Boys & Girls Club Dane County

other things. Even if students are not working directly in a program, there are always resources available. I think this Club is unique because the experience here outside of a college campus is not typical, and I find it valuable and important to highlight. The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County offers many programs through which students can be mentored and encouraged to excel. Their website lists Toft Summer Club, Mckenzie Club Summer Camp, Summer Sports Academy, Family Meals on the Go, Virtual

Programs, Youth Career Development, Teen Programs, Club-Based, and Tops College Success. Sheikh shares many great thoughts about his time at the Club but states, “My favorite thing about it all is that it has allowed me to take part in their internships, one of which I worked for the Capital Times a few years back as a summer intern reporter. It was a great experience and enabled me to make a variety of important connections.” That’s value worth highlighting.