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Verda James Elementary
17 Dec · Cheryl Hackett · No Comments
Christmas Cards Designed by Club Artists
Club youth from all of our sites in Casper, plus from the Boys & Girls Club of the Bighorns, Riverton, Glenrock, and Dubois created original designs to be entered in our annual Christmas Card contest. Judges picked the top three cards from each site, as well as, 1 overall winner. The winner’s from each community …
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12 Oct · Cheryl Hackett · 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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2 Mar · Cheryl Hackett · No Comments
University of Wyoming Awards Scholarships to Club Youth
A college education is possible for two Central Wyoming youth impacted by Boys & Girls Clubs as the University of Wyoming awards the 2021 Great Futures Gold Standard Scholarships. This competitive scholarship covers full tuition and fees at the University of Wyoming for four years. Two of the three 2021 recipients are from Casper: Kaleb …
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16 Aug · Cheryl Hackett · No Comments
Rewards of Avid Reading
During the school year, youth are encouraged by their teachers and principals to complete 20 minutes of reading each night to support literacy. At the Club, we support that habit throughout the summer by offering 20 minutes of designated reading time each and every day. Members receive a reading log where they are able …
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1 Aug · Cheryl Hackett · 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 · Cheryl Hackett · 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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23 May · Cheryl Hackett · No Comments
DINO-Mite Club Staff Honored
Celebrating the DINO-MITE staff from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming, professionals and volunteers from the were honored and recognized at the organization’s annual Professional Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Several professionals were given awards for their individual efforts and contributions to the success of the Club. Plus, outstanding programs were …
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5 Dec · Cheryl Hackett · One Comment
Christmas Card Contest Winners
We know that Christmas is brighter through the eyes of a child. We see this exemplified when we tasked Club members to create a Christmas card. We see the excitement they hold for the holiday and the joy they feel when they can spend it with family and those they love. This year 157 creations …
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11 Sep · Cheryl Hackett · No Comments
School Sites Provide Safety and Convenience
Once the school bell rings at the end of the day, kids scatter. Some of them hop aboard buses. Others climb in awaiting cars. There are some that walk home. For nearly 800 kids in Natrona County, their after school time is spent at school. Not in a classroom, but in the Club. Since 2005, …
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28 Aug · Cheryl Hackett · No Comments
Summer Readers Celebrated
Kids who spend time in the pages of a book over the summer will likely be rewarded with a successful start to the school year. Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming members received an additional reward in the form of an end of the summer party hosted by McDonald’s. Children who read at least …
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