Blog
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...
Waverly’s Story
Waverly, a current Mt. Airy staff member, has experienced Voyageur as both a staff member and a long-time Club member. Waverly has had many transformative camp experiences over the years, and has reflected on how Voyageur provides a space for her to explore nature and...
2020 Teen Leadership Conference
Each year, BGCTC hosts a Teen Leadership Conference at the Voyageur Environmental Center where Club teens can identify what leadership is and build their leadership skills, prepare for BGCTC’s Youth of the Year competition, learn how to build confidence and community,...
Growing Strong: Humanity Alliance
The Jerry Gamble Boys & Girls Club in north Minneapolis partners with The Humanity Alliance to reduce food insecurity in the Northside community—one of the many issues that has intensified for Club families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The collaboration between...
Growing Strong: Ethan
BGCTC prioritizes social-emotional learning activities to help youth and teens make healthy, positive choices, manage their emotions, and process issues they are facing in their communities. The Southside Village Club has seen great success while working with Club...
Growing Strong: Thomas
Thomas*, a high school freshman, has been attending the Little Earth Club for the past eight years. He enjoys coming to the Club to get exercise, help with homework, and life advice, and also to spend time learning with his peers and engaging in positive activities....