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
When Schools Dismiss for Summer, Boys & Girls Clubs Are In
With summer just around the corner, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) is preparing to launch our largest and most comprehensive summer program to date. BGCLC will be providing out of school programming at eight separate locations throughout Larimer County during the summer starting on Monday, June 4th. Summer can be a…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Earns 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
FORT COLLINS, CO – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the fifth time that Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County has earned this top distinction since 2013.…
Larimer County’s Boys & Girls Clubs receive $200,000 from WaterPik’s owner
FORT COLLINS — The new owners of WaterPik have made a $200,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, one of the largest corporate gifts the organization has ever received, according to its director. Church & Dwight Co., the publicly traded company that bought Fort Collins-based WaterPik in August, “determined Boys &…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Builds Great Futures for Youth in Estes Park
How can youth today build the skills necessary to achieve a great future? They need a place that allows them to sharpen their skills and discover new pursuits. A place that is fun and safe, while inspiring creativity and ingenuity. A place where they can feel heard and supported in every way, knowing that there’s…
Rio Grande Partners with Local Organizations, Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County for Holiday Season
The best way to spread holiday cheer, is giving back this year! The Rio Grande Restaurant, located in Fort Collins, took this idea to heart this year and will be participating in random acts of kindness during the holiday season. One such act occurred through a dollar for dollar match of their percentage of sales…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Turkey Bowl Partners with Bronco’s Cheerleaders, CO’s BMW Center
For the sixth year, Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County will be hosting a Turkey Bowl to finish a great season of flag football across the county. Funded by an All-Stars grant, provided by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Buffalo Wild Wings, the flag football season allows Club members to learn more…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Awarded Grant By Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation
Grant provides $5,000 of funding for Triple Play healthy lifestyles program Fort Collins, CO – August, 2017 – The Fort Collins Unit received a new grant to improve the health and well-being of Fort Collins area kids, thanks to Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation. The Club…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County holds Summer Bash at New On-Campus CSU Stadium
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County’s summer is heating up with the announcement of their Summer Bash happening at the New On-Campus Colorado State University (CSU) Stadium at Sonny Lubick Field on July 8. The Summer Bash, Co-chaired by Marilyn Schock, Chief Operations Officer at UCHealth’s Medical Center of the Rockies, and Brett…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Raise More Than $170,000 at Great Futures Gala
Leadership Fort Collins and Boys & Girls Club Team-up for Pitch, Hit and Run Competition In partnership with Leadership Fort Collins, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County will be hosting Pitch Hit & Run, the official skills competition of Major League Baseball. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity…
Leadership Fort Collins Hosts Pitch, Hit and Run Competition for Club Members
CSU Women’s Soccer Holds Skills and Drills for Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Free clinic provides demonstration, help and encouragement to local youth In partnership with the CSU Women’s Soccer Team and the 2005 Arsenal Boys Academy, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County will be hosting a Ram’s Skills & Drills…