Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley-Appleton, Wisconsin

High quality summer programs at a reasonable cost are difficult to find. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley is a non profit organization located in Appleton, Wisconsin. They are open year round, after school during the school year and all day during the summer. If you are looking for quality summer program ideas for your children, I would highly recommend taking a look at the Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley’s downtown location.

The Boys & Girls Club in the Fox Valley of Wisconsin began in July 1998 and has been rapidly expanding ever since. Many people have this false belief that since it is a non profit, they serve only those living in poverty. This is not true at all; the Boys & Girls Clubs welcome kids of all backgrounds regardless of income. The club serves ages 6-18, both boys and girls and is a positive place for kids.

The summer program is bursting with opportunity for children. The staff at the club (many who are full time over the summer) continually work to program in the following areas: Character & Leadership Development, Education & Career Development, Health and Life Skills, the Arts and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. They also have teachers from the local school districts who come in and teach enrichment classes in many different areas. All of these programs are fun, educational and meant to inspire kids. You will also see volunteers throughout the club, helping the kids and helping the teachers.

There are also additional programs offered by the community. For example, a few years ago Regal Cinemas offered movies at a low cost to members of the club. They were able to take a trip on a school bus to spend the late morning hours at the air conditioned movie theatre. Also, the local 4H offers a “garden club” in which members get hands on experience working outside in a garden offsite.