The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale (BGCS) broke ground this week for the organization’s newest Club, located at Tonalea Middle School in South Scottsdale.
The future Steve & Maria Sanghi – Tonalea Middle School Boys & Girls Club will transform an underused school facility into a new space for youth to learn, grow, and thrive when school is out. The $15 million campaign will expand access to life-shaping programs for more youth.
The project was made possible through a collaborative partnership with Scottsdale Unified School District.
“Our Steve & Maria Sanghi Club is a landmark project. It reflects what’s possible when great minds and big hearts unite,” says Marianne Guenther, BGCS board member and Capital Campaign committee chair. “This stand-alone Club facility will be embedded in a school campus—an innovative partnership that has the potential to serve as a model across this state and beyond.”
More than 15,000 square feet of existing school space will be transformed into a state-of-the-art Boys & Girls Club and add a brand-new 12,260 sq. ft. gymnasium. The facility will include:
- A makerspace studio, tech lab, art room, games room, and homework room
- A dedicated teen center with a creator’s studio, media room, fitness center, lounge, kitchen, and homework space
The project is led by Chasse Building Team and designed by Orcutt | Winslow.
“We’re grateful for our partnership with Scottsdale Unified School District and proud to work with Chasse Building Team and Orcutt | Winslow, who are bringing this vision to life,” said Ivan Gilreath, BGCS President & CEO. “It’s truly inspiring to see so many people rally around our youth. When a community comes together with a shared belief in kids’ potential, we build more than a building—we build brighter futures.”
After-school programming is scheduled to begin at the start of the new school year in August 2026.
