Last week, our Club was honored to host an incredible team of volunteers from Carter’s, thanks to their national partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). These visits were part of Carter’s larger commitment to youth development and academic success, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the energy, kindness, and engagement their employees brought.
As part of this visit, volunteers led hands-on learning activities from BGCA’s brand-new Summer Brain Gain READ module, funded by Carter’s. The featured book, “Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed” by Mo Willems, provided the foundation for five creative, curiosity-driven sessions designed to help prevent summer learning loss in children ages 6–9. From reading aloud to participating in interactive projects, the volunteers brought the story to life in a way that excited and inspired our youth.
This event is just one example of the incredible impact being made through Carter’s commitment to donate $1 million and contribute 50,000 volunteer hours to Clubs nationwide over the next three years. Their support is helping expand access to educational programming and making a real difference in communities across the country.
We’re so thankful for our partnership with Carter’s and BGCA—and we’re already looking forward to the next time we get to welcome Carter’s volunteers back to our Club!