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
February Newsletter
CEO Letter February marks one year since I joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County team and it has been an incredible 365+ days of learning, growing, and leaning into the discomfort of new and big challenges. This month, we completed the first floor renovations at our new Loveland Youth Campus and next week the…
Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County Announces 2024 Youths of the Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC), in partnership with Colorado State University (CSU) and Front Range Community College (FRCC), hosted our county-wide Youth of the Year Competition on Saturday, February 10. The winning Senior Youth of the Year is Wesley, a 10th-grade student. The winning Junior Youth of the Year is Jade, a…
January Newsletter
January Newsletter CEO Letter “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. HappyNew Year from Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County! As we celebrate the life and important work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this week, I want to share my gratitude…
October Newsletter
October Newsletter 2023 Loveland-Pulliam Haunted House Starting off strong with a throwback to Tammy Chandler, Chief Financial Officer, and her “witch apprentice” at last year’s Loveland-Pulliam Club Haunted House! This year’s Loveland-Pulliam Club Haunted House (2500 E 1st St Loveland) is Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Join us for a spooky good time! Interested…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Workforce Leadership Program Equips Youth with Life Skills
In 2022, new funding allowed Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County to revisit and revive our Jr. Staff Program which led to the Workforce Leadership Program, a paid internship that offers youth ages 16-18 the chance to support Club, lead programs and mentor youth. Currently, five youth are on staff as part of…
September Newsletter
September Newsletter CEO Corner At the start of the summer, my son Aiden and I took our first hike of the season, a tradition that we started when he was just 5-years-old. We have logged countless miles across Colorado and on the trail that day I suggested we set a goal to summit our first Fourteener…
August Newsletter
August Newsletter CEO Corner With school back in session and the morning air starting to cool, it feels like summer went by in the blink of an eye! It is hard to put into words the amount of hard work and dedication that our staff at Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County bring each…
June Newsletter
June Newsletter CEO Corner The month of June seemed to fly by and having just celebrated Independence Day, suddenly summer break is nearly half over. It always moves too fast and I often try to stop and reflect on the many memories we create in the summertime. One of my favorite moments came during…
May Newsletter
May Newsletter CEO Corner Last week I coached my last soccer game for my son’s U12 team. Most of the boys had played together for several seasons and we had bonded over the years like a family. It was bittersweet to lose by one goal in the last few minutes of the game, but I’m…
Spring Newsletter
2023 Spring Newsletter Youth of the Year Jose Guzman Youth of the Year is a national Boys & Girls Clubs of America initiative that fosters the next generation of leaders and change-makers. The competition celebrates youth who exemplify the qualities of a young leader including integrity, commitment, drive, and responsibility. Club members from locations around…