Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend

Aspect _{on Google}

Oct 10th, 2023

Kicked our child out without warning did not make an attempt to warn us or work with us. Simply called my wife out of work early in the middle of the work week and proceeded to inform her that he would not be able to come back for an unspecified amount of time. We both work and now are had to give my boss less than 24hr notice of myself not being able to go back to work for an unspecified amount of time. These people are absolute scum and unprofessional.

Laurel Ibbs _{on Google}

Oct 5th, 2023

My experience at The Boys and Girls Club was overwhelmingly negative, and I feel it's essential to share the details to warn others about the challenges they might face there.
To start, the work environment is toxic. Management treats employees as if they are replaceable and openly displays favoritism, which creates a hostile atmosphere for those not in the inner circle. This favoritism not only demoralizes staff but also affects the quality of care provided to the children.
The management team is remarkably unsupportive and unhelpful. They seem disinterested in providing guidance or support to their staff, leading to a lack of professional development opportunities and a disregard for employees' well-being.
One of the most concerning aspects of this organization is how they handle incidents involving children. Even in situations where a child is injured, they fail to take these matters seriously. This negligence is a breach of their duty to ensure the safety and well-being of the children under their care.
The director's leadership is particularly problematic. Their actions contribute to the overall dysfunction and lack of accountability within the organization. I would strongly advise parents to steer clear of this establishment. It encourages poor behavior in youths and rewards negative actions in some cases. For instance, I witnessed a situation where a child physically hurt another child, and instead of addressing the issue properly, they rewarded the aggressor with a game and a lollipop.
If I ever have children, I would never consider sending them to a place with such a manipulative, favoritism-driven, and neglectful environment. The Boys and Girls Club desperately needs a complete overhaul in management and practices to provide a safe and supportive environment for both employees and the children they are supposed to serve.

Katie Williams _{on Google}

Feb 11th, 2023

Boys and Girls has sadly gone downhill making life for parents SO hard. Not only is this club ran by a young unqualified staff but astronomical procedures are in place for something as simple as one five year old pushing another. They have zero understanding of what children are actually like and their communication with parents is the worst I have encountered. Our son has actually said he doesnt feel good when he is there. There are cheaper better option town. I would advise you look.