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
March Newsletter
March Newsletter CEO Corner As the weather warms and the birds begin to sing loudly in the mornings, I immediately get excited about my favorite season – SUMMER! I love the abundance of sunshine, long days spent outside, and more time with friends and family at parks and backyard barbecues. As a full-time working parent,…
2023 Youth of the Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Names 2023 Youths of the Year Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) held its annual Youth of the Year competition on February 18th in partnership with Colorado State University (CSU) and Front Range Community College (FRCC). Fourteen Junior and four Senior Youths of the Year from…
February Newsletter
February Newsletter CEO Corner My first three weeks at Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County have been full of learning. Learning names and faces. Learning the language and acronyms; PSC – Program Support Center, ADA – Average Daily Attendance, YDS – Youth Development Specialist. Learning a Google-based platform – I’m a Microsoft Office girl! It has been a…
Announcing Our Next CEO!
BGCLC and UWLC are excited to announce Allison Hines’ transition to CEO at BGCLC Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) and the United Way of Larimer County (UWLC) are excited to announce the transition of Allison Hines to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County. She will assume…
Boys & Girls Clubs Awarded Larimer County Workforce Innovation Grant Funds
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) has been awarded $149,915 through the Larimer County Workforce Innovation Grant. This grant will help the organization expand workforce development opportunities for youth in Larimer County by revitalizing their previous Junior Staff program for youth ages 16-18 and offering paid internships for young professionals. Prior to COVID-19,…
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet Visits Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County and New Vision Charter School Building to Discuss a Comprehensive Child and Family Campus in Loveland
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined representatives from Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, Early Childhood Council of Larimer County, Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center, Respite Care, and United Way of Larimer County for a tour of a potential comprehensive child and family campus in Loveland. Senator Bennet’s office has awarded a $1.5 grant…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Announces Pete Meyer as New Board President
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County announces the appointment of Pete Meyer as its next President of the Board of Directors. Pete has served on the organization’s board since 2016 and was the Chairman of the Development Committee from 2019 to 2020. He succeeds Ryan Cosner, CEO of Cosner Financial Group, who started on…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Names 2022 Youths of the Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County held its annual Youth of the Year competition on February 26th at Colorado State University. Thirteen Junior and three Senior Youths of the Year from thirteen of the sixteen different Clubs across the county presented speeches to a panel of judges. A total of 75 guests, including family…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Awarded for Outstanding Achievements in 2020
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) does whatever it takes to ensure youth have a safe, fun, and affordable place to spend their out-of-school time. Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) recognized the organization’s outstanding achievements by awarding them with The Blue Spirit Award. Kaycee Headrick, CEO, accepted the award at the…
Congressman Joe Neguse Visits Fort Collins Boys & Girls Clubs
U.S. Congressman Joe Neguse visited Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County’s (BGCLC) Fort Collins Club on Friday, August 27 for an exclusive tour from BGCLC’s CEO, Kaycee Headrick, Club Director, Tyler Cobb, and Club members. The tour gave Congressman Neguse an inside look at BGCLC’s out-of-school program. In addition, youth who attend the Boys…