What’s New
at the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac
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.
SPELL raises over $33K for Academic Programs
The Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac held its 10th annual SPELL for Great Futures team spelling bee on October 11, 2023. Business and community leaders were randomly teamed up with Club members to compete in this year’s Wizard of Oz themed event. Presented...
BGCFDL Welcomes Two New Site Directors
The Boys & Girls Club is thrilled to welcome two new site directors to its leadership team. Dave Huber has taken on the role of Pier Extension Director while Anna Koepsell has returned to the Club (welcome back!) to take on the role of Roberts Extension Director....
September 2023 Face of Great Futures
Michael (aka MJ) is 6 years old and currently a 1st grader at Roberts Elementary School. This is his first year attending Club and he enjoys it because “we get to go to the gym, play on the playground, have fun, and even paint and play Legos!” He thinks kids come to...
Trot, Walk OR Volunteer for the Festival Foods Turkey Trot!
The 2023 Festival Foods Turkey Trot registration is open - 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! Register to Trot or Walk NOW! We have also kept the Home Edition as...
10th annual Spell for Great Futures set for Oct. 11!
It's almost time for the 10th annual Spell for Great Futures team spelling bee presented by Society Insurance! This year’s fun and exciting Wizard of Oz themed event will be held Wednesday, October 11 at 5:30pm at the Johnsonville Boys & Girls Club located at 76...
Be GREAT: Graduate includes Summer Program
Be GREAT: Graduate (BGG) is a program for teenage students to receive extra support as they navigate all that high school has in store for them. They learn to keep track of deadlines and have a safe space to work on homework. Students also gain an understanding of how...
Certified Teachers play Key Role in BGC Summer Program
Fond du Lac School District has been an instrumental part of what our summer program looks like for many years. We are grateful to have 19 certified teachers that dedicate their summer to help our Boys & Girls Club members continue their education all summer...
August 2023 Face of Great Futures
Lydia is 10 years old and starting 5th grade at St. Mary's Springs Academy. She has been a part of the Boys & Girls Club family for the past two summers and believes that kids come to Club because "parents need a safe place for their kids to get taken care of when...
Program Highlights – Summer is in the Air!
What a fun-filled summer it has been so far! Serving over 500 youth at two sites takes a lot of careful planning and coordination, and we want to recognize our incredible program staff who plan and execute all the amazing activities our Club members have the...
July 2023 Face of Great Futures
Lexi just turned 14 years old earlier this month and will be an 8th grader at Theisen Middle School this fall. She lives with her mom, dad, younger sister and two cats named Denim and Gizmo. Lexi has been a Boys & Girls Club member since she was in 4th grade at...
Dock Spiders go to bat for BGC!
The Boys & Girls Club would like to thank the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders for their incredible partnership this summer! Our members, and our organization, have been provided several opportunities because of the generous nature of the team and its partners. We have...
Summer Program Kick-Off Highlights
Our summer programs kicked off on June 12 and we currently have 499 youth enrolled at both sites. Of that total, there are about 300 youth walking through our doors and actively participating in programs DAILY! To provide a little more perspective - over 320 members...