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Offers year-round enriching experiences to meet the unique needs and interests of girls. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities such as strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Programs include career exploration, creative arts, science and technology, travel, environmental education and leadership development.

Offers year-round programs for girls and boys including positive peer groups, leadership opportunities and skill and self-esteem building. Programs are offered at numerous sites throughout Seattle and King, Kitsap and North Mason counties.

Offers year-round enriching experiences to meet the unique needs and interests of girls. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities such as strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Programs include career exploration, creative arts, science and technology, travel, environmental education and leadership development.

Offers year-round enriching experiences to meet the unique needs and interests of girls. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities such as strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Programs include career exploration, creative arts, science and technology, travel, environmental education and leadership development.

Offers year-round enriching experiences to meet the unique needs and interests of girls. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities such as strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Programs include career exploration, creative arts, science and technology, travel, environmental education and leadership development.

Summer camps include field trips, cooking, STEAM, sports, swimming, computers, reading, music, games, arts and crafts and more. Youth are grouped by age. Leaders in Training (LIT) program teaches teens the skills needed to become a camp counselor.

Offers programs that help youth understand what it means to be a good citizen and develop leadership skills.  Includes a junior staff program during the school year and a counselor-in-training program for the summer, which helps youth acquire job experience and references for future jobs. Additionally includes Youth of the Quarter and Youth of the Year awards for teen club members who have exhibited outstanding leadership and citizenship skills in school and at the club.

Teaches valuable life skills like public speaking, problem solving, decision making, and goal setting to school-age youth through hands-on, interest driven projects and community involvement. Offers a variety of activities and programs that appeal to young people from all backgrounds, both urban and rural. From computers and creative arts, to pocket pets and sailing, there's a 4-H project for any family. Youth members and adult volunteers are invited to join the 4-H fun.

Summer camps include field trips, cooking, STEAM, sports, swimming, computers, reading, music, games, arts and crafts and more. Youth are grouped by age. Leaders in Training (LIT) program teaches teens the skills needed to become a camp counselor.

Offers an arts-based, social justice program for youth and young adults.   Participants collaborate with mentor artists in 16-week long sessions, meeting two times a week to dialogue, create, and share a meal. At the end of each session, youth lead and produce community-based events and actions where they share their creativity, vision, and new abilities. Rather than penalizing youth for being late or missing a class, program focuses on using incentives like stipends, relationships with mentor artists, and content relevant to their lives to keep participants engaged.   Has an agreement with the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office allowing program enrollment to be used as mitigation in achieving positive court-case outcomes. Additional programming is offered through monthly gatherings and special projects guided by the program's Youth Leadership Board.   Participation on this board offers a way for youth to stay involved after program completion, access continued learning opportunities, and build on their leadership skills. Monthly Leadership Gatherings are held on Saturdays from February through November at venues throughout King County.

Provides citizenship and leadership programs.  The Lipton Award is given to young adults who demonstrate courage, perseverance, challenge, fraternity and integrity through their participation in athletics and in daily life. Youth of the Quarter honors a club member who has demonstrated leadership qualities, club involvement and community service. Health Adventure program for youth in eighth grade allows participants the opportunity to experience jobs in the healthcare field and work closely with an adult role model.

Offers a year-long training and fellowship program for youth from high school-age to mid-twenties. Fellows learn about peace and justice issues, nonviolent movement building, and gain skills such as public speaking, group leadership, media development, conducting surveys, public relations, outreach, and lobbying. The Fellows meet individual activists, visit organizations, are introduced to current hot issues, and are mentored by experienced activists, public figures, and community organizers from the Seattle area and beyond.   After the Intensive Training the Peace Fellows are expected to work on their own project or campaign. The program provides ongoing support to the Peace Fellows by hosting Strategy Support Groups and by providing each Peace Fellow with at least one Mentor.

This program seeks to empower young Latinos to become leaders, by giving them confidence and the tools to succeed in becoming leaders in their communities.

Offers an intensive program for high school youth who are interested in art, leadership, and want to make the museum fun and engaging for teens. Participants plan activities at the museum, from selecting performers and art activities to leading special tours and organizing screenings and gallery talks. Participants are paid as interns or they can opt for community-service learning credits.

