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White Mountain Apache Opens Club in Arizona

new Wilson Teen Fitness Center
The very first club member cutting the ribbon

The Boys & Girls Club of the White Mountain Apache Tribe held a Grand Opening event on April 12, 2006. Approximately 500 people were in attendance. The event included entertainment, food, door prizes, and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Jane Deal, Regional Service Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of America addressed the crowd. Other speakers included Brian Yazzie of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, Rochelle Lacapa, Advisory Board President, and local Boys & Girls Club administrative staff. Door prizes included iPods, bikes, skateboards, backpacks, and safety gear. Plaques were given to individuals and organizations that helped the Club open its doors. 

new Wilson Teen Fitness Center
Cradleboard Apache Club Crowndanders

The Club currently has 250 enrolled members and serves approximately 135 youth each day. This summer they will offer SMART Moves, Crest Cavity-Free Zone, diabetes prevention, and field trips, among other Club activities. 

 

 

 

 

 

 






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