Comcast and Bremerton Boys & Girls Club Debut High-Tech Makeover
The Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound and Comcast hosted the community for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at the Boys & Girls Club Bremerton branch on May 29th, celebrating the unveiling of a newly renovated, tech-enhanced Lift Zone space designed to spark innovation, creativity, and learning among local youth.
The event featured opening remarks from Club leadership, Comcast representatives, and Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler, followed by tech demonstrations, guided tours and interactive exhibits showcasing the Club’s cutting-edge additions.
Among the new features are:
- An interactive smartboard to promote collaborative learning
- A 3D printer for hands-on learning
- Audio and music production station
- Two high-performance desktop computers
- Sleek, modern furniture and upgraded lighting
- A mobile laptop cart equipped with ready-to-use devices
- Over 40 STEM kits providing engineering and science learning experiments
The renovation was made possible through a partnership with Comcast, aimed at expanding access to technology and fostering digital literacy among young people.
“This transformation represents more than just new equipment—it’s a commitment to empowering the next generation with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed,” said Emily Nakada-Alm, community and corporate partnership manager, Boys & Girls Clubs.
“At Comcast, we believe every young person deserves access to the technology and resources that fuel creativity, learning and future success,” said Carla Carrell, senior director external affairs, Comcast. “Our partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound (BGCSPS) is about more than connectivity—it’s about investing in the local youth and broader community, working to provide digital opportunities, and ensuring everyone can benefit from being connected to the internet.
The Bremerton Lift Zone is one of several Comcast operates with the Boys & Girls Clubs in Washington and continues a long-term partnership between Comcast and the organization.
Since 1940, BGCSPS has provided youth (ages 6-18) safe spaces, warm meals, caring mentors, and meaningful programs that help them reach their full potential. BGCSPS operates ten Clubs across Pierce, Kitsap, and Mason counties for children and teens to learn, create, and attain their best in academics, athletics, and more. BGCSPS also operates a variety of licensed childcare and extended learning opportunities at local schools.