Each Boys & Girls Club, though chartered by the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America, is an independent non-profit 501c3 organization governed by a local volunteer board of directors. Each Club is responsible for its own budget - including raising the revenue required to provide exceptional services to youth. Our Clubs in Detroit Lakes and Perham raise funds mainly through personal charitable contributions, contributions from the business community and service organizations, and through special events. Check out the fun events we offer all year-round - come and hang out with us - we'd love to see you!
Polar Fest Plunge
The Polar Fest Plunge is a fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes that is held every February on the Saturday of Presidents' Day Weekend. Full of chills and thrills, this is an event you won't want to miss! Whether you're daring enough to jump into Little Detroit Lake in the middle of winter or just want to cheer someone on - there is something fun for you at the Plunge!
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Giving Hearts Day
Giving Hearts Day is a one-day, online fundraising event hosted by Dakota Medical Foundation and the Impact Foundation. This event benefits both our Detroit Lakes and Perham Clubs.
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Appreciation Event
Each spring, our Club family gathers for a special night of reflection and celebration. This is an invitation-only event for Club staff, volunteers, board members, and special guests.
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Ride for the Future
Ride for the Future is a motorcycle ride held each year in July. Featuring an approximately 100-mile ride through beautiful Minnesota lakes country, this event is becoming a favorite "friendraiser" for our Clubs in Detroit Lakes and Perham. This ride focuses on raising awareness of our mission and work. Get more information about our 7th Annual Ride for the Future coming up on July 7, 2018 below!
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WE Fest RV Raffle
Each summer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Detroit Lakes and Perham partners with WE Fest to give away a brand-new RV plus WE Fest box seats and camping to next year's WE Fest. This raffle event is a lot of fun - engaging thousands of people around our mission and raising approximately $30,000 to support Club programming.
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Holiday Bingo at the Cactus
Join us at the Cactus in Perham for a fun afternoon of bingo and raffles to support the Boys & Girls club of the Perham Area! Bring your holiday spirit and the whole family! With twenty games of bingo (kids and play, too!) and a bucket raffle, there is something for everyone!
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Big Buck Bash
If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you won't want to miss this! Get a ticket for our 1st Annual Big Buck Bash on January 13, 2018 where you can enjoy a steak dinner, play games, and win lots of great prizes PLUS reserve a spot in our 2017 Big Buck Contest where you could win big for bagging a trophy buck!
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