Who We Are
Our Mission: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier provides a fun, safe and encouraging environment for kids and teens to explore new opportunities, focus on learning and reach their full potential to be leaders in the community. The Club does whatever it takes to inspire and enable Great Futures in Hall, Habersham and Forsyth Counties.
2024 Visionary Sponsors
2024 Guardian Sponsors
McKinney-Geib Foundation
2024 Champion Sponsors
Bruce & Polly Eades
Roy C Moore Foundation
2024 Friend Sponsors
AR Homes | Atlanta Highway Seafood Market | Double Eagle Storage | General Property | Hasty Pope | Lanier Dermatology & Skin Cancer Specialists, PC | Smile Doctors LLC | Steward, Melvin, Frost | Tillman, Bailey, Samples | United Community Bank | John & Loveanne Addison | Southern Baked Pie Company
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Do kids deserve a chance at a great future? Yes. Do kids deserve a safe and positive place to go afterschool and during the Summer? Absolutely!
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We want to take a moment to recognize and thank our Duck Derby Platinum and Gold sponsors. This event is made possible by local partners that desire to help kids who need it most.
Thank you for investing in Great Futures and supporting the 27th Annual Duck Derby!
The 27th Annual Duck Derby will be on May 3, 2025 at Lake Lanier Olympic Park from 11AM - 3PM. Come join us for this free family event for all ages and groups, and don't forget to adopt a Duck for a chance to WIN $10,000. Scan the QR code above to adopt your Ducks. ... See MoreSee Less
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It's almost time!! Get your duckies!! 🥳💙
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This year’s Duck Derby promises fun for the whole family with games, bounce houses, a petting zoo, food trucks, music, live entertainment, face painting and the thrilling sight of thousands of rubber ducks competing for incredible prizes — including the grand prize of $10,000. 🎊😋💙Each duck adoption directly benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier and helps provide a safe, supportive space for children and teens to learn, grow, and succeed. Buy your Ducks! www.boysgirlsclubs.com/events/duck-derby/
• What: 2025 Duck Derby
• When: May 3, 2025 from 11:00am - 3:00pm
• Where: Lake Lanier Olympic Park | 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd. | Gainesville, GA
• Why: To support Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier’s life-changing programs
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Just who is responsible for 2025 Duck Derby and a chance to win $10,000 at Lake Lanier Olympic Park on Saturday, May 3rd? Don't miss out on this amazing weekend of fun and a rubber duck race! Get your ducks. Time is running out! www.duckrace.com/gainesville/adopt ... See MoreSee Less
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We hope that you have a wonderful Easter with family and friends. 💙
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Quacky had a great week visiting our Clubs and gearing everyone up for 2025 Duck Derby! The kids are super excited and ready. We invite you to join us at Lake Lanier Olympic Park on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 11am - 3pm for an amazing day. Oh, and we can't forget to mention you could WIN $10,000! 😋🎉🎊💙 Learn more and get ready for an exciting fun-filled day. www.boysgirlsclubs.com/events/duck-derb#YouthAdvocacyo#bgclduckderbyd#duckderbyd#YouthAdvocacyo#bgcl##CommunityImpactm#kidsfirstf#communityu#fundraisingi#GreatFuturesStartHeret#lakelaniera#hallcountyo#forsythcountyo#nonprofitfundraisingi#gainesvillegallega ... See MoreSee Less
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We are less than a month away from one of our largest events of the year! 🎉 Get ready for Duck Derby 2025 on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 11am - 3pm, where you could win $10,000 😋 so be sure to buy your rubber ducks today and make your way with your friends, family and kids to Lake Lanier Olympic Park.
A day of fun in the sun, music, face painting, food trucks, entertainment, games and more is sure to be an amazing way to spend the day, and don't forget the rubber duck race. Plus, you are supportig our mission of creating greater futures for the youth of Hall, Habersham and Forsyth Counties! For more info, visit www.boysgirlsclubs.com/events/duck-der#kidsfirstf#bgcl##GreatFuturesStartHeret#CommunityImpactm#YouthAdvocacyo#fundraisingi#partnershipr#YouthAdvocacyo#communityu#forsythcountyo#HabershamCountyo#hallcountyo#bgclduckderbyd#lakelaniera#duckderbyd#bgcl##nonprofitfundraisingising ... See MoreSee Less
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Quacky wanted in on the action figure movement...🤣😋💙 We're gearing up for a great Duck Derby on May 3rd! Don't miss out on your chance to win $10,000 and support our movement of helping children! Learn how you can win! www.boysgirlsclubs.com/events/duc#bgclduckderbyl#boysandgirlsclubsoflanierb#hallcountyh#GreaterFuturest#lakelanierl#fundraisingu#gainesvillegan#CommunityImpactnityImpact ... See MoreSee Less
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Jonathan Henson I would so pay money to have a limited addition of Quacky! 🤣👌
MedQuest Head of Talent, John Shearer, was honored to visit with the wonderful team at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier and deliver a little thank you that acknowledges the important work they do in the community. We hope these tricycles will bring smiles to your kiddos and staff! ... See MoreSee Less
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