Blog
Growing Strong: Yin Yoga at Southside Village
We are thankful for a partnership with 612-Jungle yoga studio and our Southside Village Club. An instructor came in to talk to the kids about the practice and held a 30 minute Yin Yoga session. The members also participated in a collaborative exercise where they each...
Growing Strong: East Side Memorial Garden
With grant funding and volunteer support from the Saint Paul Garden Club, our East Side Club created a beautiful garden space to honor the memory of East Side youth that have passed away and to support the hopes and dreams of today’s youth. The garden is located in...
Give in Gratitude: Kelly
Kelly is a fourth grade student at Centennial who is grateful for our literacy program! Kelly's mom told Club staff that her daughter’s conferences are getting harder every time. Each year, her daughter continues to fall further behind in reading. Her teachers are...
Give in Gratitude: Caden
Caden is a fourth grader who has been attending the Club since Kindergarten, but hadn’t shown much interest in sports right up until the start of baseball season this past Summer. At first, Caden spent time with the other youth who had never played baseball before,...
Give in Gratitude: The Davis Family
The Davis* family of four siblings, all between grades four and seven, have been attending Club programs for the past five years; they are just one example of how BGCTC continues to make a positive impact for youth families. John Bryant, Club Program Director, says...
Success Ahead: Amelia
Amelia*, a third grader, began attending the Boys & Girls Club this summer to receive academic support. When Amelia first started attending the Club, she was very shy and reserved. Over time, the Club has brought out her energetic side! Ms. Kelsey, a staff member,...
Success Ahead: Brayden
Brayden* is transitioning into the fifth grade this fall and has been attending the Boys & Girls Clubs for two years. Brayden distinguished himself this year in the BGCTC Literacy Program! Using the Rock ‘n Read program, an interactive program model to ensure...
Success Ahead: Rylee
Rylee* will be attending first grade in the fall, and she began attending Boys & Girls Club programming over the summer. Ms. Shanae, a Club staff member, has said that “Rylee is one of the smartest and most articulate young people that I have had a chance to work...
Nevaeh’s Story
Nevaeh, a Club alumni, has taken several trips to Voyageur and has reflected on her experience attending the Voyageur Teen Leadership Conference with gratitude. Her time at Voyageur has given her confidence, a strong voice, and leadership skills. Camp Voyageur was...
Little Earth’s Spring Overnight Visit
The Little Earth Boys & Girls Club took an overnight trip to Voyageur this spring, with 20 Club youth and staff members. Their time at Voyageur was fun, refreshing, and intentional: Club youth talked through important issues they are facing today by participating...