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
From the Staff: Bringing Passion to Club through Film and Theater
Guest Contributors: Josianne Salcido, Assistant Club Director at Loveland-Pulliam Club Storytelling is such an important part of life. Youth deserve to share their voice. “Clubs within Club” is something Loveland- Pulliam does to enhance our program quality. This allows our staff to share their interests with members through programming. It helped me find my place…
From the Staff: Larimer County Teens Move the Tide and Lead the Way at National Keystone Conference
Guest Contributors: Adam Giroux, Operations Coordinator, Molly Strader, Assistant Fort Collins Club Director, and Jenniffer Rodriguez-Vega, Loveland-Pulliam Club Director We said it last year, and we’ll say it again: our future is bright and only looking brighter. This year, BGCLC Keystone members and staff traveled to the most magical place on Earth, Disney World, for the…
Meet the 2026 Doing It Wright Award Winner: Molly Strader!
Each year, Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County recognizes one staff member with the Doing It Wright award. This award is named in honor of Kathi Wright. Kathi helped to create the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County’s first Club and held the role of Executive Director for more than 18 years. Kathi…
From Finding Community to Building It: Alumni and Current Staff Member Turns Her Club Experience into Club Leadership
As she greets Club members on her daily pickup route, Ayanna sees a little of herself in each kid. She was once one of those youth, a Club member looking for a place to belong and find her voice. Today, she’s helping create that same experience as a staff member at the Loveland Pulliam Boys…
Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County Announces 2026 Youths of the Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) is proud to recognize two outstanding local youth as its 2026 Youths of the Year. Jose, an 11th-grade student from the Loveland-Pulliam Club, was named Senior Youth of the Year, while Emily, a 6th grader from Fort Collins Club, was named Junior Youth of the Year. Youth…
Partners in Purpose: A Decade of Community Impact with Bank of Colorado & PFS Insurance
As we enter our 40th anniversary, we’re deeply grateful for the giving community that supported us along the way. The following piece was written by Bank of Colorado and PFS Insurance. For more than ten years, Bank of Colorado and our affiliate, PFS Insurance Group, have been pillars of support for BGCLC in support of…
Meet Club Alumni Daisy!
Daisy was seven years old when she joined the Loveland Boys & Girls Club. Back then, it was just a small three-room building on 10th Street. However, she eventually had the chance to ride in a limo from that little building to the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Loveland-Pulliam Building on 1st Street. Did you…
Meet Club Alumni Katelyn!
Katelyn became a Club member when she was 9 years old. Her mom was looking for an affordable place for Katelyn and her brothers to go while she was at work. Katelyn started her Club journey at a Club in Greely, but she ended up at Loveland-Pulliam Club because it was closer to where her…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Hosts Second Annual Regional Trauma-Informed Intensive Training
In 2024, Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) was selected as a Trauma-Informed Intensive Resource Training Hub. This prestigious recognition was awarded by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) through a highly competitive application process. As part of this recognition, and after a successful first year, BGCLC hosted our second annual TI…
Celebrating 40 Years of Strong Foundations: Dohn Construction’s Commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County
The following piece was written and submitted by Dohn Construction Inc. A big round of applause for the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County as they celebrate 40 years of making a difference in Northern Colorado. We’re proud to have played a small part in the impact they’ve made for the kids and their…