Get to know our club

Club Experience

The Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs has a mission to help youth of all backgrounds develop qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. Through our association with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we seek to enhance the quality of life for the youth of our community.

Club Values

We believe every kid has what it takes. Our mission and core beliefs fuel our commitment to promoting safe, positive and inclusive environments for all.

We provide:

  • A safe place to learn and grow

  • On-going relationships with caring adults

  • Life-enhancing programs and character-development experiences

  • Hope and opportunity

Meet our Board and Team

Timeline

1928 - Club originates in Judge Parker's Courthouse and Bob Kuykendall is named Executive Director

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1930 Incorporated as Fort Smith Boys Club

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1941 Wheeler Club dedicated

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1945 Clarence Higgins named Executive Director

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1947 Hunt's Park dedicated

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1957 Jeffrey Boys Club dedicated at 50th & Kinkead

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1966 Original Evans Boys Club dedicated

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1978 Jeffrey Boys Club relocated to 50th & 'O' Street

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1980 Wheeler Club closed

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1981 Stephens Club dedicated

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1985 College Scholarship program established

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1991 Alumni & Friends Association established

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1992 Hall of Fame established

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1993 Goldtrap-Gardner Club dedicated

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1996 Stephens Club destroyed by tornado

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1997 Stephens Club rededicated

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1999 Name changed to 'Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club'

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2004 New Evans Club dedicated

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2019 Hunt's Park renovation

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2020 Forsgren Field improvements

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2023 Jeffrey-Glidewell Club expansion and Online registration introduced

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1928 - Club originates in Judge Parker's Courthouse and Bob Kuykendall is named Executive Director · 1930 Incorporated as Fort Smith Boys Club · 1941 Wheeler Club dedicated · 1945 Clarence Higgins named Executive Director · 1947 Hunt's Park dedicated · 1957 Jeffrey Boys Club dedicated at 50th & Kinkead · 1966 Original Evans Boys Club dedicated · 1978 Jeffrey Boys Club relocated to 50th & 'O' Street · 1980 Wheeler Club closed · 1981 Stephens Club dedicated · 1985 College Scholarship program established · 1991 Alumni & Friends Association established · 1992 Hall of Fame established · 1993 Goldtrap-Gardner Club dedicated · 1996 Stephens Club destroyed by tornado · 1997 Stephens Club rededicated · 1999 Name changed to 'Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club' · 2004 New Evans Club dedicated · 2019 Hunt's Park renovation · 2020 Forsgren Field improvements · 2023 Jeffrey-Glidewell Club expansion and Online registration introduced ·