Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley
Great Futures Start Here
Giant leaps! One of the biggest fears of many people is the fear of public speaking, affecting 73-75% of the general population. One of our members made a giant leap in conquering that fear this year! Although excited to be presenting, Sophia, the Junior Youth of the Year from our Chippewa Falls Club, was anxious […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Molly, our Center Director in Chippewa Falls shares the exciting growth we are seeing in Chippewa Falls. As we kick off a new after-school year in Chippewa Falls, it has been so fun to see old friends reunited and new friendships blossoming. With the Club’s new building and our increased capacity, we are seeing more […]
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