September Newsletter

CEO Corner

At the start of the summer, my son Aiden and I took our first hike of the season, a tradition that we started when he was just 5-years-old. We have logged countless miles across Colorado and on the trail that day I suggested we set a goal to summit our first Fourteener together. He was instantly game and didn’t hesitate to commit to the idea. Granted, he probably didn’t know that to reach the summit of Quandary Peak (14,271 ft), it would take us a total of 6+ hours and result in countless snack breaks and sore muscles. I love that kids so rarely see obstacles unless we point them out and with the right amount of support and encouragement, they really can do anything they set their minds to in life. At BGCLC, our staff and programs help illuminate opportunities for youth members and open their minds to limitless possibilities. From career exploration during our Summer of Discovery to our Workforce Leadership program, our kids at BGCLC are identifying their passions, achieving new goals and creating dreams for their futures. Aiden and I are already making plans for our next Fourteener in the summer of 2024. At the same time, we’ll be launching the expansion of our Summer of Discovery program into our Loveland Pulliam Club. It will be our third site to offer this fun and experiential learning program and your support of BGCLC helps to make this growth possible. The trail of life can be full of challenges, but when we come together to support our youth, the sky truly is the limit for what they can achieve. And the views from the top can be pretty incredible too!

Allison Hines Chief Executive Officer

Program Shoutout

We want to give a shoutout to an awesome program that Colorado families should know about!

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Visit GetInternet.gov to learn more.

Announcements

The Results are IN!

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in Buck for Kids.

This year, Dutch Bros and its customers raised $7,017 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County. That’s $2,000 more than last year!

Your commitment to our organization means we can continue to help create brighter futures.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, September 30th 

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Blue Arena, formerly the Budweiser Events Center, 5290 Arena Cir, Loveland, CO 80538

Just a reminder that TOMORROW is our annual Day for Kids FREE event!

It will feature booths and activities from local organizations. Activities include inflatables, face painting, fun with STEM, touch-a-Zamboni and much more!

Parking is free.

Tuesday, November 21st

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

Loveland-Pulliam Club, 2500 E 1st St, Loveland, CO 80537

Join us for the Turkey Bowl, our annual flag football tournament. Youth will have the opportunity to showcase their athletic skills and sportsmanship they have learned at Club! There will be two playing fields and two age groups (6-9, 9-13) who will compete for trophies.

Interested in becoming a referee or a coach for this event? Email jboyle@bgclarimer.org.

This event is brought to you by Bank of Colorado and PFS Insurance Group.

Friday, Oct. 27th

5:00-9:00 p.m.

4700 Marketplace Drive in Johnstown 

Exodus Moving and Storage is throwing a 2023 Costumes for a Cause Halloween party. Donations will benefit Realities for Children and Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer and Weld counties.

There will be food, drinks, music and dancing!

Tuesday, October 10th 

4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Nosh Delivery is hosting a Fundraising Event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County. Place your order on the Nosh Delivery app or website on Tuesday, October 10th, between 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

5% of your delivery total will be donated!