In concert with the State of Alaska’s March 13 COVID-19 Health Mandate, Parks & Recreation is closing some public facilities – Augustus Brown Pool, Dimond Park Aquatic Center, Mount Jumbo Gym, and Zach Gordon Youth Center – and suspending programs – Coed Volleyball, Senior Open Gym, BAM Afterschool, and Start Smart. The CBJ closures and suspensions are effective starting Monday, March 16, and will last until further notice. You can read the complete information release and get more information on COVID-19 updates at juneau.org/COVID-19.
Yes, you can have your phone and personal technology with you. We have a wi-fi network for residents’ use.
Any youth ages 10-17 experiencing homelessness, running away, or who is at immediate risk of either.
You can stay at the shelter if you are experiencing a gap in housing, running away from home, couch surfing, or other types of housing instability. If you’re unsure whether this describes your situation, call the shelter any time of day or night to talk to a staff member, and we can help you decide if the shelter is the right fit for you.
No. All youth have their own bedroom with a bed, dresser, and other storage options.
Each resident’s stay will vary in length with some staying only a few nights and some staying longer, but the majority of shelter stays are for fewer than 21 days.
When a youth arrives at shelter, we are required to contact their guardian. Other than that, we maintain strict confidentiality standards regarding who is staying in shelter. We cannot tell anyone outside of the shelter who is staying here unless we have permission to do so.
Our first priority is ensuring safety for our residents, both during their stay and after. We will work with you and your guardian(s) to determine a discharge plan – for most youth – we will work with you to get home safely. Though for some, home may no longer be an option. You will help develop your plan of care and we will support you in reaching your goals.
The Zach Gordon Youth Center is a free drop-in facility that provides food, friendly staff, and a fun, safe place to spend time.
The name Shéiyi Xaat Hít, which means Spruce Root House, was gifted to the project by X’unei Lance Twitchell. He also gifted this beautiful video to share more about the values behind the name, as well as how to pronounce it correctly.
BAM Afterschool Activities
Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School
This week in BAM:
Upcoming Activities
BAM Middle School X-Country Running Club
Our season will run Monday, September 28 through Friday October 23. Practices will take place Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:15-4:30pm. There are three locations for families to choose from: the downtown turf (next to JDHS); Dzantik’i Heeni Middle school; and Floyd Dryden Middle school.
Please read through the Family Information Letter. It contains important information regarding practices, expectations and volunteers
For information about the program, please call Ty Shae at 796-5811
Having trouble with registration? Please email Amanda Lovejoy at [email protected]
Floyd Dryden Middle School
Family Activities
BAM Family nights are free to all middle school families. We believe in quality time together as a family and encourage bringing the whole family.
All family nights are free, fun and include a free meal. Students must be accompanied by a caring adult.
Upcoming Family Events
