What are the enrollment criteria?

Enrollment decisions are not made on a first-come-first-served basis but instead are based upon the needs of the child and the family for our services and frequency of attendance. Please contact Kayla Liesch, BGC of Appleton Branch Director at (920)750-5836 or Josh McQuillan, BGC of Menasha Branch Director at (920)750-5856 if you would like us to know more about your child’s needs.  

What if registration is full? 

If we have reached maximum capacity, we will place your child on a waiting list and contact you if space becomes available. Children in certain high-needs situations, such as those who are homeless, will not be placed on a waiting list and will be allowed to participate immediately. 

How do I get help with the cost of participation?  

Families who need financial assistance or to set up a payment plan should reach out to Alexia Delleman, BGC of Appleton Membership Coordinator at (920) 731-0555, adelleman@bgclubfoxvalley.org, or Anneliese Berndt, BGC of Menasha Membership Coordinator at (920) 750-5860, aberndt@bgclubfoxvalley.org.

What if my child requires special supports or accommodations?

We welcome all young people to participate in our programs and recognize that in some cases, reasonable accommodations may be needed for youth to have a good experience at the Club. To learn more about special accommodations or supports offered, please visit the tabbed section labeled Supports For My Child.

My youth attends summer school in Appleton, is Club programming available to them?

We will again be offering Club programming after summer school each day from June 10-July 3 at the following locations: Columbus/ABS Elementary, Edison Elementary, Foster Elementary, Badger Elementary, Highlands Elementary, Kaleidoscope Academy, and James Madison Middle School. We will have additional programming available after the conclusion of the summer school session through BOOST. Read below for more information.

Can you tell me more about BOOST (Building Outstanding Opportunities for Students Together)?

This is a DPI funded ESSER grant-based collaboration between the AASD and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley. It will offer programming for youth entering 1^st-9^th grade at Badger, Classical, Columbus, Edison, Foster, Highlands, Houdini, Huntley, Einstein, Kaleidoscope, Madison, and Wilson. There will be two summer sessions: during summer school between June 10-July 3 (no school 6/19) and one after summer school session between July 8-19^th. To learn more, visit the tabbed section labeled 2024 Summer BOOST Program.

Are snacks/meals included?

Youth who are attending the full day of Summer Program at the Boys & Girls Club of Appleton or Menasha branch locations will receive breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack daily. Those who attend school-based Club locations through after summer-school programming/BOOST will receive a snack daily.

Are field trips offered through Summer Program?

Yes, we love offering youth more opportunities to get out and take in the world around them through Summer Program field trips. Registration for field trips opens April 15^th. To learn more, visit the tabbed section labeled Field Trips.

Does Summer Program offer one-on-one reading support for youth?

Yes, our Page Turners Early Literacy Program provides youth in grades K-3 with a tutor in a 1:1 or a small group setting and meets 2 times per week in half-hour sessions at our Branch and school-based Club locations. Sessions include time for a Read-Aloud book, student practice with leveled reading books, drawing/writing activities for comprehension, and developmentally appropriate literacy games. Registration for Page Turners opens April 15^th. To learn more, visit the tabbed section labeled Page Turners.

I have other questions, who can I contact?

Please contact Rachel Schroeder, Senior Director of Youth Development Services, at rschroeder@bgclubfoxvalley.org or (920)750-5811.

Registration for the 2024 Summer Teen Program will also open on March 11th. Teen summer membership is $5. The CLUB Teen Centers of Appleton and Menasha will be open from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any Club member entering 7^th grade will be eligible for the Teen Center. Attending one family orientation for your teen is expected.

For questions contact: Rene Lecour, Appleton Assistant Director – Teen Center at rlecour@bgclubfoxvalley.org or (920)731-0555 or Alexaundra Marin, Menasha Assistant Director – Teen Center at amarin@bgclubfoxvalley.org or (920) 750-5860.

Registration for field trips will open on April 15th in the Caregiver Portal and details on the field trip opportunities and how to sign up will be sent directly to enrolled families via email. Field trips are only available for members ages 7-12 years old. There is a non-refundable fee for each field trip.

If a Club member is having trouble following expectations prior or during the field trip, they may not be eligible to travel and/or caregivers may be contacted to pick up their child from the field trip or the Club. If a youth expresses that they are not interested in attending the field trip they are signed up for the day of they will not be forced to attend and will be allowed to stay at Club.

This year’s field trips will have Appleton and Menasha Club youth enjoying and exploring fun places like these this summer:

• Timber Rattlers Baseball game
• NEW Zoo
• Green Bay Packers stadium and Titletown District tour
• Barlow Planetarium and bowling
• Heritage Hill
• Ledgeview Nature Center
• Rollerskating and a movie
• and more!

Please contact Kayla Liesch, BGC of Appleton Branch Director at kliesch@bgclubfoxvalley.org or (920) 750-5836 or Josh McQuillan, BGC of Menasha Branch Director at jmcquillan@bgclubfoxvalley.org or (920) 750-5856 with any questions regarding field trips.

