East DeKalb Boys & Girls Club

The East DeKalb Boys & Girls Club 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. We are so glad to be part of this community and look forward to working with you!

Club Location & Hours

Location

East DeKalb Boys & Girls Club

Redan Recreation Center
1839 Phillips Rd Lithonia
Georgia 30058

DeKalb County
T (470) 877-5439

Hours

General Hours:
2:00 pm – 6:30 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:

Choir
Cheer Club
College Bound
Career Wise Wednesday’s
Basketball
Soccer
Sneaker Design
Photography
Book Club
Team Dance
Sculpting
Simple Solutions
Fun with Food

Learn how you can become a Program Partner today!

Transportation Details

BGCMA picks up from these schools:

Marbut Elementary School
Wynnbrooke Elementary School
Princeton Elementary
Redan Elementary
Lithonia High School
Stephenson Middle School
Stephenson High School
Arabia Mountain High School

These schools drop off at our Club:

Redan Middle School
Shadow Rock Elementary School
Redan High School

Director Q & A

Q & A with the Executive Director – Ambernique Howard

Why the Boys & Girls Club?

Growing up a Club kid I attended BGCMA at the Harland Club. I remember transferring schools in the middle of year and being extremely disappointed that I had to leave the Club. Starting my career in youth development at the age of 16, I knew I had to make my way back to where I made my first best friend, took my first cooking class and had the best summer experiences ever! ,From personal experience to now being in the movement for 8 years, I could not have made a better decision.

Who influenced me?

In high school I was guided academically by my then mentor Mr. Charles Allen. Mr. Allen was the epitome of what it meant to carry yourself with excellence. He showed me what it meant to work hard and help those who need you most.

Advice for our youth?

Not everyone means you good but those who do, don’t take them for granted.

Our impact in the community?

East Dekalb’s impact is vast. Our partnership with Redan Parks & Recreation Center has brought opportunities for our members to experience softball, tennis, track and swimming. With plans of starting a community garden and refrigerator, our goal is to focus on the health and well-being of our members and community through service projects, markets and educational opportunities.

What makes our Club special?

Being in the movement for 8 years, I have had the opportunity to facilitate quality programming for 27+ clubs. What makes East Dekalb special is its sense of community and partnership. The member and staff relationships are like any I have ever seen. The staff know the parents by first name and the Redan staff are welcoming and willing to help with no questions. I love the family feel, warm hugs and big smiles I receive every day.

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.

East DeKalb Boys & Girls Club