Bell Middle School Builders ClubThe Kiwanis Club of Golden sponsors three youth organizations in the city of Golden: the Colorado School of Mines Circle K chapter, the Golden High School Key Club, and Boy Scout Troop 130. Our commitment to these organizations extends beyond financial support. Kiwanis members serve as advisors and actively participate in projects organized by these youth groups.
Bell Middle School Builders ClubThe Builders Club of Bell Middle School is a service organization that emphasizes building leadership qualities in middle school students through experiences in voluntary community service. Some of their recent undertakings include establishing a school recycling program, participating in bake sales to raise money for needy families, and helping the Golden Kiwanis Club with a variety of service projects. The Club is an excellent opportunity for young people who are interested in building a better world for themselves and others. The Bell Middle School chapter has been supported by our Kiwanis Club since 2002.. For more information on Builders Club, visit the International web site.
Major Projects: Golden Family Easter
Boy Scout Troop 22Troop 22 is a cutting edge partnership between the Denver Area BSA Council and the Kiwanis Club of Golden. The program, which consists of a troop and venture crew within the Lookout Mountain Youth Services facility, is unique in the Rocky Mountain Region. Under this partnership, the Kiwanis club acts as the chartering organization and financial supporter of the troop, while the Scouting Professionals are responsible for planning and administering the program within the facility.
Boy Scout Troop 130Troop 130 is one of the largest and most active troops in the Denver Metro Area. Producing an average of 8 Eagle Scouts annually, Troop 130 has been sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Golden and chartered by the First United Methodist Church of Golden since 1962. More information on scouting is available from the Boy Scouts of America and the Gateway District.
Troop 130 has a "Scout" program, for boys ages 11-14 years, and a coed "Venturing" program. for ages 14-20 years. The focus is skill, ethics, leadership, adventure, fun, challenge, recognition, and fellowship in an outdoor setting. We believe that Character Counts.
Major Projects: Summer Camp for Scouts, National High Adventure Bases for Venturers, Flag Project, Popcorn Sales, Scouting for Food, We're Banking on You Food Drive, Red Rocks Easter Sunrise Service
Colorado School of Mines Circle K Circle K is the collegiate branch of the Kiwanis family. Since 1997, we have jointly sponsored the chapter at the Colorado School of Mines along with the Kiwanis Club of Evergreen. For more information on Circle K, visit the International web site or the home page for the Rocky Mountain District.
Major Projects: Project C.U.R.E., Habitat for Humanity, Clear Creek History Park
Golden High School Key ClubThe Key in Key Club actually stands for Kiwanis Educating Youth. The Golden High School chapter has been supported by our Kiwanis Club since 19XX. For more information on Key Club, visit the International web site.
Major Projects: Golden Family Easter