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Catch up on everything happening at the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac. From event recaps and member spotlights to program updates, community partnerships, and Club news, this is where we share the stories behind the great futures we're building every day. Check back often to see how our members, staff, volunteers, and supporters are making a difference in our community.
September 2026 Face of Great Futures
Weston is 7 years old and currently a 2nd grader at Rosenow Elementary who attends the Roberts Club site. Weston was selected as this month’s Face of Great Futures because “he comes to the club with a smile on his face, is kind to others, and is ready for club...
From Summer Educator to Extension Director
The Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac is thrilled to announce a familiar face in a brand new role on our leadership team. We are excited to welcome Erin Zinke as our new Roberts Extension Director! Erin brings a wealth of experience, passion, and heart to this...
Building Strong Minds: Thank You to the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation
We are thrilled to announce a generous $50,000 gift from the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation to support and expand our social emotional learning (SEL) and youth mental health programming at the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac. A dedicated partner since 2015, the...
Trot, Walk OR Volunteer for the Festival Foods Turkey Trot!
Register TODAY for the 2026 Festival Foods Turkey Trot! Sign up by 10/31 for Early Bird pricing! Kick off your Thanksgiving Day with a bit of exercise and a lot of fun for the whole family! *Interested in Volunteering?! We’d LOVE to have you! Register to Trot,...
From FutureForce to the Workforce: Soraya’s Journey
At the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac, we believe preparing young people for the future starts long before they fill out their first job application. Through Life & Workforce Readiness (LWR) programming, our members have opportunities to explore careers,...
Teen Center Club Members Take on Washington, D.C.
This July, 20 members of our Teen Center traded their usual summer routine for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure: an all-expense-paid trip to our nation's capital. Thanks to a Learning Journey Grant from Herb Kohl Philanthropies, our teens spent three unforgettable days...
August 2026 Face of Great Futures
Dominic (aka Dom, Dominator, Dom the Bomb) is 10 years old and about to start 5th grade at Waters Elementary. He has been a Boys & Girls Club member for two years and has been selected as our Face of Great Futures because “he is an awesome role model, always...
Silica Turns Dock Spiders Stolen Bases Into $5,200 for Great Futures
The Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac is incredibly grateful for another season of an exciting community partnership with the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders and Silica For Your Home! For the fourth consecutive season, Silica For Your Home pledged $50 to the Boys &...
Thinking Like Marketers: BGC Teens take on the Jimmy John’s Next-Gen Challenge
What makes a product catch someone’s attention and inspire them to give it a try? That’s the question our Boys & Girls Club teens set out to answer when they partnered with the Jimmy John’s Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the Next-Gen...
July 2026 Face of Great Futures
Lily is 10 years old and will be a 5th grader at Riverside Elementary School this fall. She has been a Club member for two years, and loves attending because she gets to spend time with friends and play games like dodgeball. Lily has been selected as our Face of Great...
Building Great Futures and Healthy Smiles with Twohig Orthodontics
Strong community partnerships create meaningful opportunities for our Club members to learn, grow, and explore the world around them. Our partnership with Twohig Orthodontics is a wonderful example of how local organizations can work together to inspire youth while...
SPELL Levels Up for Academic Programs
The Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac held its 13th annual Spell for Great Futures team spelling bee on July 22, 2026. Business and community leaders were randomly teamed up with Club members to compete in this year’s Super Mario Bros. themed event. Presented...