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Throwback Thursday
Boys & Girls Club hosting block party
Aug 18, 2022
By Genna Kittner
One of the newest clubs in town is planning for one last summer event Friday before opening its doors in September.
The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County will host a block party from 4 to 8 p.m. in the grassy area outside the Noel Group annex.
‘This is the final party this season to get students involved and encourage youth to join the club,’ said Executive Director Kevin Quevillon.
The block party will have inflatable games such as sumo wrestling, a bungee run and an inflatable slide. A corn roast, barbecue, disc jockey, prizes and a raffle are also planned, Quevillon said. Youth who attend will receive a free club membership.
‘Right now we have 80 kids who have registered to become members,’ Quevillon said. ‘That’s a very good start.’
The club is scheduled to open Sept. 9 and will target youths in grades 5 through 12. The club will be open from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when school is not in session.
Efforts to form a Boys & Girls Club began in October 2001. A temporary location for the club was donated by John Noel, chairman and executive officer of the Noel Group. The 3,000-square-foot warehouse is located across from the Noel Group on Ellis Street.
Quevillon said he hopes to complete the club’s flooring and plumbing by Friday.
‘The biggest need now is furniture, kitchen cabinets, games, and art supplies,’ he said. ‘The building is one story and will have an art space, games room, education/technology center and kitchen,’ he said.
Club directors also have hired Kanchana Hamilton as the program director to begin formulating activities for fall.
Hamilton, who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in May, said she’s looking forward to being a role model and resource for youth in Portage County.
‘This will always be a challenge, and I love it,’ she said. ‘I’m happy to be working with a huge team of supporters.’
Hamilton said she will be focusing her career and education in her role as program director making sure her activities are fun and structured, such as cooking classes.
She also will have Power Hour, one hour every day when students can be tutored with their homework.
‘I really feel it’s important to let kids know we’re here to help them as well,’ she said.
One of the newest clubs in town is planning for one last summer event Friday before opening its doors in September.
The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County will host a block party from 4 to 8 p.m. in the grassy area outside the Noel Group annex.
‘This is the final party this season to get students involved and encourage youth to join the club,’ said Executive Director Kevin Quevillon.
The block party will have inflatable games such as sumo wrestling, a bungee run and an inflatable slide. A corn roast, barbecue, disc jockey, prizes and a raffle are also planned, Quevillon said. Youth who attend will receive a free club membership.
‘Right now we have 80 kids who have registered to become members,’ Quevillon said. ‘That’s a very good start.’
The club is scheduled to open Sept. 9 and will target youths in grades 5 through 12. The club will be open from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when school is not in session.
Efforts to form a Boys & Girls Club began in October 2001. A temporary location for the club was donated by John Noel, chairman and executive officer of the Noel Group. The 3,000-square-foot warehouse is located across from the Noel Group on Ellis Street.
Quevillon said he hopes to complete the club’s flooring and plumbing by Friday.
‘The biggest need now is furniture, kitchen cabinets, games, and art supplies,’ he said. ‘The building is one story and will have an art space, games room, education/technology center and kitchen,’ he said.
Club directors also have hired Kanchana Hamilton as the program director to begin formulating activities for fall.
Hamilton, who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in May, said she’s looking forward to being a role model and resource for youth in Portage County.
‘This will always be a challenge, and I love it,’ she said. ‘I’m happy to be working with a huge team of supporters.’
Hamilton said she will be focusing her career and education in her role as program director making sure her activities are fun and structured, such as cooking classes.
She also will have Power Hour, one hour every day when students can be tutored with their homework.
‘I really feel it’s important to let kids know we’re here to help them as well,’ she said.
Boys & Girls Club of Portage County
P.O Box 171
Stevens Point, WI 54481
941 Michigan Ave.
Stevens Point, 54481
info@bgclubpc.org
715.341.4386
Tax ID #: 73-1630506
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