ZGYC News

Get ready for winter hoops fun! Parks & Recreation is excited to offer two upbeat, skill-building basketball programs for our youngest athletes. Each program is a six-week clinic led by Parks & Recreation staff and designed specifically for beginner players. Through introductory games and drills, participants will build basketball fundamentals, learn the rules of the game, and most importantly—have fun! Pee Wee Basketball for…

The City and Borough of Juneau is proud to announce that Jorden Nigro, director of Parks & Recreation’s Zach Gordon Youth Services division, has been recognized by the Alaska Children’s Trust as a 2025 Champion for Kids. ACT’s annual Champion for Kids awards recognize individuals who demonstrate dedication and commitment in working to ensure that children and youth are living…

Zach Gordon Youth Center is very excited to announce the launch of two new neighborhood after-school programs, starting February in Cedar Park and Geneva Woods. The programs will offer free, on-site programming for children and youth ages 6-12, meeting children and families in the neighborhoods where they live to provide a safe, fun, and supportive environment after school. “Providing afterschool…

The Zach Gordon Youth Center will open on a shortened schedule from Monday, October 9 through Monday, November 6 while a boiler is replaced. During this time, ZGYC will be open Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will be closed on Saturdays. Hours may be extended depending on the boiler installation process—follow ZGYC on Facebook to…