Youth Services & Organizations



B.I. Kiwanis Foundation
Kiwanis is a volunteer organization dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time through service projects, scholarships, students of the month, citizen of the year and bicycle safety.
http://www.bikiwanis.org

B.I. Teen Center Organization
In an effort to continue our volunteer and financial advocacy of Island teens, we now exist as the center of support for the Metropolitan Parks Teen Programs facility and other local teen focused projects.
http://www.bainbridgeteencenter.org

B.I. Youth Soccer Club
BIYSC provides soccer training and playing opportunities for over 1500 youths ages 6-19. In addition to recreational teams, over 300 play on competitive teams. The Club provides scholarships and helps develop soccer fields for Island youth.
http://www.biysc.com

Bainbridge Student Loan Fund
One Call For All funds are used to make low-interest loans to post-secondary students in our community to defray the costs of college, university or vocational education.

Bainbridge Youth Services
Since 1962, BYS has been serving local youth through counseling and various services. Donations support crisis intervention/no-fee counseling for island teens and low-income families. Donations also support youth and Job Services Program and community service efforts.
http://www.bainbridgeyouthservices.org

Boys And Girls Club of Bainbridge Island
Provides safe, positive after school programs for youth in grades K-8; summer and holiday day camps for grades K-8, including late night activities as well as leadership and service opportunities for teens through club volunteering.
http://www.bipositiveplace.org

Global Source Education
Our EduCulture Project provides Bainbridge Island youth lived experiences on local farms that cultivate scholarship, stewardship, citizenship and sustainability. The EduCulture Project is enhancing school curricula, nurturing school gardens, and enriching school lunches, while preserving local sustainable agriculture, and growing future generations of Bainbridge farmers.
http://www.globalsourcenetwork.org/

Just Know Coalition
Just Know (Bainbridge Coalition for Youth and Parents) fosters relevant dialogue and meaningful relationships between youth and adults. We seek to impact the culture of adolescent risk behavior and strengthen positive resources through education, experience and collaboration.
http://www.JustKnow.org

Kids Discovery Museum
Our goal is to engage children?s minds and bodies through interactive play. We offer educational exhibits, science and daily arts programming. The Museum is open to all families regardless of their ability to pay admission.
http://www.kidimu.org

Kids Up!
We maintain the playground we built at Battlepoint Park. We will open a Parent Child Center, a family support and resource model for Kitsap County. Large indoor playspace, parent coaches and education, resources, carseat checks.
http://www.kidsup.qwestoffice.net

Killpack Scholarship Fund
Bainbridge Water Polo Club sponsors girls' and boys' water polo teams at BHS. The Killpack Scholarship Fund honors former coach, Steve Killpack. Scholarships are awarded for college, vocational training or service learning.

Rotary Club of B. I. Scholarship Foundation
Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island Scholarship Foundation provides funding for educational scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to and participation in community service.

Salish Sea Expeditions
Salish provides educational programs on a 61' sailing/research vessel on Puget Sound. Students design and conduct unique scientific research projects. Programs use a hands-on approach to learning, promote positive attitudes toward science and instill environmental awareness.
http://www.salish.org

Teen Talking Circles
Provides local high school youth with year-round, weekly circles to talk confidentially & authentically about their lives, practice Compassionate Listening(sm), nurture healthy choices, and actively work on creating positive & sustainable personal, familial, and community relationships.
http://www.teentalkingcircles.org/