Walton County Boys & Girls Club of North Central Georgia

10/01/2026

🦆 THE DUCK DERBY IS BACK — AND DUCKS ARE OFFICIALLY ON SALE! 🦆 https://givebutter.com/duck-derby-2026-9rigfx

Get ready to race for $10,000! 💰 Our annual Duck Derby is returning, and YOU could have the lucky duck that crosses the finish line first and takes home the $10,000 GRAND PRIZE!

Every duck purchased supports the Walton County Boys & Girls Club and helps us continue providing local kids and teens with a safe place to learn, grow, and build GREAT FUTURES.

🎟️ Purchase your ducks today:
https://givebutter.com/duck-derby-2026-9rigfx

Pick your ducks, cheer them on, and get ready for the race! 🦆🏁

09/09/2026

🌟🎉 MEET OUR 2026-2027 YOUTH OF THE YEAR & AMBASSADOR! 🎉🌟

The Walton County Boys & Girls Club is excited to introduce our Youth of the Year, Jaylen A., and his Youth of the Year Ambassador, Zoe M.! 💙✨

Both of these incredible young people bring so much to our Club and are true examples of leadership, character, and what it means to represent the Boys & Girls Club! 🙌🏾

📚 Jaylen lives his life by the quote, “Never judge a book by its cover.” He understands the importance of looking beyond the surface, getting to know others, and allowing people the opportunity to show who they truly are.

📣 Zoe has a passion for youth advocacy and using her voice to make a difference. She believes young people deserve to be heard, supported, and given opportunities to help create positive change.

We are excited to watch Jaylen and Zoe grow throughout this journey as they strengthen their voices, share their stories, and represent the Walton County Boys & Girls Club! 🌟

Help us congratulate Jaylen & Zoe as they begin their Youth of the Year journey! 👏🏾🎊💙

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09/01/2026

Who says learning has to mean sitting at a desk? 🙌🏾 At The Club, we believe some of the BEST learning happens when kids are moving, creating, exploring, working together…and sometimes even taking our shoes off and feeling the fuzzy carpet between our toes! 😂🦶🏾

From getting outside and exploring 🌳, to putting our creativity to work 🎨, building and problem-solving 🧠, and enjoying a little friendly competition with friends 🃏—every experience is an opportunity to learn something new.

We’re creating a space where our members can be curious, use their imagination, try new things, and most importantly…have FUN while learning! 💙

Because learning doesn’t always look like pencils and paper—and that’s what makes it exciting! 🤩📚✨



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08/10/2026

We are beyond excited to celebrate Tiedrell Ansley on being selected as 1 of only 15 students NATIONWIDE as a 2026 Panda Cares Scholar! 🌟👏🏽

Throughout the selection process, Tiedrell had the opportunity to share his story through essays and videos focused on his Boys & Girls Club experience, leadership journey, personal growth, and the impact he hopes to continue making in his community. 💙

His hard work, perseverance, and commitment to leadership have earned him an incredible $25,000 SCHOLARSHIP to support his college journey! 🎓💰🙌🏽

From growing up in the Club, to becoming a leader and role model for younger members, to representing our Club through Youth of the Year, Tiedrell continues to show what it means to turn opportunities into a GREAT FUTURE! 💫

This recognition is about so much more than a scholarship—it celebrates the years of growth, determination, service, and leadership that brought him to this moment. 🏆

Tiedrell, your Walton BGC family is SO proud of you! Keep leading, keep inspiring, and keep showing others that obstacles will never define your future! 💙❤️

🎓 $25,000 Scholarship
🐼 1 of 15 Panda Scholars Nationwide
🌟 Leader. Role Model. Scholar.
💙 A GREAT FUTURE in the making!

CONGRATULATIONS, TIEDRELL! 🎉🐼🎓👏🏽



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08/05/2026

🎉📚 We’re Back… and What an Amazing Start to a New Afterschool Year at The Walton Boys & Girls Club! 💙💛

The laughter is back, the energy is high, and our Club is once again filled with smiling faces! 😄🙌 We are off to an incredible start to the new afterschool year, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome both familiar faces and new members into our Club family. 🏡❤️

Every afternoon is filled with opportunities for our youth to learn, grow, and have fun together! 🎨🏀💻 From exciting games and hands-on activities to homework help, creative projects, and active play, there’s something for everyone.

