Since 1976, the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows has helped build great futures for thousands of Northern Nevada youth with everything from before- and after-school programs, to sports leagues, education and healthy meals. The Club operates at 20 locations in northern Nevada.
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Reno Ballers 11th Annual Extravaganza
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Pennington Facility Project
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Win a 2012 Toyota Tacoma!
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2013 Summer Camp Programs
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2013 Summer Camp Programs
Register for Traditional Summer Camp or a Specialty Camp! Click here for more information.
Programs and Services
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Toyota Tacoma Raffle
Win a 2012 Toyota Tacoma ($28,950 Value)! Generously donated by: Northern Nevada Toyota Dealers. Purchase your raffle tickets today. Drawing held Sept. 8, 2013.
Club Stories
05/13/2013
The start of a new chapter . . .
Message from Mike Wurm, Chief Professional Officer . . .
We are coming into a very interesting time for the community and the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows. After the YMCA left the area several years ago, the community has had to fill a void. No one entity has been able to do that by themselves. We have done our part by reaching children that were being served by the YMCA by reopening some of the school sites they occupied. We also significantly increased our sports league offerings to try and accommodate the need for our youth. To date, these strategies have been successful, but as we have grown into these new areas, it is quite evident that there is even more to do.
That is where this new building project comes into play. Because of the generosity of the William N. Pennington Foundation, we have been able to go into the community and raise funds needed to build a new Boys & Girls Club in the footprint of the old YMCA location at 1300 Foster Drive. Most of the funding to date for the building project and immediate sustainability has come from local foundations. While we still have money to raise for the remaining capital for the building, once the construction of the new building is complete the next challenge begins: long term sustainability.
We have diversified our funding streams significantly over the last 10 years, trying to be careful not to rely on any one source too heavily. But, as we move into the start of construction and by the spring of 2014, the completion of the Boys & Girls Club on Foster Drive, it is imperative that we raise the final funds for this important project through community support from local businesses, families and individuals. If you are interested in being a part of the new Boys & Girls Club facility on Foster Drive please contact me at (775) 331-5437.
As we enter the busy summer season at the Boys & Girls Club, it’s a good reminder of how many kids’ lives will be changed by the new Pennington facility. Your continued support will allow staff to reach more kids through fun, purposeful programming. It will give more kids the opportunity to interact with enthusiastic, caring adults and opportunities to make good decisions, moving one step closer to becoming productive, caring citizens in our community.
A special thanks to all the board, volunteers and staff that work so hard to keep our organization moving forward and fulfilling the mission of serving those kids in our community that need us the most.
For the kids,
Mike Wurm
Chief Professional Officer
05/02/2013
RENO-SPARKS KICKOFF TO SUMMER & BBQ, MAY 11
The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows will hold its annual Kickoff to Summer & BBQ, Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Club’s Donald W. Reynolds Facility at 2680 E. Ninth Street. This year’s pirate-theme event features food, face-painting, bounce houses, art projects, and more. Attendees should come dressed in their best pirate garb as prizes will be awarded for the best costumes and the first 300 kids will receive a FREE bag.
The Club will also offer FREE annual memberships during the event, with parent orientations in English and Spanish. Orientations are required for new and renewing members.
The Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp program begins June 10 and runs through the week of August 5.
03/29/2013
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OFFERS FUN, AFFORDABLE SUMMER CAMPS AT RENO-SPARKS AND FERNLEY SITES
Early Bird registration begins April 3 for traditional and specialty Summer Camps
The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows begins Early Bird registration April 3 for exciting summer programs, field trips, specialty camps and more at sites throughout northern Nevada. Early Bird Summer Camp registration and member orientation dates are April 3, April 17, April 22 and April 24 at the Donald W. Reynolds Facility only. Early registration is recommended as space is limited for summer camp programs. Summer camp enrollees get all-day fun, breakfast and lunch included, and supervision by adults who make it a priority to keep the activities rolling for nine weeks from June 10- August 9.
