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Empowering the Next Generation of Outdoor Educators
At BGCTC, we know that representation and inclusivity are key pillars in creating a positive impact on the young people we serve. This year, we are excited to be welcoming back a group of Voyageur staff members who are Club alumni themselves! One returning staff...
Overnight Camping is back!
This year, Voyageur is celebrating the return of overnight wilderness camping! This program emphasizes self-reliance, leadership, and cooperation. Our campers will start by choosing the necessary gear and food required for their journey. This gear is packed into a...
Chef of the Month at Mt. Airy
Kids Feed Kids is a Club program that provides youth with access to healthy daily meals, diverse cooking classes, and other nutritional education. Additionally, each month at the Mt. Airy Club, one youth gets the honor of being named “Celebrity Chef of the Month”....
Southside Red Bears Athletics
The South Side Red Bears is an athletic program that serves the Little Earth community, but also invites youth from other parts on the city. The program offers a variety of activities to Club youth including volleyball, softball, baseball, and basketball from ages...
Skiing and Snowboarding at Afton Alps
Through Katz Amsterdam’s and Vail Resorts, the Clubs had the opportunity for 40 middle school aged teens (14 and under) to participate in a ski and snowboard partnership at Afton Alps. Through this experience the youth have been able to learn how to ski or snowboard....
Mental Wellness Teen Retreat
Several teens at the Eastside Club recently took the initiative to organize and host a mental wellness teen retreat, with the goal of providing a space to relax and rejuvenate. Throughout the evening retreat, there were four different stations set up for youth to...
2023 Youth of the Year Candidates
As the new year begins, we are getting excited to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Club teens by recognizing the Youth of the Year. Club members who earn the Youth of the Year title embody the values of leadership service; academic...
Capstone Libraries
A group of local educational publishers collaborated to implement brand new age-appropriate K-5 hardcover libraries at six Club locations over the past few months! These books are labeled by reading level and cover diverse topics, genres, and characters for all...
Winter 2022 Newsletter
The past few months at the Clubs have been busy! Here are some highlights: SPS Commerce employees assembled hundreds of bikes donated by SPS Commerce, which were then donated to BGCTC and Club members. With the help of board members and Great Lakes Coca-Cola, bikes...
Braxton’s Story
Braxton* is a fourth grader attending the Westside Club in St. Paul…