Club Happenings
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
BGCNW Launches 2023 Youth of the Year Program
In November of 2022, Club teens attended an orientation to learn about the Youth of the Year program. Since 1947, the Youth of the Year program has honored and celebrated the nation’s most inspiring youth and their incredible stories. The Youth of the Year is a prestigious honor bestowed upon an exemplary teen in recognition of
BGCNW Marlins Attend Winter Jr. Nationals in Greensboro, NC.
This week, 3 Marlins attended the USA Swimming Winter Junior Nationals is Greensboro, NC. This is a prestigious National level meet with approximately 1000 of the countries top swimmers. Hudson Chung, Lucy Walker, and Erik Nadecki represented BGNW. Hudson swam 500 freestyle, 200 butterfly, and had a personal best time in the 100 butterfly. Lucy
BGCNW Holiday Sharing Program
Secret Santas Wanted! For many the holidays are a time of joy and cheer; but for our Club families living at or below the poverty level, they are a time of stress and despondency. Please consider sponsoring a child or family in need this holiday. For more information, please contact Barbara Cutri, chair of the
Blue Santa is Coming to BGCNW
On Tuesday, December 20, Westchester County Police Department and Blue Santa will be visiting the Club with their tank full of toys to deliver some Christmas cheer!
BGNW 14 & Under Invitational
BGCNW Marlins is hosting a 3-day swim meet for swimmers aged 14 and under, Friday, December 2 – Sunday, December 4. For more information about the Marlins Swim Team and upcoming meets, visit the team website HERE.
BGCNW Annual Clubsgiving Feast
BGCNW will host our Annual Thanksgiving Feast on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. All Club families, staff, and volunteers are welcome! To RSVP follow link below. To volunteer at the event, sign up HERE. Donations are welcome. Please view our Event Wishlist to help with purchasing supplies, or click HERE to donate funds for the event.
Teen Boutique
BGCNW, in partnership with The Sharing Shelf, will be hosting a Teen Boutique on Saturday, November 19, 2022. This one-day shopping event is for girls ages 13-19 from families in financial need. The boutique will be stocked with gently used and new seasonally appropriate clothing, shoes, and accessories, as well as full-sized toiletries and hygiene
Trunk or Treat
BGCNW will host our second annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 28th. The event is free and open to all in the community, however, we ask that participants bring a shelf-stable canned or boxed food item to be donated to the Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry. Please follow the link below if you
14th Annual Chris Cutri Memorial Fundraiser
Join us at the BGC on Sunday, October 2nd, at 3:00 pm for a “Backyard” BBQ! The funds raised support scholarships for children in the after-school Fun Club program, to the winner and runner-up of the Youth of the Year program, and to graduating Fox Lane seniors who are active at the Club and possess
On The Daily
BGCNW Youth of the Year 2023
On Thursday, March 2nd, the BGCNW had it’s annual Youth of the Year Award Ceremony at Crabtree’s Kittle House, in Chappaqua, NY. Six incredible teens interviewed and spoke in front of a panel of 5 judges. After deliberations, three finalists were announced. One-by-one, the three finalists gave their speeches to the over 140 attendees. Junior
BGCNW Advocates on Behalf of Essential Youth Programming
Yesterday, Tuesday, January 31, 2023, BGCNW representatives visited the State Capitol in Albany, NY; with the New York State Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs; for the annual State Legislative Days, to advocate on behalf of increased funding for youth development and after-school programs, nutrition initiatives, and preventative mental health support programs. BGCNW CEO, Alyzza
Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester hosts Charity Golf Tournament to Support Scholarships for Needy Families
On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, BGCNW held their annual Golf Tournament at the picturesque GlenArbor Golf Club in Bedford Hills. Twenty-two foursomes, a total of 88 golfers, took to the links for a day of camaraderie, friendly competition, and philanthropy. The funds raised at the event will provide scholarships and financial aid to hundreds of
Senator Harckham Recognizes Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester Aquatics Program Excellence and Announces $100,000 in Capital Funding
Mount Kisco, NY, Wednesday, September 28, 2022, – Senator Peter Harckham visited the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (BGCNW), presenting the Club with a proclamation recognizing the BGCNW Marlins Swim Team receiving USA Swimming Bronze Level status, teaching more than 65,000 children to be water safe, and announcing $100,000 in funding for capital
BGNW Marlins Hold Annual Kick-Off
On Sunday, September 18th, the Marlins Swim Team held its annual kick-off event to welcome new parents and team-members! Now entering its 55th year of programming, the Marlins Swim Team program is perennially ranked on of the top 100 swim clubs in the country. They are 22 year BGCA National Champions and have achieved USA