This program provides youth in grades K-3 with a tutor in a 1:1 or a small group setting and meets two times per week in half-hour sessions. Sessions include time for a Read-Aloud book, student practice with leveled reading books, drawing/writing activities for comprehension, and developmentally appropriate literacy games. Page Turners will provide opportunities to build Club member’s home libraries by providing youth with their very own books to take home. The goal of this program is to increase the third-grade reading ability for students at the bottom 20 percent of reading proficiency.

This program is offered at the Appleton and Menasha branch locations in either a morning or afternoon session. Page Turners runs daily, June 10th – August 15th when the Club is operating.

Badger, Columbus, Edison, Foster, and Highlands Elementary Schools offers afternoon tutoring from 12:30 – 5:30 pm during the four weeks of summer school and the two weeks of 2024 BOOST Program when the Club is operating, June 10th – July 19th. Youth currently in Page Turners, or who have recently completed, K-3rd grades, are eligible based on a combination of need as well as tutor/Club member availability.

Registration for Page Turners during the summer program will open in the Caregiver Portal on April 15th under the Programs tab at the top of the screen. If you have any questions about the Page Turners program, please reach out to Beth Kennerhed at bkennerhed@bgclubfoxvalley.org.

Building Outstanding Opportunities for Students Together

A DPI funded ESSER grant-based collaboration between the AASD and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley

Participating schools: Badger, Classical, Columbus, Edison, Foster, Highlands, Houdini, Huntley, Einstein, Kaleidoscope, Madison, and Wilson

Grades: Students entering 1^st – 9^th grades next fall

Dates: June 10^th -July 19^th (No school on 6/19, 7/4, 7/5)

Purpose:  Provide opportunities for academic instruction and enrichment to help students practice their reading and math skills during summer. It will deliver targeted curriculum and academic programs to prevent summer learning loss. Staff will provide daily opportunities for socialization, structured enrichment activities designed to engage students with one another, and adult mentoring to increase students’ feelings of connectedness to peers. Staff will also provide weekly social-emotional learning programs to assist students in developing stronger self-regulation skills and maintaining positive, productive relationships with peers, parents, and teachers.

During the Summer School Session: June 10^th -July 3^rd  (No school on 6/19)

• Badger, Columbus, Edison, Foster, Highlands, Kaleidoscope, Madison: Students will enroll in summer school classes at the school site and attend the Boys & Girls Club after-care program at that school site. Guardians will pick their student(s) up by 5:30 pm.
• Classical, Houdini, Huntley, Einstein, and Wilson: Students will enroll in summer school classes at the school site.  Students will then be bussed free of charge to another location for lunch and afternoon programming through the Boys & Girls Club.  Guardians will pick up their student(s) at their determined location by 5:30 pm. Specific location information will be provided before programming begins, but may include Badger, Columbus, Edison, Foster, Highlands, Kaleidoscope or Madison.

After the Summer School Session: July 8^th -19^th

• Badger, Columbus, Edison, Foster Highlands, Kaleidoscope, Madison: Students will attend the 2-week program from 8:00 am-5:30 pm daily at their home school site. Guardians will pick their student(s) up by 5:30 pm.
• Classical, Houdini, Huntley, Einstein, and Wilson: Students will attend the 2-week program from 8:00 am-5:30 pm daily at another school site. A bus will pick students up at their home school site at 8:00 am.  Guardians will pick their student(s) up at the designated location by 5:30 pm. Specific location information will be provided before programming begins but may include Badger, Columbus, Edison, Foster, Highlands, Kaleidoscope, or Madison.

Additional information:

• • Students must register for summer school classes and the B.O.O.S.T program at one of the participating schools: www.aasd.k12.wi.us/families/summer_school_information
  • Guardians will then be contacted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley for additional information.
  • Information on B.O.O.S.T programming curriculum can be found at: https://www.bgclubfoxvalley.org/
  • Registration for the 2-week BOOST program is free of charge
  • Summer Food service will provide free meals for the 6 weeks
  • If your student attends a different school site and you’d like more information, please contact kadolphkarrie@aasd.k12.wi.us  or 852-5332 ext. 60350.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley wants all youth to be safe and feel successful. We welcome all young people to participate in our programs and recognize that in some cases, reasonable accommodations may be needed for youth to have a good experience in our programs. We are committed on working together to bridge any gaps for your child.

If you feel your child may encounter any barriers to success and participation in our Summer Program we encourage you to please reach out Taylor Berken, Behavioral Support Services Director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley at (920)750-5842 or Tberken@bgclubfoxvalley.org

Please review and complete this form and contact Taylor Berken for further discussion if needed. All information shared will be secured and confidential and distributed to staff only on a need-to-know basis.

ALL Caregivers and Club members accepted into the 2024 Summer Program are invited to join us for an open house at their respective branch location.  The open house will consist of formal tours of the facility, time to meet the staff, and hear about programs offered throughout the summer!

• • Thursday, June 6th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm located at each branch location