Back To School
EMPOWER A STUDENT TODAY
The Boys & Girls Club is on a mission to provide 600+ children with backpacks filled with essential school supplies to youth across our community.
With your support, we can ensure that every child has the opportunity to walk into the classroom on the first day of school prepared and excited to learn.
Take a look at the ways you can get involved below!
DROP SUPPLIES
Drop supplies at one of our collections sites across Dane County! Click below to see a wish list of our most needed supplies.
SHOP & DELIVER
It’s easy to shop for school supplies on our online wish list and have them delivered straight to us!
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Volunteers are needed to collect, sort, and distribute supplies so every child starts the school year ready to learn. Join us!
MAKE A DONATION
Join us at Stuff The Bus!
Each year, we partner with News 3 Now to “Stuff the Bus” with school supplies.
Stop by during the kickoff or finale event to drop off your supplies, say hello to our staff, and help equip local youth with the supplies they need to enter the new school year excited to learn.
🗓️ Kickoff
Monday, August 3rd, 2026
Walgreens
3700 University Avenue
Madison, WI
🗓️ Finale
Friday, August 14th, 2026
Walgreens
3700 University Avenue
Madison, WI
Need School Supplies for Your Child?
🗓️ Join Us At Open House
If you need school supplies for your child, please plan to attend our Open House event on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026.
At this event, you and your family will have a chance to learn about the services and programs Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County has to offer the community, and pick up supplies for your children!
Tuesday, August 25th, 2026