Youth development and guidance organization.
Inpiring and enabling all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens, the Boys & Girls Club provides a wide mix of engaging and challenging activities including educational support, career development, technology education, arts activities, sports and recreation, health and life skills, character and leadership development and more. Specialized services include truancy intervention, free youth and family counseling, the Center for Grieving Children, the 24-hour Runaway Assistance Program (Hotline: 920-731-0557), and more.
Keywords: Club, youth, boys & girls, after school, tutoring, counseling, sports, youth organization, child care
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley was issued its official charter by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 1998.
What is your primary product or service?
Youth development and guidance.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The unique nature of the Boys & Girls Club is captured by the following:
o Dedicated Youth Facility
The Boys & Girls Club is a place -- an actual neighborhood-based building -- designed solely for youth programs and activities.
o Open Daily
The Boys & Girls Club is open every weekday, when kids have free time and need positive, productive outlets.
o Professional Staff
Every Boys & Girls Club has trained youth development professionals, providing positive role models and mentors. Volunteers provide key supplementary support.
o Available/Affordable to All Youth
Boys & Girls Clubs reach out to kids who cannot afford, or may lack access to, other community programs. Dues are low at $15 per year, which can be replaced by two hours of community service upon request.
In addition, the Club...
o Builds Character
The Club guides boys & girls who may be in danger of acquiring or who already have unacceptable habits and attitudes, as well as guiding boys & girls of good character.
o Has a Varied and Diversified Program
The Club recognizes and responds to the collective and individual needs of young people, offering programs and services in five core areas: Health and Life Skills, Character and Leadership Development, The Arts, Education and Career Development and Sports, Fitness and Recreation.
o Is Guidance-Oriented
The Club emphasizes positive values in the relationships members have with each other and their adult leaders. It helps boys & girls make appropriate and satisfying choices in their physical, educational, personal, social, emotional, vocational, and spiritual lives.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have 7 locations, 6 of which are school-based and 1 main facility near downtown Appleton. A major expansion of our downtown Appleton facility is in the works.
Which areas do you service?
Our primary service area includes all of Outagamie and Calumet Counties and the northern 1/2 of Winnebago County.
What are your hours of operation?
Office hours are 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. M-F. Program hours vary by location and by program.