The Club celebrated its Annual Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on March 26 at Crabtree’s Kittle House in Chappaqua. The evening event, which was attended by 165 supporters and friends of BGCNW, featured inspiring speeches by five extraordinary teens who earlier in the evening were interviewed by a distinguished panel of judges. After the
Mar 7, 2024
Hats Off to 85 Years!
In October of this year, the Club celebrates its 85 anniversary! We will begin commemorating this milestone with our 29th annual Humanitarian Award Gala on June 7, 2024. The theme of the event is Hats Off to 85 Years. As a way to include all of our members in this momentous occasion, we have partnered
Jan 10, 2024
BGCNW in the News!
On January 8, 2024, WPIX 11 News reporter Ben Allen featured the Club’s Learn-to-Swim program in 3 live spots on his morning series Ben Around Town! Ready in his swim trunks, Ben joined our preschool classes in the pool for their twice-weekly swimming classes and even received a lesson from Assistant Director of Aquatics and
Jan 10, 2024
BGCNW Annual Clubsgiving Feast
Over 300 people, members, staff, and volunteers, got to share a meal together and give thanks! It would not have been possible without the incredible generosity and hard work of the Temple Shaaray Tefila congregation, who provided all of the food for our annual club-wideThanksgiving celebration. County Legislator, Erika Pierce, who has been a staunch
On October 20th, the Club invited members, their families, and neighbors to celebrate and honor the heritage and cultures of our Latino and Hispanic community with activities and a potluck dinner. Families and local businesses donated food, supplies, and raffle prizes to the celebration. We had over 320 people in attendance. During the earlier part
This week, BGCNW Marlins Swim Team Head Coach, Zac Hojnacki and Head Age Group Coach, Connor White, were awarded the well deserved USA Swimming Metro Swimming Senior Coach of the Year, and Must Watch Age Group Coach of the Year, respectively! The were celebrated with a parade of Club members carrying a congratulations banner and
Apr 20, 2023
2023 Spring Gala
It’s a Storytelling Event! The BGCNW will be honoring philanthropists Kimberly & Andrew Handler on June 2nd at The Apawamis Club in Rye, NY with an evening of celebration and storytelling about the importance and impact of family, philanthropy, and the Club. We will be featuring the stories of Club Alumni Stuart Marwell, Eric Mitchell,
Apr 20, 2023
BGCNW to Host Another Teen Boutique
Following the success of the Teen Boutique in the fall of 2022, BGCNW has once again partnered with The Sharing Shelf to host a Spring Boutique for teens from families in financial need. This time it will be a coed event for young people aged 13 to 19. Donations and volunteers are wanted for the
Apr 20, 2023
BGCNW Marlins Swim Team Wins National Championship
During the first weekend in April, 125 members of the BGCNW Marlins swim team made their way to St. Petersburg, FL to compete in the annual Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Swimming Championship. The competition spanned over 2 ½ days in a 22-lane, 25-yard outdoor pool at the North Shore Aquatics Complex. Clubs
Jan 23, 2023
Annual National Youth Outcomes Initiative Survey
In March, Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (BGCNW) will be administering our annual Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Nation Youth Outcomes Initiative (NYOI) survey to members aged 9 and up. The survey asks members about their perception of the Club and measures indicators of youth achievement in BGCA’s priority areas. The