OUR PROGRAMS

At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse, we provide high-quality programs for youth in K-12th grade, led by dedicated, professional staff. These programs have been proven effective in thousands of Clubs across the country and address today’s most important youth challenges and help young people build the skills they need to thrive in life. We regularly assess both the evolving needs of our youth and the impact of our programs to ensure we’re continually growing and improving. 

Our Core Programs Include:

Education & Fine Arts:  Academic support helps youth succeed in school and beyond. We maintain close working relationships with the La Crosse, West Salem, Holmen, and Onalaska School Districts, sharing data and insights with teachers, counselors, and administrators. Club staff mirror school-day strategies to create consistency in behavioral expectations.

  • Be Great: Graduate
  • Sail to Success
  • Brain Gain
  • STEM Activities
  • Fine Arts Lessons

Mental Health & Wellness:  Through a partnership with Mayo Clinic Health System, our Clubs are able to provide mental health services to youth directly within our Clubs. This team of staff consists of four Youth & Family Specialists embedded at various Club locations. They are Mayo Clinic employees that are fully funded by the Club to be stationed full time at our sites. Each specialist either holds, or is pursuing, a graduate-level degree in mental health counseling or social work. The program is overseen by a director who is a Licensed Professional Counselor, ensuring clinical expertise and supervision.

  • Individual Case Management
  • Group Programming
  • Teen Intervene
  • Behavioral Contracts
  • Wellness Rooms

Life & Workforce Readiness:  Life and workforce readiness programming is important because it helps provide essential skills and experiences that help youth transition successfully into adulthood and the workforce. Early exposure to career exploration gives members the ability to make more informed decisions when planning for their futures.

  • Career Camps
  • Job Shadows
  • Hands-on Learning Activities
  • Life & Workforce Center Building (Coming Soon!)


Recreation & Athletics:  Physical activity is essential for healthy development. Our Clubs offer a variety of athletic and recreational programs, including team sports, fitness activities, and outdoor play. These programs promote physical health, teamwork, and discipline, while also providing a constructive outlet for energy and stress.

  • Football
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Gym Activities
  • Outdoor Playgrounds