Who We Are

About Us:

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming provides after-school programming to foster positive youth development, helping them build trusting relationships with adults and peers and providing academic support through enrichment, homework help, and opportunities to discover and cultivate interests. Our eleven sites in Casper, Buffalo, Dubois, Glenrock, and Riverton open the doors to a safe, inviting environment for kids who need us most.

Our Mission:

To inspire all youth, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

Our Vision:

To give every child access to a safe, nurturing, educational environment that positively impacts their lives.

We serve children in kindergarten through high school in an atmosphere in which all children believe they can succeed empowering them to achieve our three priority outcomes:

Academic Success

Our members succeed in school and graduate ready 
for college, a trade school, the military, or a career.

Good Character
& Citizenship

Club youth develop attitude, integrity, grit, and purpose and discover how to live authentically and ethically.

Healthy Lifestyles

Youth learn positive behaviors that nurture health and well-being. They receive tools and resources to face peer pressure.

Our History

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming began its legacy of service to Central Wyoming youth in 1969 when Mrs. Wilma English moved to Casper from South Dakota with her two young sons. She not only brought possessions with her but also a vision for the boys in her new community. She planned to create a solid, youth-oriented organization to serve boys after school and during the summer. Her sons had both attended a Boys Club in South Dakota, and she immediately saw a need for a similar organization in Casper.
map of clubs in the central wyoming region
Mrs. English joined forces with two Casperites, John Fanto and Charles Hancock. With their help, the Casper Boys Club opened on November 19, 1969. In its early years, the Club moved several times until 1975 when ground was broken on the Club’s first permanent location at 353 West A Street. Soon, because of continued growth, a second location was opened on East H Street. Under the guidance of Chief Professional Officer Ashley Bright and a visionary board of directors, a brand new 34,000 square foot facility was opened in early 2000 where the Club is now headquartered at 1701 East K Street.

Today, BGCCW hosts 11 sites in Casper, Mills, Glenrock, Buffalo, Dubois, and Riverton. BGCCW is fortunate to have standalone properties in each of the communities they serve. During its 55 years of operation, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming has made an impact on the lives of over 100,000 youth. Thousands of kids will be served this year, and with the Club’s continued dedication to serving the youth of Central Wyoming, we are confident that our impact will continue to positively affect our community for many more years to come!

Executive Staff:

Ashley Bright

Ashley Bright

Chief Executive Officer

Brandy Popp

Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer

Derek DeBoer

Vice President of Operations