Creating great futures for local kids & teens since 1996
For nearly 30 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties has been dedicated to serving local kids and teens.
Driven by a deep commitment to youth development, our programs have grown to reach more young people every year.
Today, we proudly operate 29 Club sites, providing safe, supportive spaces and enriching experiences for more than 4,000 kids and teens annually.
Guided by our Mission
Our Priority Outcomes
ACADEMIC
SUCCESS
HEALTH
& WELL-BEING
CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP
LIFE & WORKFORCE READINESS
Graduate from high school on time, ready for a post-secondary education and a 21st-century career
Engage in positive behaviors to nurture their personal well-being, set goals, and grow into healthy adults.
Become responsible, caring leaders ready to contribute to their community and country.
Explore interests and passions, and apply knowledge to real-world work experiences.
Our History
It all started in 1993, when two local businessmen reflected on the great memories they had growing up in a Boys & Girls Club in the Seattle area. Believing that youth in the Tri-Cities deserved the same opportunities, they rallied a group of dedicated community leaders to form a board of directors and bring the Club Experience to our region.
Our first Club location at the old USO Building in Pasco
1993
Board of Directors created to bring Boys & Girls Clubs to Tri-Cities community
1996
First Boys & Girls Club in Tri-Cities opens at old USO Building in Pasco
1999
First licensed care program opens at Wiley Elementary School in West Richland
Pasco Club relocates to its current location at the old Emerson Elementary School
2004
First Club Discovery Preschool opens in Pasco
Licensed care programs expand to multiple elementary schools in Pasco
2007
First Club Discovery Nursery opens at New Horizons High School in Pasco
2010
Prosser Clubhouse opens
2018
Licensed care programs expand to all elementary schools in Richland and West Richland
2019
Kennewick Clubhouse - Eerkes Family Branch opens (our first custom-designed Clubhouse)
2020
Virtual Club launches to reach youth online
2023
Teen Center opens at Chief Joseph Middle School in Richland, marking our 29th Club site
2025
Prosser Clubhouse moves to a custom-designed, newly renovated Clubhouse
A Nationwide Movement
Across the country, more than 5,000 Boys & Girls Clubs are empowering kids and teens through safe, inclusive, and high-impact programs every day. As part of this nationwide movement led by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we’re proud to create positive spaces where every young person can grow, learn, and thrive.