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The CLUB Teen Center
The CLUB, a center for teens, members can participate in a wide variety of activities every day including tournaments and programs, gaming and technology, sports, cooking classes, and daily challenges.
It is important that we provide our teens with the tools they need to be set up for success. The Club offers in-school and onsite tutoring and onsite mentoring as well as life skills programs.
Questions?
Contact Alyssa Martinez, Director of Teen Services & Workforce Development, at 920-233-1414, ext. 134, or alyssam@bgcosh.org.
Connect with the Teen Center
Club Programming:
Learn more about the Teen Program including leadership opportunities and career preparation below.
Our School-Year Program starts September 1, 2026. Learn more here.
BE GREAT: Graduate Program at Oshkosh West and Oshkosh North High Schools and Vel Phillips Middle School
The Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh BE GREAT: Graduate program is a teen mentoring program. We serve over 90 teens at Oshkosh North and Oshkosh West high schools and through our new program at Vel Phillips Middle School. Each school year and through the summer, our Graduate & Career Coordinators work one-on-one with students to stay on track for graduation and create a plan to be college, career and community-ready after graduation. Students enrolled in the program are also given a free membership to the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh.
Learn more about the BE GREAT: Graduate Program here.
All Club members, including Teens, participate in programs that fall under our core program areas of: Education & Career Development, Arts, Health & Life Skills, Character and Leadership and Sports, Fitness & Recreation. Some of examples of teen programs include:
Keystone Club
Keystone is the Boys & Girls Club Movement’s ultimate teen program. This unique leadership development experience provides opportunities for young people ages 14 to 18. Youth participate both in and out of the Club in activities in three focus areas:
- Academic success
- Career preparation
- Community service
With the guidance of an adult advisor, Keystone Clubs aim to have a positive impact on members, the Club and the community.
Youth of the Month
Each month, staff choose a member from each program area to be the member of the month. Members who are chosen for awards stand out to staff for their kind, considerate and respectful behavior, for their positive attitude and participation and who are helpful to other members, staff and volunteers. These members are recognized each year at the Club’s annual Youth of the Year Dinner. This event provides members ages 6-18 the opportunity to showcase their leadership ability and be recognized among their peers.
Youth of the Year
Established in 1947, Youth of the Year is the Boys & Girls Club of America’s premier recognition program for Club members, promoting service to Club, community and family; academic success; strong moral character; life goals; and poise and public speaking ability. Local Clubs recognize members ages 14 to 18 as Youth of the Month winners and also select a Youth of the Year.
The Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh Youth of the Year receives a $10,000 scholarship from the Boys & Girls Club’s Charles F. Hyde, Jr. Youth of the Year Scholarship Endowment and participates in the statewide competition. State winners each receive a $1,000 scholarship and participate in regional competitions. Five regional winners each receive a $10,000 scholarship and compete on the national level. The National Youth of the Year receives up to an additional $50,000 scholarship and is installed by the President of the United States.
Teens can apply to the Youth of the Year 2026-2027 competition by getting an application form from our Teen Center staff.
Career Launch
Career Launch is a Boys & Girls Club program that helps teens in high school explore a broad range of possible career choices, match their interests to career clusters and identify the skills and education needed for their desired career path. Activities include resume building, designing a personal career plan and preparing for interviews. Career Launch is designed to support teens in preparing for their first job by gaining valuable professional development skills while making goals for their future after high school. This program is built into other teen Club programs such as our Professional Development Workshop, our mentoring program and our Keystone Leadership Club. Activities are facilitated both one on one and on a group basis.
Money Matters
Money Matters is designed to help teens with proper money management and provide them the skills to enter the working world. Teens learn how to open a savings account, how to be responsible with credit and debit cards, and much more.
Skills to Pay the Bills
Skills to Pay the Bills teaches high school students the soft skills they will need to get a job including positive attitude and communication, teamwork, networking, problem-solving, critical thinking, professionalism and great customer service.
Teen Cuisine
In this program, teens have fun preparing snack items for themselves and their peers. This teaches them how to prepare simple dishes and use kitchen equipment responsibly. Because the food varies every week, teens learn a variety of snack recipes.
Fine Arts
This year-round program encourages artistic expression among Club members ages 6-18 through nine different categories of visual arts. These categories include monochromatic and multi-colored drawing, oil painting and watercolor, printmaking, collage, mixed media, pastel and group projects and provide opportunities for members to create artwork for display.
Visitors
Teens can bring a non-member friend to the CLUB once before joining. The CLUB Teen Center front desk must be given parent contact information beforehand in case of emergency. All visitors must check-in at the front desk and are required to receive a visitor pass before entering the building. The yearly Club membership fee ($25) must be paid before teens can attend regular teen center hours.
Join us for a fun-filled Non-School Day on Friday, April 3rd! 🐣🌷
Club members will enjoy a full day of Easter-themed activities, games, and more!
🕖 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
💲 $15 per child | Teens attend FREE
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Take a look at some moments from our recent Teen Warrior Challenge 💪💥
The Club welcomed teens and their friends for an exciting night of physical challenges, teamwork and friendly competition. Participants worked their way through the Warrior Challenge alongside teams representing military branches, the local police department and our own Athletic staff.
Throughout the evening, teens also had the opportunity to connect with community role models and learn more about potential career paths while having a great time. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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💪🔥 2nd Annual Warrior Challenge! 🔥💪
📅 Friday, Feb. 27 | ⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh Gym
(Enter through Quest/Teens Entrance on Broad St.)
Open to ALL teens grades 6–12!
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✨ A night to remember! ✨
Our teens had an amazing time at the Wisconsin Herd basketball game as the Herd proudly recognized our Youth of the Year, Chloe, and our Keystone Club.
We’re incredibly grateful to the Herd for celebrating our youth, recognizing the Club, and supporting us through their generous gift. Experiences like this mean so much to our teens, and we’re incredibly grateful for the continued support that helps make moments like these possible! 💙🏀 ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 Weather Closure Notice 🚨
If school is closed this Friday, January 23 due to extreme cold, the Club will also be closed for the day to members. Please plan ahead and make any necessary arrangements.
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🌟 BGCO Teens Are Future Ready! 🌟
Since October 2025, our high school teens have been exploring local career industries and gaining hands-on experience to shape their futures!💼✨
Read more about this program on our blog!
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Club teens participated in Target’s Heroes and Helpers program with the Oshkosh Police Department 🎁👮♂️
They had the chance to select holiday gifts for themselves and their families, thanks to the generosity of OPD. It was an amazing evening that strengthened the bond between our two organizations! 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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🎄✨ Holiday Family Night is almost here! ✨🎄
Join us December 16th from 5:30–7:00 p.m. for an evening full of festive fun for the whole family:
🍽️ Free Dinner
📚 Special Author Visit
🍪 Cookie Decorating
🏠 Family Gingerbread Houses
🎅 Meet & Take Photos with Santa
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The Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh teamed up with Best Buy Geek Squad Academy for a two-day tech camp where kids explored AI, coding, video editing, and digital music creation using tools like Quick, Draw!, Code.iRobot, MakeCode Arcade, DaVinci Resolve and GarageBand. 💻🖱️
A huge thank-you to Best Buy Geek Squad for inspiring our youth and bringing this incredible learning experience to the Club!💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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