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If you live in or around Severna Park and you have been searching for an affordable, safe after-school home for your kids, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (BGCAA) is one of the best-kept secrets in the area. Severna Park itself does not have a club location inside town limits, but two full clubhouses sit just minutes away in nearby Severn, and both welcome families from across the county. Here is exactly where they are, what they offer, and how you can get involved as a parent, a volunteer, or a donor.
Where is the nearest Boys & Girls Club to Severna Park?
The closest locations are run by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County. The Severn Center is at 1160 Reece Road, Severn, MD 21144, reachable at 443-393-9500, and the Meade Village Club is at 1710 Meade Village Circle in Severn. Both are a short drive from Severna Park and serve youth from surrounding communities, not just their immediate neighborhoods.
Because BGCAA operates as a countywide organization, membership is open to families throughout Anne Arundel County. If you are closer to downtown Annapolis, the organization runs additional sites there as well, so it is worth calling to ask which location best fits your commute and your child’s schedule.
What does the club actually offer kids?
Boys & Girls Clubs are built around three priorities: academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. In practice, that means daily homework help and tutoring, STEM and reading programs, art and music, organized sports and fitness, and structured mentorship from trained staff. For working parents, the club fills the critical gap between the school bell and dinnertime with supervised, productive activity.
Programs are designed to be low-cost so that money is never the reason a child misses out. Annual membership fees are kept intentionally modest, and financial assistance is typically available for families who need it. The goal is simple: give every young person a safe place to go and a caring adult who believes in them.
How much does membership cost, and how do you sign up?
BGCAA keeps annual dues low compared with private after-school care, and scholarships help families for whom even a small fee is a stretch. The fastest way to get current pricing and available slots is to call the Severn Center directly at 443-393-9500 or visit bgcaa.org, where you can find registration details, hours, and the programs offered at each site.
When you call, ask about the age ranges served, transportation options from your child’s school, and any summer programming — camps and summer learning often have separate sign-ups that fill quickly.
How can Severna Park residents help — even without kids in the program?
You do not need a child in the club to make a difference. The clubs rely on volunteers to coach, tutor, mentor, and help run events, and a few hours a month can change a young person’s trajectory. If you have a professional skill — finance, trades, technology, the arts — there is almost certainly a way to share it.
Donations also go a long way. Because the clubs subsidize membership so heavily, community giving directly funds programming, meals, and facility upkeep. Local businesses often sponsor teams, events, or specific programs, which is a meaningful way to put your company’s name behind something that strengthens the whole area.
Why this matters for the Severna Park community
Strong youth programs are one of the quiet forces that keep a community desirable. Families move to Anne Arundel County for its schools, its waterfront, and its sense of neighborliness — and organizations like BGCAA are part of the infrastructure that keeps those things going. When kids have somewhere positive to be, everyone benefits, from the parents who can work with peace of mind to the neighbors who see a safer, more connected community.
As a local broker and a neighbor, I point families toward these resources all the time. Whether you are already here or thinking about a move to the Severna Park area, knowing where the support systems are is part of putting down real roots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Boys & Girls Club located in Severna Park, MD?
There is no club inside Severna Park town limits, but the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County operate two nearby locations in Severn — the Severn Center at 1160 Reece Road and the Meade Village Club at 1710 Meade Village Circle — both a short drive away and open to families countywide.
What ages does the Boys & Girls Club serve?
Clubs generally serve school-age youth from early elementary through the teen years, with programming grouped by age. Call the Severn Center at 443-393-9500 to confirm the specific age ranges at the location nearest you.
How do I sign my child up?
Call the Severn Center at 443-393-9500 or visit bgcaa.org for registration, hours, and current membership pricing. Ask about scholarships and summer programs, which register separately.
Can I volunteer or donate if I don’t have a child in the program?
Yes. The clubs welcome volunteer coaches, tutors, and mentors, and community donations directly fund low-cost programming. Local business sponsorships are also available. Contact BGCAA through bgcaa.org to get started.
Thinking about a move near Severna Park?
I know the neighborhoods, schools, and community resources that make this area home.
Reginald “Reggie” Butler Jr.
