News Archives - Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County https://www.bgctc.org/category/news/ Great Futures Start Here Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:46:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.bgctc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Untitled-design-22.png News Archives - Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County https://www.bgctc.org/category/news/ 32 32 2026 Betti Foundation Scholarship https://www.bgctc.org/betti-foundation-scholarship-2026/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:18:19 +0000 https://www.bgctc.org/?p=14189 The Bruno & Evelyne Betti Foundation was created to continue the generous work Bruno and Evelyne Betti supported during their lives. Their goal was to help others succeed by giving them “a leg up.” In 2020, the Betti Foundation made a gift to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County to support: General operating…

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]]> Comcast Helps Boys & Girls Clubs Bring Tech and Opportunity to Local Youth https://www.bgctc.org/copy-of-comcast-helps-boys-girls-clubs-bring-tech-and-opportunity-to-local-youth/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:46:07 +0000 https://www.bgctc.org/?p=14149 At Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County, we believe every young person deserves a place to learn and grow. Thanks to a generous $20,000 gift from Comcast, our Clubs now have stronger internet, new laptops, and more ways for kids and teens to use technology in creative ways. Four of our Clubs—in Yelm, Lacey,…

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]]> Kurt Cavalier Jr. Named Washington State Youth of the Year https://www.bgctc.org/kurt-cavalier-jr-named-washington-state-youth-of-the-year-boys-girls-clubs-of-thurston-county/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:02:37 +0000 https://www.bgctc.org/?p=13793 We’re thrilled to announce that Kurt Cavalier Jr., a member of our RMAC Branch, was named the 2025 Washington State Youth of the Year on March 27 in Seattle! This prestigious award honors Kurt’s leadership, dedication to community service, and personal growth. In just a year and a half at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston…

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]]> Summer Camp 2025 https://www.bgctc.org/summer-camp-2025-bgctc/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 22:33:09 +0000 https://www.bgctc.org/?p=13703 Looking for a fun, safe, and engaging summer experience for your child? We still have space in our 2025 Boys & Girls Clubs Summer Day Camp—and we’d love to have your family join us!  Camp runs June 23 through August 22, with exciting weekly themes, special events, field trips, and hands-on activities in recreation, education,…

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]]> Betti Foundation Scholarship https://www.bgctc.org/betti-foundation-scholarship-2/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:46:02 +0000 https://www.bgctc.org/?p=13246 The Bruno & Evelyne Betti Foundation was created through the Bruno and Evelyne Betti estates to continue the philanthropic mission they followed during their lifetime. In 2020 the Betti Foundation donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County to benefit three areas of the organization, general operating costs, scholarships for children to attend…

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]]> Fall 2024 Newsletter https://www.bgctc.org/https-www-bgctc-org-wp-content-uploads-2024-10-quarterly-newsletter-fall-2024-1-pdf/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 23:37:08 +0000 https://www.bgctc.org/?p=12361 Click on our newsletter to catch up on the latest Club News!

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]]> Free Community Field Day https://www.bgctc.org/free-community-field-day-2/ Sun, 21 Jul 2024 20:58:18 +0000 https://www.bgctc.org/?p=12263 Mark your calendars to join us for this FREE event! There will be bounce houses, yard games, music, face painting, lunch from 12 pm-1 pm, and, of course, you can watch the Dunk Tank Challenge dunking!   Free Community Field Day Saturday, August 17, 2024 11 am to 3 pm Kaila Celeste Branch - Lacey…

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]]> 2nd Annual Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament https://www.bgctc.org/2nd-annual-rally-for-kids-pickleball-tournament/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 21:07:47 +0000 https://www.bgctc.org/?p=12066 Registration for our 2nd Annual Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament is open! It will be held STAC Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club this coming Memorial Day weekend (May 26-27, 2024). To register or for more information visit: https://ow.ly/1j7350R6Zgm

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]]> Betti Foundation Scholarship https://www.bgctc.org/betti-foundation-scholarship/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:28:33 +0000 https://www.bgctc.org/?p=12040 The Bruno & Evelyne Betti Foundation was created through the Bruno and Evelyne Betti estates to continue the philanthropic mission they followed during their lifetime. In 2020 the Betti Foundation donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County to benefit three areas of the organization, general operating costs, scholarships for children to attend…

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]]> Shellica’s Story https://www.bgctc.org/shellicas-story-bgctc-boys-girls-clubs-of-thurston-county/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 23:30:37 +0000 https://www.bgctc.org/?p=11995 The post Shellica’s Story appeared first on Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County.

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