Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County

See schedule o for program descriptions.boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County continued to support youth and teens following the mission: to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.full restrictions on operations related to the covid-19 pandemic were in place until summer 2022. The organization was able to reinstate field trips which was welcomed by club members. A surprising favorite trip for many was the day spent at the chihuly glass museum.initial data collected during spring 2022 demonstrated youth attending club programs during the pandemic had passed the majority of their peers, irrespective of the demographic considerations - a first for the population served. The new club mentor program, pairing caring adults in smaller group settings, grew substantially, contributing to increased outcomes in physical and emotional safety, as reported by participants during an annual collection of data through an independent third party.inflation considerations proved challenging. To stay competitive in a difficult hiring market, the organization adjusted pay ranges several times. The last adjustment brought with it advancement of recruitment and retention rates. By the end of 2022 most ongoing staffing struggles had ended.in general, Clubs use the talents of professionally trained staff, and highly engaged volunteers, to facilitate curriculum-based programs and high-yield learning activities that are age-appropriate, relevant, and intentional in bettering the opportunity a child has at a great future. Through this process, Clubs work to elicit three priority outcomes in club members: academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character & citizenship.recognizing the social and emotional learning challenges youth have faced since march 2020, and an inability to further reduce adult-to-child ratios with paid staffing due to limited financial resources and a lack of quality applicants, the organization launched the "club mentor" program. With a dedicated full-time staff member recruiting, screening, onboarding, and training community volunteers. The new club mentor program, pairing caring adults in smaller group settings, grew substantially, contributing to increased outcomes in physical and emotional safety, as reported by participants during an annual collection of data through an independent third party.a recent nationwide survey of club alumni conducted by the harris group found that 67% of former club members agree with the statement that the club saved their life, a powerful testament to the positive influence club participation can have on the life of a young person.in 2022, the chief development officer was named as the top resource development professional among all Boys & Girls club organizations in the country. The organization also earned several awards for advocacy and government relations, including being named the top performer in budget class, but also among all Clubs nationwide. The board of directors once again received both the "soar" award and "league of eagles" award from Boys & Girls Clubs of america, recognizing their participation, engagement, leadership, and strong governance.in key performance indicators provided by Boys & Girls Clubs of america to member organizations, Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County was the #1 organization in the country for the least amount of turnover for management staff and #1 for board engagement scores. The organization was also recognized as being in the top 20% of all club organizations in the following metrics: least amount of turnover for program staff; member experience at the club as reported in the national youth outcomes initiative; assets-to-liabilities ratio.in national youth outcomes initiative metrics, the organization exceeded national benchmarks in the following data points: safe, positive environment; emotional safety; physical safety; adult connections; recognition; encouragement; influence; opportunities & expectations; number of students on track to graduate; college/career preparation; overall teamwork & leadership; physical wellbeing (physical activity + fruit & veg consumption); lifetime cigarette abstention (100%); lifetime marijuana abstention (100%); lifetime illicit use of prescription pain medicine abstention (100%); lifetime inhalant use (100%); lifetime sexual activity abstention (100%).copies of annual and mid-year reports, as well as annual external evaluations by an independent third-party, are all available at skagitclubs.org.