Blog
Ronin’s Story- Give in Gratitude
When *Ronin first stepped in the Notes4Notes (N4N) studio at the Al Lenzmeier West Side Club, he was quiet and reserved. Over time, he began to open up and gain confidence in the recording booth. Soon he was in the studio every single day singing, rapping, and...
BGCTC Welcomes New Board Chair, Chad Jackson!
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities is excited to announce Chad Jackson as our new board chair! As we push forward on a strong growth trajectory, grounded by a North Star goal of "all members on track for a successful future beyond high school graduation", the...
Staying Connected for Great Futures
Club alumni are the leaders, innovators, and change-makers who grew up in the Club, sharing a passion for supporting the next generation of Club kids. Through intentional, continuous, and open engagement, we connect alumni and youth to their peers, resources, and...
Back to School with KJ Osborn – Fall 2023 Newsletter
On Friday, September 8, Minnesota Vikings player KJ Osborn hosted a Back to School Day at BGCTC’s Jerry Gamble Club where over 100 Club members had the opportunity to choose their favorite backpack and fill it with school supplies, books, and fun extra items like MN...
Career Exploration with Corporate Partners – Fall 2023 Newsletter
Teens from BGCTC’s Mt. Airy and East Side Clubs visited the Carmeuse plant in Savage, MN on August 3 to learn about their company operations and manufacturing processes. Carmeuse is a global manufacturer of lime and limestone products used in a variety of...
Fun with STEM for Minneapolis Clubs – Fall 2023 Newsletter
In June, Minneapolis Club youth from Little Earth, Southside Village, and Jerry Gamble Club Sites spent a day focused on the deeper learnings of STEM concepts through specific STEM projects. With the help of volunteers from National Grid Renewables, BGCTC Club members...
It’s an “Amazing Race” for Olson Middle School – Fall 2023 Newsletter
Olson Middle School Club members celebrated the last day of summer programming with a fun and interactive Field Day. Club youth teamed up to compete in a game of “Amazing Race,” utilizing different skill sets they had worked on over the summer to complete a variety of...
NEW Garden Program at Voyageur – Fall 2023 Newsletter
Through the spring and summer, Voyageur staff, Club youth, volunteers, and community partners worked together to create a beautiful new garden space at Voyageur Environmental Center. BGCTC youth spent time in the garden learning about food systems, farming, and how to...
Club-Wide Spelling Bee
Every Spring, BGCTC hosts a Club-wide Spelling Bee! Youth ages K-5 from all Club locations come together to showcase their skills. Clubs spend months beforehand preparing and practicing for the big affair! Spelling is a core...
STEM Mentors
BGCTC is excited to continue the STEM mentor partnership with the Sea Research Foundation. The group mentoring program is for youth ages 6–10. STEM Mentoring brings together youth and mentors for fun, hands-on activities about science, technology, engineering,...