Skiing and Snowboarding at Afton Alps

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

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...
Growing Strong: Cooking Program at Patrick Henry

Growing Strong: Cooking Program at Patrick Henry

The cooking program at our Patrick Henry Club has been a huge hit with the high school students. The group meets weekly to learn about healthy recipes, substitutions, and affordable nutrition. *Brianna often attends the program and told staff, “I like how we can all...
Growing Strong: Yin Yoga at Southside Village

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

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...

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...