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12 Oct · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
Family Nights Make a Comeback!
“I love everything about family night!” Declan, a Verda James Club kid, shouted excitedly as he showed off his project. “I get to do cool stuff with my mom, then take the projects home, too.” Declan showcased his melty beads in the shape of a horse with a proud grin. Such pure joy from this …
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12 Aug · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
Club Youth Read 250 Hours!
Over the course of a summer, students can lose up to 20% of the school-year knowledge they gained from the school year. Reading daily can help to slow, if not prevent, the loss of reading skills over the out-of-school summer months, ensuring that students can begin the subsequent school year closer to grade level. …
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3 Aug · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
Casper Couple Perseveres Despite Adversities
To succeed at something, it takes perseverance, hard work, loyalty, and sometimes luck. It also takes that special characteristic called “The Try.” A Casper family, led by the grit and grace of their parents, has exemplified these characteristics and will be honored with the Mick & Susie McMurry Cowboy Code Try Award at the Boys ...
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29 Jul · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
An Epic Art Show
When kids express who they are through art, we stand in awe of their inspiring sense of imagination. Each artwork is more than a piece of paper with paint, but rather a glimpse into another world. One in which fantastic young minds re-imagine the ocean waters or create light and beauty in ways we never …
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12 Jul · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
Fruits of Labor
Club kids raced to their tree stations eager to learn about tree care during the Buffalo Community Orchard groundbreaking. Huddled around the trees, these youth earned an expertise in proper tree planting. The vision for this orchard began with a vision. Kelly Norse, Head of Bighorn Forest and President of the Bread of Life Food ...
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29 Jun · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
Muddy Mountain Adventure Days
When rain puts a damper on our outdoor adventure plans, the Muddy Mountain Adventure Days hosted by the Bureau of Land Management, come to us. Our Club members were transported in time to historic hunting days. They imagined themselves with wings like a golden eagle and discovered life through the eyes of a paleontologist. ...
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15 Jun · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
Weekend Camping Impacts Club Kids Future
The clear waters of a babbling brook sweep past little toes dangling from the bank and the crackling pops of a campfire are not far off. And, what would a camping trip be without catching a 20-inch walleye and grilling it up for supper? A handful of Club members had an unforgettable experience during their ...
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19 Apr · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
Reading Along the Iditarod
Along the Iditarod Trail, dog sled mushers embrace the race through snow and ice – simultaneously, Club kids are racing along with them, just as diligently, through reading! This year, the Lincoln Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming participated in the online Iditaread. The Iditaread is a six-week reading contest where youth …
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9 Apr · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
VR – More Than Just A Trend
Inquisitive minds crave knowledge, new challenges, and opportunities. What better way to feed that hunger than with virtual reality and friendships? Dean Morgan Club kids found that, while patiently waiting their turn for VR, they could create new friendships with members at the Main Club! Van T., a teen at Dean Morgan stated excitedly, “It’s fun to …
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6 Apr · BGCCW Communications · No Comments
Roosevelt High School Teen Named State’s Top Youth
A Casper teen has been named the 2021 Wyoming Youth of the Year. Jinnie Ponder, a sophomore at Roosevelt High School, was announced as the state winner in a virtual ceremony from Cheyenne on April 6, 2021. She will receive a full tuition and fees scholarship (supplement to the Hathaway Scholarship) from the University of …
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