Platte Canyon Club

Club Information

We provide before school, after school and all day summer programs for youth in the Bailey area. Our hours are 6:00 – 8:30 AM (elementary students only) and 2:45 – 6:30 PM (elementary & middle school students), Monday – Friday.

Location:

Deer Creek Elementary School 1737 County Road 43
Bailey, CO 80421
303-679-7546

Meet Our Staff

Unit Director:

Jessica Bartak — plattecanyon@bgchr.co

Jessica grew up in rural Nebraska on a family farm. She went to University of Nebraska-Lincoln for undergraduate and graduate school. She graduated with a Masters in Leadership Education and a minor in Youth Development. She moved to Bailey in August 2018 to start as the Unit Director for the Platte Canyon Club. She loves getting to know and having fun with the members at the club. When she’s not working at the club you might see her outside hiking or skiing, or helping out at community events.

Assistant Unit Director:

Madison Mendez

Madison grew up in Virginia Beach, VA and studied Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University. In her free time, she loves traveling, reading, and spending time outside.
“I enjoy working at the Boys and Girls Club because every day is something new, and I’m never bored.

Positive Youth Development Professionals:

Willa Bowen

Willa is 17 and a senior at Conifer High School. She grew up in Pine, CO and spends her free time playing soccer and hanging out with friends.
“Why I love working at the Boys and Girls Club is because the kids are amazing and so are my coworkers.”