Youth summer camp sites include: the Donald W. Reynolds Facility (9th Street), Neil Road Youth Site, Joe Mitchell Community Center in Lemmon Valley, Billinghurst Middle School, Cold Springs Community Center, Fernley Intermediate School, and catering to those 5-years and under, the Early Learning Program at the E.L. Wiegand Youth Center across from Reno High School. Reno Youth site summer camp hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (Fernley hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.).
Teen Center summer sites include: the Donald W. Reynolds Facility, Sun Valley Teen Center, Larry D. Johnson Teen Center and Fernley Teen Center at Fernley Intermediate School (hours vary at Teen Center sites).
All summer Club members take part in organized activities ranging from sports, art and singing to dance and computers. Frequent field trips allow kids to visit places such as the Nevada Discovery Museum, Wild Island Family Adventure Park, movies, Coconut Bowl and more. And throughout the summer, the Club also features specialty summer camp programs focusing on diverse activities such as robotics, dance, equestrian, science, extreme sports and more. Fees for traditional summer camp as low as $40 per week with financial assistance available.
For more information about summer programming, summer camps or enrollment, please call the Boys & Girls Club membership office at 775-331-3605 ext. 100 or visit www.BGCTM.org.
03/13/2013
GREAT FUTURES START HERE: EXCEPTIONAL TEEN NAMED NEVADA YOUTH OF THE YEAR BY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
Felix Cox set to receive college scholarship and vie for regional title this summer
Selected among seven outstanding youth, Felix Cox, Boys & Girls of Truckee Meadows has been named the Nevada Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for his sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community. Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. As the new teen representative for all Boys & Girls Clubs in Nevada, he will receive a $2,000 college scholarship via a private contribution from U.S. Senator Dean Heller and an additional $1,000 college scholarship from Tupperware Brands Corporation.
As BGCA’s premier youth recognition program, Youth of the Year recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as overcoming personal challenges and obstacles. The recognition program encourages Club members to reach their full potential by achieving academic success, leading healthy lifestyles and contributing to their communities. These extraordinary young leaders are shining examples and living proof that great futures start at Boys & Girls Clubs.
Bio information:
Felix Cox, Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
Felix, 18, is a senior at Hug High School and is the captain of the varsity basketball team. Felix struggled to find his identity as a child; that is, until he was introduced to basketball at the Boys & Girls Club in sixth grade. Since then Felix became a leader at the Club and is currently the Keystone Club president and participates in several community service projects. Felix’s future goals include becoming the first in his immediate family to graduate from college and attending law school to become a sports agent.
“Felix and all Youth of the Year nominees are living proof that Boys & Girls Clubs across the country are fulfilling their mission of inspiring and enabling young people to Be GREAT,” said Jim Clark, president and CEO, BGCA. “We are most appreciative to Tupperware Brands for its long-time support of Boys & Girls Clubs and providing scholarships to help our members attain their goals.”
This summer, Cox will compete against other Boys & Girls Club members within the Pacific Region. If named regional winner, he will be awarded an additional $10,000 college scholarship from Tupperware Brands, the recognition program’s national sponsor. Five regional winners will advance toWashington,D.C., in September 2013, to compete for the title of BGCA’s National Youth of the Year. The National Youth of the Year will receive an additional scholarship of up to $50,000 from The Rick and Susan Goings Foundation and will have the opportunity to meet with the President of theUnited Statesin the White House.
“As a long time supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, I am proud of Tupperware’s involvement in the Youth of the Year program,” said Rick Goings, Chairman and CEO of Tupperware Brands Corporation. “We strongly believe in these future leaders of tomorrow and are proud to support their continuing education.”
For more information about the Youth of the Year program, visit www.bgca.org/yoy.
Events Calendar
06/01/2013
Join us for the Ballers Extravaganza, June 1, 2013, 4:30 p.m. Pre-bought tickets please RSVP to Liz Wright if you will be attending, 775-771-1399 or email: hlizard@sbcglobal.net.