Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley

The Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley offers homework help, tutoring, enrichment programs, and academic programming. It also offers leadership programming and states that the Club builds leadership skills. Core programs operate after school until 6 p.m., with elementary school programs Monday through Friday, middle school programming at least one core area every day and all five throughout the week, and high school programming Monday through Friday after school.

Programs

• Academic programming — Supports youth with homework, tutoring, enrichment programs, and academic success.
• Leadership programming — The site states that the Club builds leadership skills.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Core programs operate after school until 6 p.m. Elementary school programs run after school until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Middle school programming is offered at the Gary M. Thomas Clubhouse, with at least one core area every day and all five throughout the week. High school programming is offered after school Monday-Friday at Canoga Park High School.

About the provider

Founded in 1992, the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley serves more than 4,000 San Fernando Valley youth through the Gary M. Thomas Clubhouse, Teen Center, and eleven area school sites. Its mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible adults. The Club provides safe, affordable, educational and productive activities for at-risk youth during non-school hours.

The Club provides safe, affordable, educational and productive activities for at-risk youth during non-school hours.

What families say

“The Boys and Girls Club of the West Valley transforms lives, inspires young minds, builds leadership skills, and has become an integral part of our community. They don’t just provide needed structure and education for kids, they develop future community members and help shape students into bright, well-rounded adults.” — Councilmember Bob Blumenfield representing the 3rd Council District

“For decades, the Boys & Girls Club has been a positive force throughout the San Fernando Valley, supporting and mentoring youths from all backgrounds, many who rely on these resources. Through its programs, the Club helps kids build character, advance their education, and achieve their goals, efforts which I wholeheartedly believe in.” — Senator Bob Hertzberg representing the 18th Senate District

“I’ve seen first hand the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley’s quiet power not only to change, but to save lives. It represents the best in us, a generous, diverse and unified Valley offering our next generation the chance to rise.” — Senator Henry Stern representing Senate District 27

Last updated October 28, 2026.