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29 Oct · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
NFL Hall of Famer Inspires Kids
NFL Hall of Famer, Andre Reed, spent over five hours inspiring Club members during his visit to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming. Andre and his girlfriend Theresa, along with the help of Mustang Buds volunteers, helped build a Reed-ing zone for Club members. Having a reading corner helps children to focus and ...
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16 Sep · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
NFL Legend to Add Reading Zone to Boys & Girls Club
Academic Success is a key cornerstone of programming offered to youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming. A former pro football player is looking to enhance learning at Casper’s Main Club by renovating a portion of the Club to encourage reading. Andre Reed is a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, playing …
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3 Mar · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
Ask a Question… to Save a Life
It is taking our youth at alarming rates. Suicide is the leading cause of death for young adults ages 15-24 in Wyoming. Since 1996, Wyoming has been ranked among the top five states in the nation with the highest suicide rate. In 2018, Wyoming remained 2nd in the nation. (www.suicidology.org) Consider these facts: In 2018, …
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3 Sep · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
Kelly Walsh Senior Named Youth of the Year
A young man who credits the Boys & Girls Club for helping him look beyond the surface and look past differences has been named Central Wyoming’s Youth of the Year for 2019-20. A senior at Kelly Walsh High School, Brentan Brown won a $5,000.00 Ruth R. Ellbogen Education Award, along with the chance to compete …
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1 Aug · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
Court Is In Session
“Order in the court!” The phrase echoed off the walls of the vast courtroom and all went silent at attention. During the last eighty years those words had been repeated during countless trials, only this time the historical site was filled with rows of BGCCW Children. Michelle Maines, the Natrona County Commissioner’s Assistant, guided the tour through the County …
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17 Jul · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
Club Kids Learn Origins of “The Floss”
“Who wants to meet Mister Thirsty?”asked the dental assistant. Hands shot up, all over the brightly colored room, while lifting onto their knees to inch closer, during a field trip to Surfin’ Smiles Pediatric Dentist. Although most of us may dread dental exams, these kids were able to see past the intimidation and discover excitement and fun in …
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21 Jun · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
Crafting Careers
As thirty-one fourth and fifth graders set their hands to work building a folding stool, scents of rich oak, from fresh sanded wood, and the tinkering of hammers resonated through the studio of Pathways Innovation Center. With such a blend of hard work, creativity, and the nostalgic smell of a workshop, it was …
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3 Dec · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
Healthy Habits from the Ground Up
To help make healthy choices a habit, the Boys & Girls Club incorporates fun and interactive elements to engage our members in meaningful programs. “Healthy Habits” is a comprehensive program that gives Club members robust knowledge on how to take care of their wellbeing and their bodies. One of the program leaders, Cassie, took elements …
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28 Nov · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
$5,000 Prize for Winning Essay
High school students from across the state are challenged to examine their personal beliefs and ethics to pen an essay based on those beliefs. The American Dream Essay Contest awards thousands of dollars each year to the student authors of the winning compositions. The American Dream Essay Contest is centered on bestselling author, Jim Owen’s …
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16 Apr · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
Students Find Inspiration in Code of the West
A Natrona County High School senior’s tale of how his ancestry defined his personal brand through the hum of a sewing machine earned him the top prize at the American Dream Essay Contest. Streeter Boatright received a total of $5,300.00 for his essay titled “The Brand, and a Bernina”. His essay explained how his life …
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