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 Concludes Successful In-Person Summer Program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County concluded another summer program last week. As one could imagine, this summer’s program looked significantly different than previous years. After working closely with and getting clearance from Larimer County’s Health Department, Boys & Girls Clubs operated out of 11 different locations throughout Larimer County in Estes Park, Fort…
Supporting Our Kids Today and in the Future
Today our young people are dealing with extreme uncertainties, stress and hardships. For too long, societal injustices have negatively affected our community’s young people and their families. Boys & Girls Clubs across the country are a unified family, and our family stands together in uncompromising opposition to any form of racism, discrimination, hatred, inequality or…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Open for In-person Summer Program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County have opened their doors for a safe, fun and in-person summer program. In response to COVID-19, this summer’s program looks much different than previous years. Boys & Girls Clubs have worked closely with the Larimer County Health Department to ensure the safety of Club members and staff and…
Here Comes the Sun: Doing whatever it takes for kids who need us most this summer.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County has launched a fundraising campaign, aimed at supporting an in-person summer program starting in June. This summer’s program will look much different as Boys & Girls Clubs have revised many of their operating standards in light of COVID-19. The goal of the campaign is to raise $100,000 in…
Boys & Girls Clubs Open Emergency Childcare for Essential Workers
Effective March 30, Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) will open their doors to provide emergency childcare for healthcare professionals and first responders. This service will be available at their Loveland and Fort Collins Boys & Girls Club facilities and will be open to school-aged youth 5-13 years old. Hours at both sites…
Food Distribution Information
As we continue to monitor ongoing developments related to COVID-19 please know Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County is committed now more than ever to helping our families and our community. We are working with local partners to provide you with resources, including food distribution information. Please see a complete list of Larimer County…
A Message From Our CEO
Dear Friends, We hope that this message finds you and your family well during this difficult time. As we continue to monitor ongoing developments related to the COVID-19, please know Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County is committed now more than ever to helping families and our community. We do want to reassure you…
COVID-19 and Our Community Response
In light of the School District’s decision to extend spring break until March 27 in efforts to help slow the spread of the virus, we also made the difficult decision to close all Larimer County Clubs until March 27. We will reopen normal operating hours once schools are back in session. These are unprecedented times…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Raise $147,000 at Annual Youth of the Year Breakfast
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County’s annual Youth of the Year Breakfast took place at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Loveland on Thursday, February 20, 2020. The fundraising event, presented by exclusive title partners, Bank of Colorado and PFS Insurance Group, raised $147,000 to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County. The…
Boys & Girls Clubs Celebrates Wellington Youth of the Year
Last Thursday, nearly sixty community members gathered at the Sage Homes Boys & Girls Club in Wellington for the 11th annual Mayor’s Recognition Ceremony. This event celebrates the extraordinary youth who attend the Boys & Girls Club in Wellington and have received the honor of being named Youth of the Month at some point throughout…