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South Sound Business: Yelm’s Former City Hall to Serve Youth, Veterans
Nisqually Valley News: New Boys & Girls Club to be Tailor-made for Yelm
By Daniel Warn / dwarn@yelmonline.com — June 10, 2019 http://www.yelmonline.com/news/article_e319baba-8bda-11e9-8ab3-5729cad0bedd.html The new Yelm’s Boys & Girls Club is projected to open its doors on the first day of school in the fall, pending the results of fundraising campaigns. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County is gearing up to expand into the old city…
Read More2019 Boys & Girls Clubs Summer Camp Registration Now Open!
June 24-August 30, 2019* Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, & Rochester Boys & Girls Clubs * Tumwater Opens Camp 6/25 * Rochester and Olympia Close Camp 8/16 Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County offers full-day camps to enhance any child’s summer break. Youth (grades 1-12) enjoy activities organized around a different weekly theme, fun choices of…
Read MoreChris Woods to Lead Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County as CEO (Thurston Talk)
Chris Woods Welcomed as New CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BGCTC) announced long-serving Thurston County educator and school administrator, Chris Woods, as its Chief Executive Officer. Woods’ selection came following an extensive national search. Most recently, he served as Assistant Superintendent for the Tumwater School District and brings to BGCTC a long history of commitment to youth and…
Read MoreBGCTC & St. Martin’s STEM Partnership Now in its 5th Year
The 2018-19 school year marks the fifth year of the Science Exploration Series, a partnership between the five Boys & Girls Club locations in Thurston county and St. Martin’s University (SMU). Monthly on-campus sessions throughout the school year offer Club members hands-on experiential learning opportunities from enthusiastic SMU students and professors through workshops exploring science,…
Read MoreClub Experience Paved the Way for 2019 BGCTC Youth of the Year Johanna Chhay
For many Club kids, love for their Club experience is immediate. Others find it is more of a slow, careful, and thoughtful journey. For Johanna Chhay, 2019 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County, the latter rings true. It took the right Club activity (gym!) to spark her interest…
Read MoreBoys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County Honors Long-time Supporter, Jim McKinney
Nov. 30, 2018 James “Jim” McKinney, long-time friend and supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County, passed away on Nov. 25, 2018. Our staff and board members are deeply saddened by this loss and grateful for the support and encouragement Jim showed our organization throughout his lifetime in his roles as community leader…
Read MoreCapital Mall Selects BGTCT as Recipient for 2018 Holiday Campaign for Good
Nov. 11, 2018 Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County was named the local beneficiary of Capital Mall’s 2018 For Goodness Sake holiday program. Shoppers gave back by shopping by downloading the ZipLoop App, shopping their favorite Capital Mall stores, uploading their receipts, and having a portion of sales donated to our Clubs. Thank you…
Read MoreLocal Rotary Groups Celebrate Rochester Park Revitalization Effort Benefiting Rochester Club Members
[Rochester, WA] – Olympia,Gateway, and Lacey Rotary Club members, community supporters, along with enthusiastic youth gathered Monday,October 22, 2018 for the ribbon-cutting and rededication of Independence Park in Rochester, WA, at 10140 Hwy 12. The Olympia, Gateway, and Lacey Rotary Clubs pooled their respective resources to revitalize Independence Park in Rochester. The generous match of $11,000 by…
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