One of the best parts? 💙 Watching new friendships form while old ones grow even stronger. Our members are building confidence, learning teamwork, showing kindness, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. 🤝🌟

Here’s to another year of Great Futures filled with learning, laughter, leadership, and endless opportunities! We can’t wait to see what this school year has in store! 🚀✨

💙💛

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07/22/2026

⚽🌍 WHAT. AN. EXPERIENCE. 🌍⚽

From the Boys & Girls Club to the FIFA World Cup—what an unforgettable journey for our very own Eva! 💙✨

Eva had the once-in-a-lifetime honor of serving as a World Cup Flag Bearer, proudly stepping onto one of the biggest stages in sports. 🇺🇸⚽

But the memories didn’t stop there! She also enjoyed:
🛍️ An exclusive adidas shopping spree
🎉 Fanatics Fest
⭐ The opportunity to meet celebrities, athletes, and some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment
🤝 Incredible behind-the-scenes experiences
❤️ Being chaperoned throughout this amazing adventure by The Coca-Cola Company and baseball legend Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod)

This experience is a testament to where hard work, leadership, and the opportunities provided through the Boys & Girls Club can lead. Eva continues to inspire our members by proving that dreams really do become reality when you believe in yourself and never stop chasing greatness.

We couldn’t be more proud of you, Eva! Thank you for representing our Club, our community, and young people everywhere with such grace, confidence, and heart. The future is bright, and we know this is only the beginning! 💙🌟

Thanks Boys & Girls Clubs of America,adidas, Coca-Cola for providing opportunities and experiences as these!!



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07/21/2026

07/18/2026

Be on the lookout for our Starting 14 this Sunday 👀⚽

How many Club Kids can you spot during the broadcast?

Here's a hint: 12 flag bearer Youth of the Years, one coin toss assistant, and one legendary Club Alum, Alex Rodriguez
helping kick off an unforgettable day.

These moments don't happen by chance. Thank you to Coca-Cola for opening doors that create lifelong memories and life-changing opportunities for Club youth.

Once a Club Kid, always a Club Kid 💙

07/08/2026

🎥🌟 BIG NEWS for our Walton County Club family! 🌟🎥

Today, Eva had the incredible opportunity to be featured on Fox 5 to share her journey with the Boys & Girls Club and the impact the Club has had on her life. As if that wasn’t exciting enough, Eva is also preparing for an amazing upcoming opportunity connected to the World Cup and speaks on this ⚽🌎 We couldn’t be more proud to see her representing not only herself, but also our Club, our community, and young people everywhere.

From building confidence and leadership skills to discovering her voice and passion for serving others, Eva’s story is a powerful example of what is possible when young people are given opportunities, support, and a place to belong. 🌟

Your Boys & Girls Club family is cheering you on every step of the way, Eva! Thank you for showing the world what a Great Future looks like in action. 💙🙌

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/video/fmc-queow4zzu2yy16bh

12 Boys & Girls Club teens will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to serve as flag bearers at the FIFA World Cup Final match

06/04/2026

🎨☀️ Creativity is in full swing at Summer Camp! ☀️🎨

Every day, our campers get the chance to explore their imagination through a variety of fun and engaging art projects. From painting and drawing to crafting unique creations, our young artists are always hard at work bringing their ideas to life! 🖌️🌈✂️

One of the best parts? Our staff jump right in alongside the campers! 💙 Whether they’re helping create masterpieces, sharing ideas, or showing off their own artistic talents, it’s a great way to build relationships, encourage creativity, and make lasting memories together. 😊

Art isn’t just about making something beautiful—it’s about self-expression, problem-solving, confidence-building, and having FUN! 🎉

We can’t wait to see what our campers create next during our : The Summer of Great Futures! 🚀✨

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