The Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area is all about creating a place where every kid feels safe and connected: a place to belong and a place to become. This is that place for over 1,000 youth in the Aberdeen area & beyond. We are a place for kids to go after school, during school breaks, and during the summer to grow beyond the classroom. We help kids and teens achieve great futures by providing a safe and fun space, an engaging Club experience, and caring professionals to guide them along the way.

A small group of Civic Leaders decided in late 1969 to establish a Boys & Girls Club in Aberdeen. Their goal was to bring a Club to town that would emphasize guidance, counseling and recreation to young boys, a service that was not being provided at the time.

The Club incorporated on February 5, 1970, secured a building (Soon to be abandoned County Maintenance Facility), and went about raising funds for staff, program material and remodeling of building. The Boys Club opened its doors on November 30, 1970. Throughout the years, the Club continued to grow in membership as well as program opportunities.

In 2012, the Board of Directors and Cabinet initiated a capital campaign to raise over five million dollars for a new, state-of-the-art facility. The new, 31,000 square foot, Club opened its doors on June 7, 2017 to over 500 members and hundreds of visitors.

The Club currently serves over 1,200 members; operates 13 vehicles that pick up over 300+ members from schools daily; Conducts approximately 50+ Programs throughout the year; Conducts over 500 field trips/outings; and provides free meals through the Federal Food Programs.