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.
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...
June 2023 Face of Great Futures
Julia is 9 years old and getting ready to enter 4th grade at Waters Elementary School this fall. She is an only child and primarily lives in Fond du Lac with her mom, but spends time living with her dad in Oshkosh as well. Julia loves animals; she has a 2 or 3 year...
Community Partnership Highlights
Our Boys & Girls Club is extremely blessed to have the continuous support of so many incredible partners in the Fond du Lac community. We're always busy collaborating with others to bring the best experiences to our youth, and we're grateful for each and every...
Tilson receives Clarence Austin Award
Sweetness Tilson, a Boys & Girls Club staff member and 2023 graduate of Fond du Lac High School, was presented with the Clarence Austin award while she was representing the Club at Ebony Vision's annual Juneteenth event on June 17 at Buttermilk Creek Park. This...
Stephany Lopez named Youth of the Year
The Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac is proud to announce Stephany Lopez as its 2023-24 Youth of the Year. Youth of the Year is the Club's signature effort to foster a new generation of leaders, fully prepared to live and lead in a diverse, global and integrated...
May 2023 Face of Great Futures
Carter is 10 years old and currently a 4th grader at Chegwin Elementary School. He has been a Club member for about three years and enjoys attending because he gets to see different friends and there are fun programs to participate in. Carter lives in Fond du Lac with...
BGCFDL Celebrates Great Futures!
Each spring, the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac takes time to recognize the many accomplishments made over the past school year at its nine afterschool program locations. “Celebrate Great Futures” Annual Awards Night took place on May 11 and as always, it was an...
Braelon Allen Charity Softball Game to Benefit BGC
For the second year in a row, Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen is coming home! The Fond du Lac native will once again host the Braelon Allen Charity Softball Game presented by Network Health at Herr-Baker Field on the campus of Marian University on...
Focused on Growth: 2022 in Review
At the beginning of each year, our leadership team takes time to reflect on the previous calendar year and round up highlights to include in our annual report. Pulling this content together is always incredibly inspiring as well as a fantastic reminder of all the...
April 2023 Face of Great Futures
Nimrat is 8 years old and a 3rd grader at Pier Elementary School. She has been a Boys & Girls Club member for a couple years. She believes that kids come to Club because "sometimes your mom and dad are at work, but also just to have fun and get outside. Plus, the...