Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas offers Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles programming. It also includes Power Hour for homework help, tutoring, and high-yield learning activities; STEM activities such as science camps, Math Blazers, robotics-style programs, and summer coding camps; and career-focused options like Career Ready and Technical Skills, College Ready, Collegiate STEPS, and 2 Degrees.

Programs

• Academic Success — Programming in three core areas meets the diverse needs and interests of Club members. Includes Academic Success.
• Good Character & Citizenship — Programming in three core areas meets the diverse needs and interests of Club members.
• Healthy Lifestyles — Programming in three core areas meets the diverse needs and interests of Club members.
• Power Hour — Ages 6-18 · Provides homework help, tutoring, and high-yield learning activities.
• College Ready — All Ages · Helps youth develop leadership skills, access postsecondary and career readiness activities, and connect interests with clear goals.
• Collegiate STEPS — High School Students · Every other Monday evening · College preparatory program with mentor support, scholarship and college application guidance, SAT/ACT prep, in-person and virtual college tours, and JLD mentors.
• 2 Degrees — Teens · Targeted program encouraging teens to connect interests with future career paths and prepare for postsecondary education.
• Career Ready and Technical Skills — All Ages · Builds essential skills and includes career workshops, mock interviews, and job shadowing.
• STEM — All Ages · Includes science camps, Math Blazers, robotics-style programs, and summer coding camps.
• Math Blazers — Grades 3-12 · Designed to build and improve math skills, culminating in an annual math competition.
• High-yield Learning Activities — All Ages · Activities practice reading, writing, verbal communication, math, science, problem solving and decision making.
• Tutoring — All Ages

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: After-school program runs through May 27, 2027. Operates Monday through Friday, 3-7 pm. Start dates: August 10, 2026 for KIPP Pleasant Grove Primary; August 11, 2026 for Cedar Springs, East Dallas, Grand Prarie, Oak Cliff, Roseland, West Dallas, Maple Lawn Elementary School, William Lipscomb Elementary; August 12, 2026 for Navarro County and Richardson.
• Facility hours: Traditional sites hours: 3-7 p.m.; School sites listed with hours 3-7 p.m.; After-school program operates Monday through Friday, 3-7 pm.

About the provider

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas began operations in November 1965 with the opening of the West Dallas Boys Club. Its mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

The membership fee is waived for residents of the Dallas Housing Authority communities at Roseland Apartments and Cedar Springs Townhomes, as well as Cotton Creek and Willow Tree in Grand Prairie. The refund policy states no refunds for fees paid to secure a spot in the program, except refunds for children enrolled who are younger or older than age requirements, and duplicate charges.

What families say

“My Club Directors have made a huge impact on my life and have taught me many things throughout my years at the Club. They saw potential in me and constantly encouraged me to participate in any and every program that the Club offered. I’ve found a new interest in many different things such as sports, the business side of real estate and architecture, and becoming a servant leader to the youth.” — Joseph E.

“There are so many individuals who were invested in my success right at the beginning!” — Teslot D.

“Collegiate STEPS gives me the opportunity to prepare for college, and I’ve learned about college costs, financial aid, and various scholarships.” — Jennifer M.

Last updated October 31, 2026.