BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE PARADISE RIDGE:
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Paradise Ridge was founded in 1995 by a wonderful group of community members. The first Club opened its doors at 6241 Skyway in November 1998 with just four initial members, but that quickly grew to about 65 youth a day. Today, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Paradise Ridge has grown to five Club sites, and serves more than 900 youth ages 6
to 18 every day after school.
Our local Boys & Girls Clubs are at the forefront of youth development in after-school and teen services. Our mission is to inspire and enable all youth to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. We have become a trusted place for families in need. Schools, law enforcement, service groups, other agencies, and community members regularly call upon on the Boys & Girls Club to help with projects, 
volunteering, or assisting a child in crisis. Club staff work in direct partnership with the Paradise Unified School District to support local youth during the school day through the RISE, SOS and SAGE programs. These opportunities help give local kids the guidance and support they need to be great. Paradise Teen Center – (530) 872-3662. Paradise Intermediate School Club Site – (530) 877-7132. Paradise Elementary School Club Site – (530) 872-1502. Ponderosa Elementary School Club Site – (530) 872-0562. Pine Ridge School Club Site – (530) 873-2437
SUMMER PROGRAMS: The end of the school year is quickly approaching, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Paradise Ridge has some exciting opportunities to give local kids a safe place to be and learn during the summer months. 
Camp Quest
Camp Quest is a 9-week summer day camp program for youth ages 6-12. The Camp runs June 9 – August 8 at the Ponderosa Elementary School Club site. Youth do not need to be current Boys & Girls Club members to enroll. Each week, campers will embark on a new story filled with adventure, arts and crafts, sports, science projects, and more!Featured field trips include the Sacramento Zoo, Gateway Science Museum, Bidwell Park/One Mile Pool, the Paradise Bowling Alley, Paradise Cinema 7, and Paradise Aquatic Center. Camp hours are Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5:30 PM. The cost for one week of camp is just $85, making this the most affordable summer camp in the North Valley. Extended care is also available from 7:30 to 9:30 AM for an additional $15 per week. Camp Quest accepts funding from all childcare funding agencies, such as Valley OakChildren’s Services, and flexible payment plans are also available.
Camp Quest is sure to provide an unforgettable summer camp experience for young people on the Ridge. For more information regarding Camp Quest, please contact Brittany McElroy, Camp Coordinator, at (530) 873-2437.
Paradise Teen Center Summer Program
For Ridge youth ages 13-18, the Paradise Teen Center will offer relevant and fun activities Monday through Friday from 12 to 5 PM during the summer months. Teens can expect to fill their days with camping, swimming, college tours, Art Institute, tai chi, and leadership and volunteer opportunities. Teens will also be served lunch and supper every day. To participate in all the fun, youth simply need to become Club members. Membership is just $15 and is valid until June 2015. The Paradise Teen Center is located at 6241 Skyway. For more information, please contact Hoppie Campos at the Paradise Teen Center or (530) 872-3662.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT:
The Boys & Girls Club is only as strong as our community – we rely on your support to make sure our kids have a safe place to learn and grow and achieve their goals every day. Thank you to all who have made an investment in our programs and supporting the Boys & Girls Club in building local kids’ futures. To make a donation to the Boys & Girls Club today, please call the Main Office at (530) 899-0335, or visit us online at www.bgcnv.org.
