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
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Awarded More Than $1,000,000 of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funding
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) was awarded $1,341,193 through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant program that will cover the costs of before and after school programming for five school-based locations in the Thompson School District. These sites include B.F. Kitchen, Lincoln, Sarah Milner, Winona, and Laurene Edmondson Elementary…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Announces 2021 Champion for Children
Each year, Boys & Girls Clubs recognize a Champion for Children in Larimer County. This individual or group recipient has made significant investments in the organization that has allowed them to transform the way they serve young people. This year, they are honored to celebrate Bert & Mary McCaffrey as the 2021 Champion for Children…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Hosts First-Ever Annual Youth Forum with Elected Officials
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Hosts First-Ever Annual Youth Forum with Elected Officials In partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Colorado Alliance, Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) hosted a special youth forum on August 3rd at their Loveland Club on 1st Street in Loveland. The forum gave Boys…
Boys & Girls Clubs Provides Safe and Positive Summer Experience to Over 800 Kids This Summer
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Provides Safe and Positive Summer Experience to Over 800 Kids This Summer Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) just finished another action-packed summer program serving more than 800 kids across 11 locations in Estes Park, Fort Collins, Loveland, and Wellington. This full-day program operated Monday through…
Boys & Girls Clubs Launches Middle School Workforce Development Program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC), in partnership with Poudre School District (PSD), have launched a comprehensive, workforce development program dedicated to serving middle school students this summer. The program was designed to give middle school students a safe place to be during the summer months and to give them hands-on experiences and…
Whatever It Takes for Equal Opportunity
Throughout the month of February, Clubs celebrated Black History Month by learning about and recognizing the achievements of past and present Black Americans who broke down barriers to make history. We are supporting the next generation of history makers by doing whatever it takes to create opportunities for all young people. Club members at our…
Boys & Girls Clubs Opens Year-Round Program in Estes Park in Partnership with United Way of Larimer County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC), with help from United Way of Larimer County and the Estes Park School District will now be serving youth in Estes Park year-round. Since 2015, Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, in partnership with Estes Park Elementary School and the Food Bank for Larimer County, have…
How Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Dealt with the Pandemic
When the pandemic hit, hundreds of questions arose. For parents, one big one presented itself almost right away: What am I going to do about my children? The Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County have stayed open to help parents having to work while their kids were sent home.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Open Remote Learning Centers
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County has opened 11 Remote Learning Centers in Loveland, Fort Collins, Wellington and Estes Park to ensure that youth have a safe, fun, supportive environment to be in while schools are in virtual settings. These Remote Learning Centers provide full-day, in-person, programming to assist students with virtual learning, as…
Stepping Up for Kids: A Message from our CEO
Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you and your family well and healthy. Like you, I often find myself unsure and apprehensive of how best to navigate these uncharted times. Things are moving fast and changing rapidly and while that can cause a great deal of stress, I know that each day I have…