Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club

The Joseph B. Whitehead works with hundreds of kids and teens each year to help them reach their full potential. We provide an environment where all youth feel safe and secure to dream, discover, and develop. Our programs focus on helping kids succeed in school, live healthy, and become leaders.

Our Club first started out as a summer recreational program in South Bend Park for neighborhood kids in 1944. In 1947, the Lakewood group organized a board of directors to extend the programs year round. By 1948, the Club became an associated branch of the Atlanta Boys Club. The first permanent building facilities were two wood-framed houses. As membership grew, plans were made to build a new, larger building, with the Whitehead Foundation largely supporting the initiative. In gratitude for the very generous gift from the Whitehead Foundation, the Club was named the Joseph B. Whitehead Memorial Boys’ Club in 1958 after the son of Mrs. Lettie Pate Evans, the widow of Joseph Whitehead.

Club Location & Hours

Location

Joseph B. Whitehead
Boys & Girls Club

1900 Lakewood Ave.
Atlanta, Georgia 30315

Fulton County
T 404-627-4617

Hours

General Hours:
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Holiday & Summer Hours:
7:30 am – 6:00 pm

Programs & Activities

Each Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta has a variety of special programs and activities. This Club also focuses on:

Music Studio
College Bound
Leadership Programs (I CAN, Torch Club, and Keystone)
Gardening Club
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
US Soccer Program
QUEENS Female Empowerment
Diplomas 2 Degrees Program
PriceWaterhouseCooper Math Club
Jr. Hawks Basketball Program
Jr. Braves Baseball Program
Teen Poetry Slam Program

Learn how you can become a Program Partner today!

Transportation Details

BGCMA picks up from these schools:

Cleveland Avenue Elementary
Dobbs Elementary
Crawford Long Middle School
Carver High School
South Atlanta High School
Kipp Primary Academy

These schools drop off at our Club:

Kipp Vision Academy

Director Q & A

Q & A with the Executive Director – Mario Mason

Why Boys & Girls Club

I saw a program that provided a platform for me to share my life experiences and expose youth to new opportunities.

Who Influenced Me

My family influenced me the most. My mother taught me to go after my dreams, be persistent, and that the worst thing someone can tell you is NO. My father taught me discipline, good work ethic, and to sit back think through what you want to achieve in life. My big brother went down the wrong path but his choices influenced me to not make the same decisions in life.

Advice for our Youth

If you have a dream, chase it, jump, and take the leap of faith. If you don’t know where to start, ask someone for help and guidance in reaching your goal. There are 24 hours in a day; use them wisely.

Our Impact in the Community

The Club is doing a great job of introducing opportunities and resources that many may never knew existed. Not only does this benefit the kids that attend the Club, but also their parents.

What Makes Our Club Special

Boys & Girls Club is a very special place. This is a place where all members have a voice. Not only in what goes on in the Club but also in what can impact their community. This Club gives members the opportunity to be leaders, gain job and life skills, and a safe place to have fun.

Enroll Your Child

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta works to save and change the lives of children and teens, especially those who need us most, by providing them with a safe, positive and engaging environment and programs that prepare and inspire them to achieve Great Futures. Ready to sign up? We can’t wait to meet you and your family! Check out our membership application for more details.

Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club