Celebrating 40 Years

40th logoSince 1986, Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County has been a place where young people find connection, encouragement, and opportunity. As we honor our 40th Anniversary, we’re celebrating the thousands of kids who have found belonging in our Clubs and the caring community that makes it possible.

Each year, more than 2,500 youth walk through our doors ready to grow, learn, and dream. Inside our Clubs, they discover their potential through:

Academic Support: building knowledge to set them up for success in school and beyond.

Leadership Development: learning how to use their voices, make a difference, and lead with integrity.

Workforce Exploration: exploring careers, building job skills, and imagining their future paths.

Social-Emotional Wellbeing: developing resilience, empathy, and tools to navigate challenges.

Fun: sparking joy, laughter, and friendship through activities that build connection.

These are the stepping stones that build great futures, and it’s your support that makes them possible. When you give to Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, you’re not just donating to a program. You’re investing in the next generation of changemakers right here in our community.

While other options are available to youth in Larimer County, BGCLC is the most affordable and comprehensive out-of-school program that includes meals, diverse positive youth development programming, mentoring, and award-winning mental health services. Additionally, to ensure there are no barriers to accessing Club services, families who are unable to pay Club membership fees are able to access scholarships to cover the cost of the membership for their children.

CLUB ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS:

"Programs like Girls Group and Keystone taught me leadership, responsibility, and confidence—and even gave me my first chance to travel to college campuses on the East Coast, which completely changed how I viewed my future." - Daisy, Club Alumni 
"Club is a great place to make friends, find mentors, and have fun. I wouldn't be who I am today without it. Club gave me so many great memories and opportunities, and helped me find and achieve my goals." - Katelyn, Club Alumni and 2016 Youth of the Year 
“Now I’m not afraid to be in big crowds of people. I’m not afraid to command a room, and that’s something that Club really taught me,” - Ayanna, Club Alumni

 


OUR HISTORY

1986

Fort Collins

Alternative Youth Center Opens in Fort Collins to serve disadvantaged youth.

1989

Wellington

AYC affiliates with BGCA, officially becoming Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County. This same year, the Wellington Club opened.

1996

Loveland

Existing Loveland teen center (Youth Empire) merges with BGCLC to form Loveland-Pulliam Club.

2001

Fort Collins

A new Clubhouse is built in Fort Collins as a result of a multi-million dollar capital campaign.

2009

New Loveland-Pulliam Club

A new Clubhouse is built in Loveland as a result of a multi-million dollar capital campaign.

2014

Estes Park

BGCLC opens summer-only program in Estes Park.

2016

West Loveland

BGCLC opens second Club in Loveland at Sarah Milner Elementary School.

2016

Harmony Village

BGCLC opens a site in the Harmony Village community in Fort Collins.

2018

Monroe & Truscott

BGCLC opens two school-based sites in Loveland, with the help of a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant.

2019

New Sage Homes Club in Wellington

BGCLC purchased and renovated a building in Wellington to double the amount of youth served.

2020

COVID-19

BGCLC responded to the COVID pandemic by opening full day Remote Learning Centers throughout Larimer County to support students in need.

2020

Growth in Loveland

Thompson School District selected BGCLC as one of two organizations to be the exclusive district-wide providers for out-of-school care, allowing us to open an additional seven elementary school based locations in Loveland.

2025

Loveland Youth Campus

Owned by BGCLC and operated in partnership with United Way of Larimer County and Teaching Tree, the campus provides comprehensive programming for youth ages 0–18. Programs span early literacy, academic support, and career exploration, while on-site partners offer wraparound services including mental health counseling and family support.

 

STORIES & NEWS

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County hosts STEAMfest, Fall Showcase for Community

By madwire | February 15, 2017

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County hosts STEAMfest, Fall Showcase for Community STEAMfest is the premier Northern Colorado STEAM event for community youth Looking for something fun (and free) to do in Northern Colorado? Then join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County at the annual Day for Kids: STEAMfest on Sept. 16…

CA Technologies and Boys & Girls Club – Loveland Unit host Tech Girls Rock Workshop in Loveland

By madwire | February 15, 2017

CA Technologies and Boys & Girls Club – Loveland Unit host Tech Girls Rock Workshop in Loveland Initiative Aims to Build Interest in STEM Learning Among Local Tweens and Teens The Boys & Girls Clubs of America and CA Technologies will join together to host a free Tech Girls Rock workshop at Boys & Girls…