Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Santiam

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Santiam offers preschool programs, Punkin Seed Preschool, Pre-K Club, Kids Club, elementary programs for grades K–4, teen programs and centers, summer camps and seasonal programs, nutrition and meals, athletics, basketball, volleyball, and flag football. Preschool programs run September through May, elementary programs run after school until 6:00 PM, and the athletic programs are for kids in Lebanon and Sweet Home.

Programs

• Preschool programs — ages 3–5 · September through May
• Punkin Seed Preschool — ages 3 and 4 · September through May
• Pre-K Club — preschool for qualifying families
• Kids Club — ages 3–6 (through kindergarten entry)
• Elementary Programs / Kinder & Elementary Programs — grades K–4 · After school until 6:00 PM
• Teen Programs & Centers — 8th graders / teens
• Summer Camps & Seasonal Programs
• Nutrition & Meals
• Athletics — kids in Lebanon and Sweet Home
• Basketball — kids in Lebanon and Sweet Home
• Volleyball — kids in Lebanon and Sweet Home
• Flag football — kids in Lebanon and Sweet Home

At a glance

• Ages: 3–13 years old
• Facility hours: Lebanon Branch Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm; Sweet Home Branch Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Teen Center office hours: Monday-Friday after school until 6:00 pm

About the provider

The organization has existed for nearly 50 years and was formed in 2009 when the Lebanon Boys & Girls Club and the Sweet Home Boys & Girls Club merged. It is state-licensed and a 3-star quality rated preschool program. Its leadership team includes Chief Executive Officer Casey Humphrey, Director of Operations Shayla Jackola, Early Childhood Director Lori Romeo, Human Resources Director Melissa Suing, Director of Program Development Brittany Burger, Sweet Home Athletic Director Shari Melcher-Smith, and Resource Development Director Lisa Mattes. Programs and services are offered in Lebanon, Sweet Home, and across Linn County, and the organization coordinates transportation with local schools in Lebanon and Sweet Home for after-school programs.

Fees vary by program. Costs are kept low and scholarships are offered so no child is turned away. For elementary programs, the source says a $200 monthly flat fee, a daily fee of $15, and a punch card option for $100 to attend 10 days in the school year.

What families say

“I feel very fortunate to be able to lead this organization and am grateful for this team.” — Chief Executive Officer Casey Humphrey

“I am grateful for the guidance and mentorship the Club has afforded me. I am proud to serve with our team and have the opportunity to repay the kindness to the youth and community.” — Director of Operations Shayla Jackola

“I love working at the club and being able to provide a fun, safe, nurturing environment and a positive first couple of years of their school experience.” — Early Childhood Director Lori Romeo

Last updated September 10, 2026.