Boulder City, NV Elks Lodge #1682

Boulder City Elks Lodge #1682 runs several youth programs out of its lodge at 1217 Boulder City Pkwy in Boulder City, each with its own age range. Cub Scouts is set up for kids 5 to 10, Boy Scouts continues for ages 11 to 18, and the lodge's Hoop Shoot free-throw competition is open to kids 8 to 13. The Elks Soccer Shoot skills competition takes a wider age range, 7 to 15.

Beyond scouting and sports competitions, the lodge runs a Drug Awareness Program for youth, the Dictionary Project, which distributes dictionaries to students, and Youth Scholarships for older teens. It's a mix of ongoing programs, one-time community events, and scholarship opportunities rather than a single weekly class, so which program fits depends heavily on a child's age and what the family is looking for.

The lodge itself has meeting rooms and event space, which is where scouting meetings, program events, and lodge activities take place.

The lodge is open daily from 12:00 to 7:00 PM, seven days a week, and runs year-round. The listing places it in the $ price range, on the lower end, though it does not list an exact cost for any individual program; Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts typically involve registration fees set through the national Scouting organization rather than the lodge itself, so a call is the best way to get current numbers.

For questions about which program fits a child's age, meeting schedules, or how to sign up for Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot, or scouting, call (702) 293-2457 or visit bouldercityelks1682.org. Families in Boulder City and nearby parts of the valley who want a scouting or community-service option outside the usual sports and arts studios may find this lodge worth a look. Because several of these programs, like Hoop Shoot and Soccer Shoot, are run as annual competitions rather than ongoing weekly classes, families should ask about the specific timing of each event rather than assuming they can drop in and register on any visit to the lodge.