Boys & Girls Club of the Yakama Nation Programs
Yakama Nation Community Center, 600 N Meyers Rd, Toppenish, WA 98948
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Boys & Girls Club of the Yakama Nation Programs include After School Programming, a Summer Program, the Toppenish Summer Program, Yakima Summer Camp, and Youth Council/Keystone Club for teens. The programs include activities during the school year and summer, as well as teen leadership and community-focused events.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Yakima Summer Camp runs 7:45 am–1 pm, and BGCYN is open 8 am–1 pm Monday–Thursday.
• Price: After School Programming $40 per month. Summer Program 2 payments of $250.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Yakama Nation states that its mission is to empower all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible students. The organization works with all youth ages 5–18 living on and around the Yakama Nation Reservation and resides on tribal lands with a stated responsibility to carry the lifelong legacy, sacrifice, and tradition of their Ancestors for the lifelong success, enrichment, and wellness of Yakama Nation youth and future generations. Youth Council/Keystone Club is a teen program where BGCYN teens participate in building leadership skills, making positive changes in their community, and providing events for teens. BGCYN notes that its goal is to make after school care affordable, with scholarships for After School Programming and the Summer Program depending on responses in the application, and sponsorships also available.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Yakama Nation Board of Directors includes Lisa Garcia (Board Chair), Christopher Wallahee (Board Vice Chair), and board members Emily Washines, Bill Kruger, Harris Teo, Michelle Jalali, E. Arlen Washines, Stu Ford, and Elwood Ott. Boys & Girls Club of the Yakama Nation’s first Youth of the Year nominee is Helen Sekequaptewa for Boys & Girls Club of America Youth of the Year 2025. One club member, Mavis, said about the After School Program, “This is my favorite place. I never want to leave.” Another club member, Ezra, said at a community event, “This is the best night ever!”
Last updated June 12, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Yakima Summer Camp runs 7:45 am–1 pm, and BGCYN is open 8 am–1 pm Monday–Thursday.
• Price: After School Programming $40 per month. Summer Program 2 payments of $250.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Yakama Nation states that its mission is to empower all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible students. The organization works with all youth ages 5–18 living on and around the Yakama Nation Reservation and resides on tribal lands with a stated responsibility to carry the lifelong legacy, sacrifice, and tradition of their Ancestors for the lifelong success, enrichment, and wellness of Yakama Nation youth and future generations. Youth Council/Keystone Club is a teen program where BGCYN teens participate in building leadership skills, making positive changes in their community, and providing events for teens. BGCYN notes that its goal is to make after school care affordable, with scholarships for After School Programming and the Summer Program depending on responses in the application, and sponsorships also available.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Yakama Nation Board of Directors includes Lisa Garcia (Board Chair), Christopher Wallahee (Board Vice Chair), and board members Emily Washines, Bill Kruger, Harris Teo, Michelle Jalali, E. Arlen Washines, Stu Ford, and Elwood Ott. Boys & Girls Club of the Yakama Nation’s first Youth of the Year nominee is Helen Sekequaptewa for Boys & Girls Club of America Youth of the Year 2025. One club member, Mavis, said about the After School Program, “This is my favorite place. I never want to leave.” Another club member, Ezra, said at a community event, “This is the best night ever!”
Last updated June 12, 2026.
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