The 4-H Youth Development program provides hands-on learning opportunities for youth, K-12. The program is conducted by adult volunteers in partnership with WSU faculty and county staff. Life skills are acquired through fun, experiential 4-H educational activities.

We offer a diverse schedule of in-school and after-school programming designed to support the social and emotional development of our young participants, as well as their educational growth. From academic support to programming that strengthens positive identity and awareness, our programs help our youth reach their full potential. After-School is held throughout the school year.

Offers programs including cooking, robotics, SMART Girls, Dude Time, Magic Club, Film/Book Club and tutoring.  Teens awards may be offered to teen Club members who have exhibited outstanding leadership and citizenship skills in school and at the club.

Offers $500 scholarships to students who host successful blood drives during summer and winter breaks.

Offers an after-school program that integrates soccer, poetry and service-learning through community service projects. Students play soccer and learn lessons about teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership while taking part in physical exercise. During the fall, participants work on reading and writing skills through poetry, which is also performed to build self-confidence. In the spring, students work with teammates to design and implement a community service project in their neighborhood.   Program takes place at nine elementary schools in South Seattle. Each session is 90 minutes. Provides transportation, uniforms and other necessary supplies for youth to participate.

Offers an after-school program that integrates soccer, poetry and service-learning through community service projects. Students play soccer and learn lessons about teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership while taking part in physical exercise. During the fall, participants work on reading and writing skills through poetry, which is also performed to build self-confidence. In the spring, students work with teammates to design and implement a community service project in their neighborhood.   Program takes place at nine elementary schools in South Seattle. Each session is 90 minutes. Provides transportation, uniforms and other necessary supplies for youth to participate.

Since 1999, Gay City has promoted substance use prevention that supports the development and self-determination of LGBTQ+ youth. We serve as a King County Safe Place for youth, and connect youth to safe and health-focused resources they seek. Gay City also offers two youth engagement programs: Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and Youth Advocacy Media (YAM): YAC is a group of LGBTQ youth (ages 12-20) that supports the development and implementation of effective marijuana/vaping prevention strategies. YAM is a group of LGBTQ youth (ages 12-20) from across the Greater Seattle Area that raise awareness about LGBTQ+ concerns by promoting affirming prevention messages through various media channels.

Offers programs that develop leadership and citizenship skills.  Also offers Torch Clubs, which are chartered small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 11-13.   Torch Club members elect officers and work together to plan and implement activities in four areas: service to Club and community, education, health and fitness, and social recreation.   Torch Club awards are presented annually to Torch Clubs with outstanding programs and activities in all four areas.  Also offers Keystone Club for members in grades 9-12.   Teaches skills and values to be used as they continue to mature.  Activity planning, fundraising and community involvement are stressed in bi-monthly meetings.

Teaches life skills responsibility, problem solving, decision-making, increased self-esteem, record keeping, communication, leadership, and project skills/knowledge.

MOHAI's Youth Advisors (MYA) is a place for high school students to investigate, explore, and be empowered to create a more teen-friendly museum. Participants meet twice per month and get a behind-the-scenes look at the museum, plan events and activities for their peers, as well as receive a monthly honorarium of $75 per month ($450 total) for their participation.   MYA is for creative and motivated teens that are passionate about history and community to get involved, connect, and have an impact in the Seattle community. Program runs January through June and applications are accepted through the end of October, each year.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County provide a year-round, building-centered, positive and safe place for all kids, helping them to acquire skills and develop qualities necessary to make the right choices and become responsible citizens and leaders.  (Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America) Activities include: sports, arts and crafts, health and life skills classes, education and career development classes, character and leadership development classes.  Call for details on specific activities, classes, field trips, and planned events. Each day, Club members are given a variety of activities and programs to choose from. The Club offers enriching games, academic support, time to play with peers, an array of programs, and positive adult role models focused on supporting the developmental growth of youth. Provides programs and activities to prepare young people for real-world success. Believes that by focusing on Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, and Good Character & Citizenship, the children we serve will be better prepared to graduate from high school, go on to college, and thrive as adults.