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 for Great Futures set for Oct. 12!
The Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac is thrilled to announce its 9th annual SPELL for Great Futures team spelling bee. This year’s fun and exciting Harry Potter themed event will be held Wednesday, October 12 at 5:30pm at the Johnsonville Boys & Girls Club...
Panda Cares Foundation gift to drive Academic Success
The Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac has been selected by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to receive $30,000 in order to drive academic success for youth. This opportunity is made possible through Panda Cares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Panda...
Lopez receives President’s SPARKLE Scholar Award
Paulina Lopez, long-time Boys & Girls Club member and current staff member, has been awarded the President's SPARKLE Scholar Award via Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This unique award includes a $3,100 one-year renewable monthly allowance provided by a...
Casino Night Fundraiser to benefit BGCFDL
JOIN US on Friday, September 16 to "let the good times roll" at the 14th Annual Casino Night Fundraiser in support of the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac! The event will take place at Korneli's on the Avenue from 6:00pm-10:30pm. [maxbutton id="8"] Be a...
Program Highlights – Summer, Summer, Summertiiime
We are almost three quarters of the way through our summer program, and what a fun-filled seven weeks we've had! Serving just under 500 youth at two sites takes a lot of careful planning and coordination, and we want to give kudos to our incredible program staff who...
Stayer selected for BGCWI Hall of Fame
In July, the Club announced that Ralph Stayer has been selected to join the fourth class of the Wisconsin Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame! Stayer was selected by a committee of existing Hall of Fame members and other statewide representatives. Stayer will...
July 2022 Face of Great Futures
Destiny is turning 14 years old at the end of this month and will be a freshman at Fond du Lac High School this fall. She was born in Madison, has lived in both Milwaukee and Kentucky for a period of time, and moved to Fond du Lac when she was in 7th grade. Destiny...
Summer Programs off to Epic Start!
Our summer programs kicked off on June 13 and we are ecstatic to announce that we're almost back to our pre-COVID enrollment numbers; there are currently 475 youth signed up for the summer and we're seeing 260 of those kids walk through our doors and actively...
Hebel receives Friend of Education Award
Dan Hebel, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac, was selected as the 2021-22 Friend of Education Award Recipient. The Fond du Lac School District in partnership with the Fond du Lac Education Association select an individual or group each school year to...
BGC Board Engagement Teams Celebration
Our Boys & Girls Club staff held a family style dinner with Board members and their spouses in celebration of Board member participation in the program over the past school year. Our Board Engagement Teams (BET) began in 2018 and looks to engage Board members in...
Sweetness Tilson named Youth of the Year
The Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac is proud to announce Sweetness Tilson as its 2022-23 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...
Volunteers Needed! Sell Curds, Support Kids!
Exciting news! Our Boys & Girls Club has been invited to partner with the Morning Kiwanis Club to help out in the "CHEESE CURD TENT" at Walleye Weekend! This is a fundraising event for our organization as we will receive $10 for every hour spent volunteering over...