Boys & Girls Brigade Programs

Boys & Girls Brigade Programs includes Building Leaders, Hobby Clubs, Discover Activities, Music Lessons, Camp Onaway, and activities such as Archery Club, Ski Club, Climbing Club, Karate Club, Rifle Club, and the Paws for a Cause Volunteer Club. Building Leaders is a weeknight program for grades 5-12, and youth attend once a week based on their grade. Equipment is provided for Archery Club.

Programs

• Building Leaders — Grades 5-12 · Weeknight program; 5th & 6th Grade Mon 6:30-8:30 pm; 6th & 7th Grade Thu 6:30-8:30 pm; 8th Grade Tue 6:30-8:30 pm; 9th & 10th Grade Wed 6:30-8:30 pm; 11th & 12th Grade co-lead program on their chosen night · $150 · 20 week program; youth attend Brigade once a week based on their grade; scholarships are available during online registration.
• Hobby Clubs — All Ages; some clubs are open to 5th-12th graders and one club is open to 7th-12th graders · Various days and times; examples include Mondays 5:15-6:15 PM, Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 PM, Wednesdays 4:00-8:30 PM, and Sundays 5:00-6:15 PM
• Discover Activities — Open to the public; all ages not stated · Upcoming activities
• Music Lessons
• Camp Onaway

At a glance

• Ages: 10–17 years old
• Price range: $150
• General schedule: Building Leaders is a weeknight program; youth attend once a week based on their grade. Hobby Clubs meet at various days and times. Discover Activities has upcoming activities. Ski Club dates are listed for January 8 and 22, 29, February (incomplete in source).

About the provider

Since 1900, the Boys & Girls Brigade has provided a community center for youth. Its mission is building character and instilling youth with wholesome values. The Paws for a Cause Volunteer Club on Wednesday nights helps at the Neenah Animal Shelter.

If you can’t make your scheduled night, contact the Brigade office to arrange an alternative. All participants in Climbing Club must have a release form signed by a parent/guardian on file. Participants younger than 5th grade are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent. Climbing Club has limited space and members not actively participating may be asked to leave. Karate Club participants should plan on attending at least one day per week. Scholarships are available during online registration. Rifle Club emphasizes safety, discipline, and respect for firearms.

What families say

“I found a lot of comfort in that red brick building known as Brigade. I could always count on it to refill me. I’ve made lifelong friendships and learned the true value of hard work.” — Anonymous Former Brigader

“I learned so much about myself and ways that I can grow. I also learned that people had a lot of similar experiences as me” — Anonymous Brigader

Last updated November 5, 2026.