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 and OtterCares partner to open a new “Club” at Conrad Ball Middle School
A new Boys & Girls Clubs location has opened at Conrad Ball Middle School in Loveland thanks to a generous grant award from OtterCares. In honor of their ten year anniversary, OtterCares Foundation donated $30,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County to launch this new site. This site is uniquely tailored for Middle…
Fort Collins Boys & Girls Club Opens Hoel’s Gymnasium
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County had a grand opening for their newly renovated Gymnasium at the Fort Collins Club, located at 1608 Lancer Drive, on Friday December 13, 2019. The renovated gymnasium features newly painted walls, bleachers and floor. There are new basketball backboards and scoreboards. Each wall is decorated with inspiring words…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Raise More Than $170,000 at Great Futures Gala
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County’s 2019 Great Futures Gala, presented by exclusive title sponsor Bank of Colorado and PFS Insurance Group, was held at The Hilton Fort Collins on Friday, September 6. All proceeds from this event will support Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County’s programming. The Great Futures Gala was hosted…
Boys & Girls Clubs packing the summer with field trips, programs
Loveland club serving 400 youths this summer The Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County cram as much fun, learning and enrichment as they can into the summer months for the 1,500 kids who spend time there when school is out. “We try to pack the days with really incredible programming, so this can be…
Associated Builders and Contractors Put on Special Teen Night for Boys & Girls Club Teens
Contact: Jessica Schultz, Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, Development & Marketing Manager Phone: 970-372-4270, Email: jschultz@bgclarimer.org Date: July 12, 2019 – For Immediate Release On July 11th, over 50 teen Boys & Girls Club members from across Larimer County joined builders, contractors, electricians, excavators, and plumbers at our Loveland-Pulliam Club, for a hands-on,…
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LARIMER COUNTY SELECTED TO RECEIVE $50,000 FROM LOWE’S RENOVATION ACROSS THE NATION
Representing, the state of Colorado, the organization is one of 51 Boys & Girls Clubs around the country to receive this grant to create safer spaces for Fort Collins kids and teens. Fort Collins, CO, February 20, 2019 -Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County announced today they received a $50,000 grant from Lowe’s to…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Names 2019 Youths of the Year
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County held its annual Youth of the Year competition on January 12th at Colorado State University. Eleven Junior and Senior Youths of the Year from seven different Clubs across the county presented two minute speeches in front of a panel of judges and a room full of 50…
Boys & Girls Clubs in Wellington Secures New Building with a $500,000 Donation from Sage Homes LLC
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, with the help of Sage Homes LLC and other gracious donors, have purchased the Wellington Community Church and will retrofit it to serve more than 100 youth per day. The Boys & Girls Club located in Wellington and the Wellington Community Church have outgrown their facilities. For…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Announce Major Loveland Expansion through Community Partnerships
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County will be opening three new Club locations in Loveland beginning this fall. These new locations will serve an additional estimated 200 youth each year and will help to alleviate existing waitlists. Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who…