Boys & Girls Clubs of King County

The Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, has been serving the Seattle community since 1975 by offering a diverse range of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. As an independent nonprofit organization, ARC supports its mission through a dedicated Board of Directors and 36 advisory councils comprised of citizen volunteers who advocate for citywide recreation services. ARC is committed to providing culturally diverse and inclusive programs that cater to all communities, ensuring equitable access to high-quality programming for Seattle residents. Through fundraising events, grants, and community contributions, ARC enhances its offerings, including preschool, after-school childcare, and summer programs for children and teens. Generated from the website

Alphabet Soup Preschool, located in Seattle, WA, is a year-round program dedicated to nurturing curiosity, creativity, and confidence in children aged 3 to 5. The preschool provides a safe and inclusive environment that focuses on whole child development across social, emotional, physical, and academic domains through play-based learning. With a strong emphasis on intentional learning, Alphabet Soup fosters active participation by encouraging children to explore various subjects such as arts, science, and literacy. Families choose Alphabet Soup for its nurturing atmosphere, small class sizes, and play-driven curriculum designed to support and celebrate each child's unique growth. Generated from the website

HistoryIn 1989, Northwest's Child became established as a non profit agency and in 1991 the doors to the first-of-its-kind extended day program for school aged children & teens with severe/profound developmental and physical disabilities had begun. This agency was created out of a very real gap in services for our most vulnerable and at-risk children in our community. It would be the first licensed agency in Western Washington to serve children well beyond the typical after-school age of 12, and continue well into early adulthood.SpecialtiesNorthwest's Child provides a safe nurturing place for children, teens and adults with moderate to severe special needs. For our school aged clients our program is a valuable extension to each student's school day and increases their chances at mastering the many goals they strive to achieve. For our adult clients, our program takes the place of school with an emphasis on life skills, community interactionand building relationships with peers. Our program encourages vocational, social, and educational growth in a variety of ways, including volunteer opportunities, field trips, and working with individual education plans. Our clients are continually learning, building friendships and gaining a stronger sense of community.