Since 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
Northern Colorado Food Assistance Resources
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From the Staff: New Camp Heart Program Inspires Youth to Lead with Kindness
The Behavioral Health Team is excited to launch our new program, alongside OtterCares, Camp Heart. Camp Heart is a program where members can come together to learn, grow and connect through acts of kindness and service. Rooted in the belief every child has the power to make a difference, our program encourages members to see themselves…
Introducing This Year’s Doing It Wright Winner: Kiara Redmond!
This award is named in honor of Kathi Wright. Kathi helped to create the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County’s first Club and held the role of Executive Director for more than 18 years. Kathi was known for her leadership, positivity, and dedication to BGCLC; therefore, this award is given each year to a…
From the Staff: Empowering Youth Through Nature with Trailblazers
Guest Contributors: Andy Te Slaa, Area Director The Trailblazers program was born from a conversation I had with a Club member one day while standing outside of our Loveland-Pulliam Club. She commented on how cool it was that she could see the mountains—something many of us might take for granted. As we talked, I learned…
From the Staff: National Keystone Conference Provides Opportunity to Connect, Create, Captivate
Guest Contributors: Adam Giroux, Loveland-Pulliam Assistant Club Director and Noah Kaspari, Youth Development Specialist at Loveland-Pulliam Club / Seasonal Program Lead at Truscott Club. Our future is bright with the next generation of leaders. For the first time in 7 years, the Keystone Club from Loveland-Pulliam Club, the Chillstones, attended the 58th annual National Keystone…
Paving the Way: How Keystone Club Helps Maddie Become a Leader On and Off the Court
Keystone Club is a leadership and service program for youth ages 14-18 that encourages entrepreneurialism, civic engagement, and community responsibility. Through these opportunities, youth experience the benefits and challenges inherent in philanthropic work, and gain a practical understanding of how they can make a difference in their community. Maddie, 2025 Loveland-Pulliam Club Senior Youth of…
Donor Highlight: TRIO Foundation’s Seed Gift to the BGCLC Behavioral Health Team
March is Social Worker Month! To celebrate, we’re recognizing one of the earliest gifts made to our award-winning Behavioral Health Team, and the transformational impact it had on our Club members. In 2019, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Behavioral Health Team was just an idea—a vision for providing members with the resources…
Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County Announces 2025 Youths of the Year
We’re excited to celebrate two outstanding Larimer County youth who recently received prestigious Youth of the Year recognition. The winning Senior Youth of the Year is Genesis, an 8th-grade student who attends Sage Homes Wellington Club. The winning Junior Youth of the Year is Camden, a 4th grader attending Edmondson Elementary Club. Winners were selected…
February Newsletter
Monthly Newsletter CEO Letter Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County’s Youth of the Year program is my favorite way to reconnect with our mission and it couldn’t have come at a better time as I was needing a little pick me up this month! I get the opportunity to see this leadership development competition at both…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Hosts Regional Trauma-Informed Intensive Training
Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) has been selected as a Trauma-Informed Intensive Resource Training Hub. This prestigious recognition was awarded by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) through a highly competitive application process. As part of this recognition, BGCLC hosted a TI Intensive Training for staff from Clubs across the region…