Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Portage County builds positive mentoring relationships between youth and professionally screened, caring adults to enhance lives by sharing rewarding and fun-filled experiences.

 

4 H:

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H provides real-life experiences & leadership opportunities for youth through fun and practical, learn-by-doing, educational programs. 4-H members get involved in their communities as volunteers and youth leaders. 4-H is open to any youth within the grades of 1-13. Contact the Portage County UW-Extension Office for more information @ (715) 346-1320 or visit our web site

Teen Leadership Portage County:

This program is a unique experience for High school sophomores designed to build key leadership skills through a hands-on learning environment. The class meets eight times between September and April, focusing on different areas of community involvement while addressing specific leadership skills. Participant will interact with community leaders and learn how to identify and use community resources to facilitate change. Youth apply in the spring of their freshman year of high school. Please contact Lauri Rockman at 345-5860 for more information.

Girl Scouts of Woodland Council

There are leadership opportunities for current Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts through Girl Scouts of Woodland Council. Wouldn't it be fun to work with younger Girl Scouts as they learn about the world around them? Woodland Council has a Pogram Aide program for teen girls to help with troop meetings, summer camp, weekend events, and more. Program Aides are well-trained on safety, planning, teaching techniques, and leadership qualities that will help with Program Aide assignments and other life experiences. Woodland also has a leadership program called All-Stars. These girls have an opportunity to make a real difference in Girl Scouting in Central Wisconsin. All-Stars start by deciding what teen programs and summer camp programs will be offered to Woodland girls. They also get involved by sitting on committees to run the events, writing articles for the council newsletter, and giving their opinions on council policies. To learn more about leadership opportunities through Girl Scouts of Woodland Council, call 715-423-6360 or 800-472-0073.

 Boys & Girls Club

To inspire and enable youth of all backgrounds, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring community members. The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County is dedicated to ensuring that all of our local kids have greater access to caring staff, quality programs, and safe clubs that will enhance their lives and shape their futures.

Boy Scouts of Samoset Council

Our mission is to give the youth of our community the opportunity to make ethical decisions and moral judgments throughout the rest of their lives and to develop a healthy society with strong, positive leadership.