Welcome to Main!

In 1959, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County operated its first location in Arlington called Main branch out of a rented house at 811 E. Abram Street. In 1968 the current building was constructed and opened. The building has dedicated space for education, social recreation, art, teens, dining, kitchen, gym. The facility also houses the Arlington Learning Center, the organization’s meeting and training center.

Annual Membership

Membership includes summer and afterschool programs for youth ages 6 to 18 with open enrollment occurring year round.

Ages: 6 – 12Ages: 13 – 18
Price: $100Price: free
Arlington

Main Branch

Hours Of Operation:

School Year:
Mon – Fri, 3:00pm – 6:30pm

Summer:
Mon – Fri, 7:30am – 6:00pm

Ages Served:

6 – 18 years old

Contact Info:

608 N. Elm Street, Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 442-7107
mainbranch@bgcgtc.org

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    School Pick Up

    Elementary School
    • Pope Elementary
    • Speer Elementary
    • Uplift Summit (PreK-12)
    Middle & High Schools
    • Shackelford Junior High
    • Newman Middle School
    • Newman High School
    • Lamar High School

    Main Branch

    Activities

      • Academic Success
      • Character and Leadership
      • Healthy Lifestyles
      • Workforce Readiness

      Academic help for youth outside of school.

      Developmentally appropriate, project-based learning experiences designed to keep young people engage throughout the summer.

      Helps Club members ages achieve academic success by providing homework help, tutoring and high-yield learning activities and encouraging members to become self-directed learners.

      Members have the opportunity to experience music with instrument lessons and production lessons that include song-writing, beat-making, and self expression.

      Members participate in musical band groups where they perform covers of popular songs at the end of each month in front of their peers.

      Youth receive support from positive adult mentors that help them grow into confident, capable adults.

      Students receive one-on-one support from an advisor in course selection, academic planning, college applications, financial aid, and career exploration.

      This program encourages creativity through high quality arts programming in categories such as watercolor, pastels, paint, collage, mixed media, colored pencil, group projects, and more. Participants will not only create beautiful works of art, but they will also learn how to collaborate with others and develop their own unique style.

      Teens receive study materials, tips and information about the GED exam, giving them the opportunity to prepare and succeed.

      Educational excursions that take students out of the Club to explore new places, cultures, and experiences.

      Engages youth in hands-on activities that teach core concepts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. By solving real-world problems in a fun and interactive way, DIY STEM encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a practical understanding of STEM in everyday life.

      Excursions that allow to students to explore the arts and community of a specific culture.

      Members tour college campuses to learn about the many possibilities for postsecondary education.

      Allows students to take online, individualized college preparatory courses and access online college and career supports and tools.

      Provides resources for students to explore a variety of careers, trades, and more. The goal is to expose students to as many of each industry as possible in order to widen their possibilities.

      Students receive guidance and encouragement to ensure they graduate from high school and continue on to postsecondary education.

      Enroll Your Child at our Main Branch Today

      Volunteer

      Make a lasting impact on the lives of young people by contributing your time and skills at one of our various events, projects, and programming across our Clubs.

      Location

      Our facilities are located in the heart of the community and offer a safe and welcoming environment for all kids to learn and have fun.

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      Contact Main
      Branch Today

      Please reach out with any questions regarding enrolling your child as a Boys & Girls Club member at Main Branch! Enrollment is per location, so please select the best location for you before reaching out or enrolling.

      (817) 442-7107
      mainbranch@bgcgtc.org