Georgia Z. started attending the Boys & Girls Club in the Fall of 2023. When Georgia first started the Club, it was easy for staff to see that Georgia is a girl with a lot of spunk, a good sense of humor, and a competitive spirit. Through programs like Artology, Triple Play, and STEM, Georgia […]
Read MoreClub Impact: Natalie’s Inspiring Journey at the Boys & Girls Club
Natalie joined the Altoona Boys & Girls Club in the fall of 2022, previously attending the Eau Claire and Menomonie Boys & Girls Club. The Club helped her develop self-confidence, as she initially hesitated to participate in activities or share her interests with others for fear of being judged. However, the Club provided a safe […]
Read MoreClub Impact: Helping Canyon Thrive at the Club
When Canyon returned to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley- Lunda Center, he was struggling with emotional regulation and member-to-member relationships. His mother’s number became familiar to the staff due to his difficulties and wanting to leave as soon as he got to the Club. They had to have difficult conversations with […]
Read MoreThinking outside the Box = Success!
Every now and then, a program requires a touch of creativity – or, as some might put it, thinking outside the box – to generate interest. At the Lunda Center, that is just what they did! Realizing that after a long day at school, an academic program isn’t the first thing members are excited about. […]
Read MoreSpring, a time for growth!
Spring is a time for growth, and the Altoona Club is doing just that! Recently 11 new members joined the Altoona Club making it an all-time high at 47 members! Our members were so excited to invite in and welcome these new faces and friends! Each new member was introduced to the group by a […]
Read MoreDinosaurs, Unicorns, and so much more!
If you could join us at Youth Late Night, you might have stumbled upon grand forts, dinosaurs, a unicorn strolling about, or many other creations when members unleashed their creativity at Cardboard Night. The Club was filled with markers, scissors, tape, construction paper, and of course, lots and lots of cardboard, saved up for a […]
Read MoreBuilding a bond, one fraction at a time…
A member who struggled with getting attention at the Club recently chose to work on a math fraction worksheet during power hour. With the help from staff, he became engrossed in problem-solving and learned that he was very good at finding common denominators and adding fractions. He found his superpower! Now when he runs into […]
Read MoreIt takes a Team to succeed.
At Club, we intentionally weave Character into everything we do, this truly shows it in action. Harvey is a 7-year-old boy who has been attending Club since the beginning of the school year. He is always willing to help around the club wherever he can. He shows kind caring and respectful behavior while at the […]
Read MoreExcitement builds to become a Club member!
Dustyn, our new Center Director in Menomonie shares, we have had a wait list since the beginning of the school year due to filling our staff positions. Each day, the youth on the waitlist comes up to the desk at River Heights Elementary Boys & Girls Club, wondering if/when they will be able to join. […]
Read MoreSafe Spaces + Kindness = New Friendships
Ashley our Black River Falls Lunda Center Director shares how the Club is a safe space, and the difference that makes, one child at a time! Recently, while I was welcoming kids into the building, a new member of the club as well as a new student in our school district was crying. I asked […]
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