These unique projects and campaigns are aimed at making a difference in the lives of children and families in Flint & Genesee County. These initiatives go beyond our regular programs and are designed to address specific needs or opportunities that arise throughout the year. We're excited to share these special projects with you and invite you to join us in our efforts to create positive change.
Current Initiatives:
Kicks for Kids Shoe Drive
We are excited to announce our Kicks for Kids shoe drive, where we come together as a community to make a positive impact for Club members at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint. Kicks for Kids ensures that youth at BGCGF have the proper footwear to play, run, and explore safely and comfortably all summer long!
Drop-Off Locations:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint Averill Unit at 3701 N Averill Ave., Flint MI 48506: Monday through Friday, 12 to 2 PM only
Hair By Kristal Nicole at 3037 Flushing Rd., Flint MI 48504
Notoriety Barbershop at 3037 Flushing Rd., Flint MI 48504
Mott Children’s Health Center at 806 Tuuri Pl., Flint MI 48503
For more information about Kicks for Kids, contact Aqueelah El-Amin at aqueelahe@bgclubflint.org or (810) 249-3413.
Taproots at camp Walden
3-Day camp & Summer campership
We are thrilled to announce that we are continuing our partnership with Camp Walden for a third consecutive year! Over the past two summers, Club members from Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint have had the incredible opportunity to participate in Taproots at Camp Walden, a transformative 3-day summer camp experience. For Taproots Mini-Week 2024, Club members from Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint will be joined by youth from Brilliant Detroit.
About Taproots at Camp Walden: Taproots at Camp Walden is committed to promoting opportunity and diversity at summer camp. We provide programming and camp tuition so kids from low-income households have the opportunity to attend summer camp. Each August, kids from the Boys & Girls Club in Flint attend the Taproots Mini-Week Program at Camp Walden. Kids participating in the mini-week travel to Camp Walden for a four-day sleep-away camp experience. Mini-Week offers kids a taste of the independence and activities of overnight camp - campfires & s'mores, mess hall meals, swimming in the lake, arts & crafts, sports & games, cabin life, and much more. Learn more here.
Through our partnership with Camp Walden, we're offering our youth the opportunity of a lifetime. For just $500, you can sponsor one Club member to experience three unforgettable days at Camp Walden. Three days filled with adventure, growth, and memories that will last a lifetime.
But why stop there? For $2,800, you can make an even bigger impact by sending a Club youth to Camp Walden for two weeks. Two weeks of exploration, learning, and personal development that will shape their future in profound ways.
Your donation isn't just a contribution—it's a gift of possibility. It's a chance to provide a child with an experience they'll cherish forever. It's an investment in their potential, their confidence, and their happiness.