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Kids’ Clubs


A guide to Yakima-area youth organizations.

AWANA. Worldwide youth ministry program builds a biblical foundation that helps youth follow Christ through adulthood. Multiple Yakima-area groups. To find a club, visit www.awana.org.

BOY SCOUTS. Civic service organization for boys emphasizes leadership and life skills. Scouting programs available for boys ages 6-18. Venturing and Explorers programs are co-ed, for students ages 14-20 years. Grand Columbia Council: 453-4795.

CAMP FIRE USA. Co-ed program focuses on developing confident youth and future leaders. Roganunda Council: 453-9151.

DEMOLAY INTERNATIONAL. Youth fraternity dedicated to developing civic awareness, personal responsibility and leadership skills in young men, ages 12-21. Affiliated with Freemasons, but membership is open to all boys. Ray Jones: 576-0184.

GIRL SCOUTS. The world’s top organization for girls offers “fun, friendship and the power of girls together.” Troops are forming now. Programs serve girls ages 5-17. Call Lisa Tapia at 834-9785, or e-mail ltapia@gsewni.org.

INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF RAINBOW FOR GIRLS. A service-oriented organization for girls ages 11 to 20. Based on three basic virtues: Faith, hope and charity. Affiliated with Freemasons, but all girls are eligible to join. Barbara: 961-0252.

YAKIMA COUNTY 4-H. Country and city kids can learn the principles of “head, heart, hands and health” through hands-on activities with 4-H, the world’s largest youth group. Christine Jackson: 574-1600, or e-mail chrisj@wsu.edu.

YAKIMA POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE. An alternative to gangs and drugs that helps young people become better citizens and students through positive activities. Through tutoring and programs including boxing, scuba and wrestling,  students learn leadership, teamwork and responsibility.

YAKIMA VALLEY BARIOS UNIDOS. A multi-cultural, non-profit organization affiliated with the Yakima Catholic Diocese. Their mission is to prevent and curtail violence among the youth by providing alternatives. Executive Director Alex Santillanes: 469-7138.