The Boys & Girls Club of Lakewood offers after-school programs for elementary school-aged children as well as middle and high schoolers. The Club is located at the Gary and Carol Milgard Family HOPE Center and includes a large playing field, a great deal of playground equipment including slides, swings and jungle gyms, and a large, welcoming facility. It offers programs for all ages in subjects such as character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, sports, fitness and recreation, technology and the arts.
The first thing visitors will see from the parking lot is the modern architecture of a building made possible by grants from the Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation. Inside is a vibrant learning community composed of children from all backgrounds, taught by caring adults who believe that any child can succeed. Continuing grants and the availability of scholarships make the fees affordable for any family.
Home Court is a nonprofit organization that works to guide young people toward their goals, using basketball as a vehicle. To learn more about the basketball programs for youth and adults, call or visit their website. Home Court shares a facility with the Woodinville Gold's Gym.
Located off of Burnham Drive and behind Costco, the Gig Harbor YMCA offers many attractions to the health enthusiasts. This huge two-story complex features cardio and weight equipment, pool, rock climbing wall, racquetball courts, kids adventure zone, teen center and cafe with Wi-Fi.
Multicare also has an office upstairs that offers massage therapy, podiatry and nutrition counseling. Several classes are available such as cycling, yoga, swim lessons, ballet, martial arts and various sports activities. Visit its website for a current list of all of the classes being offered as well as membership information. As part of a non-profit organization, the Y also offers financial assistance and volunteer programs for everyone.
Coal Creek Family YMCA is a powerful association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. It believes that lasting personal and social change can only come about when people work together to invest in kids, health and neighbors. That's why, at the Y, strengthening community is the cause. Every day, employees work side-by-side with neighbors in over 10,000 communities to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
