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Testimonials

What Club kids and teens share about learning, growing, and building positive relationships in the safe environment of the Clubs.

In their words!

What Club kids say about their time at the Clubs!

Brynn Club Member

What is the best part about the Club?
"I like how each age group has their own space."

Emmett Club Member

What is your best memory at the Club?
"My favorite memory is when I got to know one of my best friends at the Club."

Jackson Club Member

What is the best part about the Club?
"The kindness, the friends that come to the Club, and the staff."

Savanah Club Member

What is the best part about the Club?
"That's a hard choice. Probably playing cards and getting to play with friends."

Max Club Member

What is the best part about the Club?
"The program leaders, field trips, and Prime Time."

Adeline Club Member

What is the best part about the Club?
"The best part is when we get to have choice time."

Charlie, Brynn, Max, Mira & Jackson Club Members

How has the Club helped you?
"The Club has helped us learn a lot and deal with anxiety and anger. It's helped us come together as friends and it's a place for us to be closer to our friends."

Adeline Club Member

What is your best memory at the Club?
"Getting to make chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast (Breakfast Buddies)."

Charlie Club Member

How would you describe the Club to someone who's never heard of it?
"...and it's really fun."

Brynn Club Member

How would you describe the Club to someone who's never heard of it?
"Caring. You're always noticed; like the one day I was struggling and my leader noticed and talked to me."

Mira Club Member

How would you describe the Club to someone who's never heard of it?
"Awesome and you get to be close with friends."

Jackson Club Member

How would you describe the Club to someone who's never heard of it?
"Awesome and kind."

Club Members

What's your favorite thing to do at the Club?
• Go to the gym and play 9 Square
• Use the 3D printer & use my imagination
• See all of my friends
• Painting and playing

Club Members

What's something that happened at Club today that made you smile?
• I was happy to go outside today
• Playing hot potato and monkey in the middle
• I went outside to do chalk with my friend
• Someone told me a joke
• My friends playing with me and were kind

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The Community Cares & Shares

Great Words from
Parents and Our Community

Peggy Parent

"Amazing service. My kids loved it!"

Craig Community Member

"Very nice facility!"

Kristina Parent

"My children love being members of Detroit Lakes Boys and Girls Club. The new playground facility is lots of fun."

Sandy Board Member Since 2002

"The Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes has grown in such a positive way over the many years I have been involved. There have been awesome programs offered, excellent staffing, and a brand new club which exceeds all expectations."

Anna Board Member

“As both a parent and a community member, I am proud to support the Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes. I see firsthand how the guidance of caring adults encourages our children, and I value the essential services the Club provides, including meals, educational activities, field trips, and vital resources for the youth of the club.”

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