1960 - 1989

1960
A football field and track with complete lighting and watering systems were added to the Central Club.
1960 (January)
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Wood gave $32,500 to start the Southeast Boys Club, sponsored by the Optimist Club of Wichita Falls.
1961 (March 1st)
The Southwest Boys Club opened.  The Rotary Club sponsored it and the cost of construction was $45,000.
1962
A 147-acre camping facility was leased from the City of Wichita Falls.  At present, five brick cabins house the campers.  There is also an Olympic size swimming pool, a large dining hall, outdoor pavilion, 2-acre lake with floating dock, archery range, and athletic fields.
1962
A full-size gym, dressing room, toilets, shower facilities, and snack bar were added to the Southwest Boys Club.  A scout hut was also renovated next door and made a part of this facility.
Early and Mid 70s
Work was done on a six field athletic complex located in Wichita Lake Park.  The seating was given by the city schools, which was the old Coyote Stadium seating.  At present, all Boys & Girls Club football games are played at this complex.
1975
The Optimist Club of Wichita Falls added an auxiliary gym to the Southwest Boys Club.
1976
The Wichita Falls Boys Club Alumni Association was formed.
1976 (Spring)
An anonymous donor purchased 6 acres of land and gave it to the Boys Club.
1980 (January)
The Northwest Boys Club opened on this donated land.
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