Samuel L. Jones Boys & Girls Club
DeKalb County
450 East Lake Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30030
(404) 378-8814
Map, Driving Directions
Hours of Operation
- Programs Activities: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Summer Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Brief History
The Samuel L. Jones Club was founded in 1970 by citizens of Decatur, GA. The MABC bought five acres of Parkland from the city of Decatur, The Jaycees, Whitehead Foundation and Attorney Ron Armstrong, were very instrumental in Samuel L. Jones Club opening its doors in May 1970, modeling the facility after the John H. Harland Club, which is located in Atlanta, GA.
Falcons Fitness Zone
This club is a Falcons Fitness Zone.
Staff
Patricia Jackson, Executive Director
pjackson@bgcma.org
Isaac Whitfield, Program Director
iwhitfield@bgcma.org
Samuel L. Jones Boys & Girls Club picks up from the following schools:
- Oakhurst Elementary
- Winonna Park Elementary
- Glenwood Academy
- Renfroe Middle School
- Decatur High School
- Drew Charter School
- Eastlake Elementary School
Programs & Activities
- Swimming Lessons
Map
Membership
If you’re interested in membership at the Samuel L. Jones Boys & Girls Club or any of our Metro Atlanta clubs, please download the membership application. Then, complete and return the application to the club.
Volunteer Opportunities
For volunteer opportunities, download and print an application
Our children's safety at the Clubs is our number one priority; therefore we require a background check on volunteers who work directly with our children. The completed application, along with a $6 money order for processing, should be mailed to:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
c/o Shatavia Richardson
100 Edgewood Avenue, Suite 700
Atlanta, GA 30303
