Serving children in the eastern portion of the Coachella Valley since 1966, the Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley offers a positive environment for kids. The organization operates clubhouses throughout the area, including spots in Desert Hot Springs, Indio, Mecca, Coachella and La Quinta. Each clubhouse has a gym, community center, arts and crafts room, technology center, education center and outdoor playroom. The Indio Club features an additional 4,400 square foot boxing and athletic center, and the Coachella Club boasts a teen center. More than 3,600 kids between the ages of 8 - 17 are part of the program, with dues ranging from $3 - $22 per month. A full-time staff of 23, part-time staff of 21, and more than 42 volunteers help the organization run like clockwork.