Students at 21st Century Explore Cultures
“What country are we studying this week?” “Brazil!” It’s the beginning of the day for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County 21st Century after-school program at Mount Baker Middle School, and the...
View ArticleNo Boys Allowed! Night of Fun for Anacortes Club Teen Girls
The boys were sent home and the girls took over for Girls Teen Night at the Anacortes Boys & Girls Club recently held on Friday, March 4th. Teen girls were able to participate in a fun light-switch...
View ArticleYouth of the Month – April 2016
Boy of the Month Elijah M. Age 7 Elijah attends Madison Elementary as a Second Grader. He has been attending since June of 2014, so in just a couple of months he will mark his second year of attending...
View ArticleYouth of the Month – May 2016
Ethan P., age 9 Ethan attends Fidalgo Elementary and joined the Club this past year. He is very diligent in completing his homework during Power Hour. Ethan enjoys participating in Triple Play games...
View ArticleWeek of Wizardry Merges Learning & Fun
Last week Club Members at the Mount Vernon Club were busy little wizards as they participated in the HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY. Themed events kicked off on Friday, April 15th with wand...
View ArticleClub Leadership to Take on the Big Easy
More than a dozen Skagitonians will descend into New Orleans mid-May to attend the 110th National Conference for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Held each spring since 1906 at various locations...
View ArticleFun Filled Spring Break for the Anacortes Club
The Anacortes Boys & Girls Club wrapped up a fun-filled Spring Break with the theme “Be A Character,” with each day filled with unique activities centered around a different character. “When...
View ArticleMount Baker Club Members Read to Kids
It’s not rare to see 30 students hanging out at Mount Baker Middle School after school, as the Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County 21st Century Program meets every Monday through Thursday. What is...
View ArticleYouth of the Month – May 2016
Boy of the Month Adin W. Age 9 Adin is in 3rd grade and attends Little Mountain Elementary. This is Adin’s Second year attending the club. He has really improved and likes to help staff set up or put...
View ArticleClubs Learn the Importance of Memorial Day
Lieutenant Commander Stuart Marshall with Anacortes Club members. Club members had the opportunity to learn about Memorial Day leading up to the 3-day weekend with visits from Military Personnel &...
View ArticleSedro-Woolley Boys & Girls Club Teens & True Value Partner with a BBQ
For the second year in a row teenage members of the Sedro-Woolley Boys & Girls Club raised money and fed hungry shoppers with a hot dog barbecue in the parking lot of True Value. The barbecue was...
View ArticleSedro-Woolley SMART Girls attend Career Fair
On Monday, May 2nd, the SMART Girls of the Sedro-Woolley Boys & Girls Club were treated to four guest speakers all offering different insights on college and career paths. Jill Gatto from Skagit...
View Article“A Mixed Up Fairy Tale” by the La Conner Boys & Girls Club
The La Conner Club has recently added a Theatre Program to their repertoire, with Staff member, Kimberly Carrillo to lead the youth in the ways of set building, costuming, acting, and play writing....
View ArticleClubs & Burlington Library Partner in STEM Projects for Teens
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County were able to have an added presence in Burlington this year, thanks to a partnership with the Burlington Library and a grant from Tesoro Corp, focusing on...
View ArticleLa Conner Torch Club Members Beautify the Club & Community
Torch Club members worked extremely hard in prepping the garden this last spring. Once the weather warmed, members could be found working tirelessly on the garden each day. Club members were able to...
View Article