligibility. All scholarship applicants must provide proof of income.

Sibling discounts are offered for elementary school aged youth.

Need help paying for childcare? Apply to ERDC today!

Become a Member

We are accepting online and in-person membership applications for the 2020-21 school year. Please note that due to limited group sizes, and operating as an Emergency Childcare, interested families must complete the application process and spots are not guaranteed.

Members must be 6-18 years of age and in grades 1-12.

We have transitioned to a monthly fee system for our elementary and middle school youth. Membership fees for elementary youth are calculated on an equitable fee scale, which ranges between 2-4% of household income.

0-50k, monthly payment ranges from $20-$84 per month
55-85k, monthly payment ranges from $137-$213
90-120k, monthly payment ranges from $300-$400
Sibling discount available

Middle school student membership is $5 monthly.

High school membership is still just $10 for the entire year.

Becoming a member is easy! There are two ways you can enroll:

Click the Apply Today button below to submit your application.

We have transitioned to a new payment system called MyClubHub, which you will use to manage your registration online in the future.

Due to current safety regulations and limited group sizes, we are currently accepting online applications, which must be processed by Club staff. Submitting an application does not guarantee you a spot; Club staff will notify your of your admittance.

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Please note:

Registration numbers are limited at North Clackamas School District sites at Lot Whitcomb, Alder Creek, and Rowe. Online registration is unavailable for these sites. Members must attend the school where they wish to register for membership. More information is available in the associated school office.

Questions? Please contact your site.

Alder Creek Middle School: Contact Site Director Joshua Varnell at JVarnell@https://bgcportland.org.
Lot Whitcomb Elementary: Contact Site Director Marlene Ascencio Preciado at MAscenciopreciado@https://bgcportland.org.
Wilbur Rowe Middle: Contact Site Director Sharayah Graciani at sgraciani@https://bgcportland.org.

In-Person / Membership Form Download

Memberships may be completed on paper and paid in full via cash or check for no fee. Pick up an application at a Club, or download one below and return the completed application to your local Club.

Paper memberships may be accepted but the processing fee will still be applied. Cash & check payment plan options vary by Club location. Talk with your Club for details.

Membership Applications:

Membership Application Links

Please note:
Registration numbers are limited at North Clackamas School District sites at Lot Whitcomb, Alder Creek, and Rowe. Online registration in unavailable for these sites. Members must attend the school where they wish to register for membership. More information is available in the associated school office.

Questions? Please contact your site.

Alder Creek Middle School: Contact Site Director Joshua Varnell at JVarnell@https://bgcportland.org.
Lot Whitcomb Elementary: Contact Site Director Marlene Ascencio Preciado at MAscenciopreciado@https://bgcportland.org.
Wilbur Rowe Middle: Contact Site Director Sharayah Graciani at sgraciani@https://bgcportland.org.

FAQs

Membership

What are membership dues?

Any youth who would like to participate in Boys & Girls Clubs programs pay membership dues for enrollment. Membership dues are valid from September-August and allow access to the Club after school, Monday-Friday, and on some no school days. During school breaks (winter, spring and summer break) will be offered for additional fees.

What does my child’s membership include?

BGCP is a youth development organization that offers programs and activities that include arts, sports, STEM, education, academic supports, career readiness, leadership skills, mentorship. Members also receive a meal and snack daily.

How long is a membership valid?

Memberships are paid on a monthly basis, but calculations for annual loyalty discounts start on September 1. Membership will continue until you cancel and are calculated at the start of each month.

Is attendance required for membership?

Because of COVID-19, we must maintain small, stable groups for youth. We ask that your child attend at least three days per week.

Are memberships valid at all Portland-Metro Clubs?

Yes. All memberships are valid at any Boys & Girls Club Site in the Portland-Metro area with the exception of school-based locations in North Clackamas School District, including Oak Grove, Alder Creek, Lot Whitcomb, and Rowe. Speak with your Club Director about the transfer process.

Can my child visit a Boys & Girls Club without membership?

Due to COVID-19 we do not currently allow drop ins.

We usually have drop in options, as well as some programs open to our community. We hope to resume programs as soon as we are able. If you have questions, please contact your local Club.

Meal programs are open to all youth in our community ages 0-18 during designated mealtimes.
Athletics Leadership Leagues are open to 1st-6th graders interested in sports programs; you do not need to be a member to register for Fall Basketball, Winter Indoor Soccer, or Spring Flag Football Leagues.

Cost & Payment

Are there payment plan options?

As we have moved to a fee scale, monthly membership, all payments are now on a monthly basis. If your income circumstances change, please contact the Club to adjust your monthly rate.

Are scholarships available?

BGCP will continue to work with families to offer discounts to families who qualify for financial assistance. Our sliding fee scale is calculated based on your household income.

Scholarships are limited and priority will be given to regularly attending families.
To receive a scholarship, all families must fully complete a scholarship application and provide proof of income.

For the 2020-21 school year we are asking families to complete an application process.

You may submit your scholarship application by email to admin@https://bgcportland.org or fax your application to 503.232.0387 with a subject line that includes ATTN: to the name of the Club your child will be attending. Or, bring your completed paper application to the Club you plan to attend.

Are there other costs for Boys & Girls Club programs?

Yes, BGCP offers specialty programs and experiences that come with additional costs. Examples include day camps, athletic programs, field trips and special opportunities.

Club Programs & Services

Do you provide meals/snacks?

All Clubs provide meals and snack during the summer and school year.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Do you provide transportation?

Yes. We work with school districts to provide transportation to our Clubs but availability is limited. Please check with your Club facility for a list of transportation options.