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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,...
FASTBridge Assessments
At BGCTC, we know there is great value in assessing the youth we serve to be sure that they have access to the support they need to be successful! FASTBridge is a Math and Reading assessment tool that combines computer adaptive testing with curriculum-based measures...
Emmanuel’s Story
*Emmanuel is a third grader at the Al Lenzmeier West Side Club and has attended nearly every day since kindergarten. This includes participating in small group tutoring during the Covid-19 pandemic. Emmanuel has been working one-on-one with staff on his English...
Support Nature’s Classroom!
RESIDENTIAL CAMPING IS BACK at BGCTC's Voyageur Environmental Center for summer 2023! Now, in full swing, we are happy to share that our first week of camp was a wild success and full of lots of learning. From team building exercises to guided nature...
Sparking Joy and SEL Growth through Outdoor Play
Social-emotional learning (SEL) through outdoor play offers a dynamic and engaging approach for youth to develop crucial life skills. Through collaborative play and teamwork, youth enhance their communication and problem-solving skills and learn valuable lessons...
Casting a Bright Future
BGCTC's Voyageur Environmental Learning Center offers an exciting range of waterfront program activities including canoeing, swimming, kayaking, and fishing. The Voyageur fishing program introduces youth to the art of angling, fish species recognition, habitat...