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BGCK Celebrated BGC Week
June 27th - July 1st

Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha celebrated Boys & Girls Clubs Week during the week of June 27th - July 1st. We had a host of special events in our Youth Center and incorporated our tweens and teens as well. The week long celebration called attention the important role BGCK plays in the Kenosha area.

Take a look at our fun pictures of our week at https://bit.ly/2022BGCKWeek
July Member Spotlight

We asked our members to share with us some information about themselves and their time at the club. Throughout the year, we will share their responses with you.

This month we'd like to highlight Vanderick from our Teen Center.

Vanderick has been coming to the Club for 5 years. When asked what's he's learned at the Club he said, "I've learned that there are great people and great things that you can do and come across in life." Vanderick said that he likes the activities like basketball, music, and talking to each other.

Thank you for sharing Vanderick- we so enjoy having you here at the Club!
Infinity Campaign

The Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha has launched an Infinity Campaign, which allows donors to sign up for monthly giving. Club supporters can choose any amount to donate monthly and set up recurring payments online at https://bit.ly/BGCK-Infinity-Campaign. With a minimum investment of $20/month, donors will receive recognition on the BGCK Club e-newsletters and other benefits. The goal of this campaign is to build a consistent foundation of support to the Club and our members. 

By contributing to our Infinity Campaign, you will have a great opportunity to continually make an impact on our youth. Learn more about it on our website today.
National Night Out

Please join us at the BGCK back parking lot for the National Night Out on August 2nd from 5-7pm. There will be food, games, music, and community resources.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

This is a free event open to the public. We can't wait to see you!
BGCK's Young At Heart Gala Save The Date

BGCK is starting to prepare for our annual Young At Heart Gala which will be held on October 29th at Uline Corporate Headquarters. This will be the first time we will be back to our in-person celebration in 2 years and we are so excited to see you all!

Please save the date on your calendar and stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. We have a lot to share with you!
BGCK's SMART Girls Group Learns to Budget for a Meal

Thanks to the Susan B. Anthony Women of Influence grant, our SMART Girls took a field trip to the local grocery store to buy some supplies for making healthy smoothies. They then made their healthy smoothies for our Youth and Tween Center members during National BGC Week.

The girls learned about budgeting their funds, picking out healthy food, and making a healthy shake. Thank you Susan B. Anthony Women of Influence!
BGCK's Youth Center Boat Launch

On Saturday, July 2nd, BGCK members and instructors from All Hands Boatworks launching a rowboat that Club members have been constructing in Boat Building Camp. The boat building camp was an amazing opportunity for our members and they had so much fun while learning all about building, problem solving, and teamwork. 

Thank you so much to the boat building sponsors Snap-on, Offsite, and Wintrust Bank for your support! A special thank you to the instructors from All Hands Boatworks and the volunteers for working through very warm days with our kids!
BGCK's Youth Center Charter Fishing

Members of our Youth Center had the opportunity to do some charter fishing, which is an experience they had never had before (some hadn't even been on the water). They had an amazing time and even had their catches grilled up for them to eat.

Thank you to Visit Kenosha, Downtown'r, and Snap-on for giving us the means to share this with our kids! Thank you to Russell Ruegger from Fourever II Charters and Terry Holmes from Harbor Rat Charters for taking our kids out and all your assistance with catching fish!
BGCK's Teens Visit Wisconsin Dells

Our teens had a chance to take a field trip to the Wisconsin Dells and, let us tell you, they had an amazing time!

These kids normally wouldn't have this kind of opportunity and we are so thankful that we can give them these memories.
Welcome to our new BGC Sports Staff

BGC Sports would like to send a huge welcome to our new Director of Sports, Curt, and our new Assistant Director of Sports, Rhiannon.

We are so excited to have you join us!
Registration is now open for Fall Sports

BGC Sports Fall Sports registration is now open. Fall sports include Arena Flag Football, Fall Baseball/Softball, Fall Tball, and Sporties for Shorties.

For more information or to register, please visit BGC Sports website at www.bgcsports.org.