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With thousands of Club facilities nationwide ranging in size from 2,000 to 60,000 sq. ft.,
few Clubs are exactly alike, but many have distinct similarities. Tour a typical Clubhouse and find out what makes Clubs
"The Positive Place For Kids!"
Typical Building Requirements
Building size and costs are dependent on the number of youth served,
community support and available land. The following is an outline of
typical requirements for establishing a new Boys & Girls Club in your local
community. For additional information, see our Find a Club section
for address and phone numbers, and contact a BGCA regional service
center.
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Small Building |
Medium Building |
Large Building |
| Square Footage |
5,000 to 12,000sf |
13,000 to 25,000 |
26,000 to 40,000 |
| Average Daily Attendance* |
100 to 200
members |
200 to 350
members |
350 to 550
members |
| Total membership |
300 to 700 |
700 to 1500 |
1500 to 2300 |
| Project Costs** |
$400,000 to
1,000,000 |
$1,000,000 to
2,000,000 |
$2,000,000 to
3,000,000 |
| Annual Operating Expenses |
$60,000 to
150,000 |
$150,000 to
300,000 |
$300,000 to
500,000 |
| Minimum Land Needed |
0.25 to 0.5 acre |
0.75 to 1.25 acres |
1.5 to 2 acres |
| Land Needed for Ball Fields |
2 acres |
2 acres |
2 acres |
* Average daily attendance reflects the average number of youth served at any one time. Often members do not attend on a daily basis, but may visit the Club for their favorite activities (i.e., teens often visit the Club during "teen only" hours).
** Project costs include site development and professional fees. Land acquisition is not included. Often land is either leased or donated. Project costs are averages. Your area may be lower or higher.
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9% of all Boys & Girls Clubs are located on Native American lands.
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