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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…

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…

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…

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…

The Behavioral Health Team is excited to launch our new program, alongside OtterCares, Camp Heart. Camp Heart is a program where members can come together to learn, grow and connect through acts of kindness and service. Rooted in the belief every child has the power to make a difference, our program encourages members to see themselves…

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 was known for her leadership, positivity, and dedication to BGCLC; therefore, this award is given each year to a…

Guest Contributors: Andy Te Slaa, Area Director The Trailblazers program was born from a conversation I had with a Club member one day while standing outside of our Loveland-Pulliam Club. She commented on how cool it was that she could see the mountains—something many of us might take for granted. As we talked, I learned…

Keystone Club is a leadership and service program for youth ages 14-18 that encourages entrepreneurialism, civic engagement, and community responsibility. Through these opportunities, youth experience the benefits and challenges inherent in philanthropic work, and gain a practical understanding of how they can make a difference in their community. Maddie, 2025 Loveland-Pulliam Club Senior Youth of…

March is Social Worker Month! To celebrate, we’re recognizing one of the earliest gifts made to our award-winning Behavioral Health Team, and the transformational impact it had on our Club members. In 2019, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Behavioral Health Team was just an idea—a vision for providing members with the resources…

We’re excited to celebrate two outstanding Larimer County youth who recently received prestigious Youth of the Year recognition. The winning Senior Youth of the Year is Genesis, an 8th-grade student who attends Sage Homes Wellington Club. The winning Junior Youth of the Year is Camden, a 4th grader attending Edmondson Elementary Club.  Winners were selected…