Brigade

Karate Club
2025-05-10 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-03 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-26 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-12 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-05 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Boys & Girls Brigade, 109 W Columbian Ave. Neenah, WI 54956, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
Karate is a great and fun way to exercise. It enhances your confidence, teaches you how to defend yourself, helps you develop patience, and encourages your growth! Instructor Pat Claggett is a great teacher with an excellent commitment to his students. Participants will have the opportunity to test and earn belts and should plan on attending at least one day per week.
Karate is open to youth in grades 2nd-12th.
Karate meets on Mondays (5:00-6:15 PM), Wednesdays (5:00-6:15 PM), and Saturdays (8:00-10:00 AM).
Cost: $20/6 months. Karate Club operates year-round, and we ask that participants register approximately every 6 months. $20 covers the cost of all sessions over the course of 6 months.
Saturday Dates – 8:00 – 10:00 AM:
September 6, 13, 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 24
November 1, 8, 15, 22
December 6, 13, 20, 27

Karate Club
2025-05-07 17:00 - 18:15, 2025-05-05 17:00 - 18:15, 2025-04-30 17:00 - 18:15, 2025-04-28 17:00 - 18:15, 2025-04-23 17:00 - 18:15, 2025-04-21 17:00 - 18:15, 2025-04-16 17:00 - 18:15, 2025-04-14 17:00 - 18:15 and 4 more dates | Boys & Girls Brigade, 109 W Columbian Ave. Neenah, WI 54956, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
Karate is a great and fun way to exercise. It enhances your confidence, teaches you how to defend yourself, helps you develop patience, and encourages your growth! Instructor Pat Claggett is a great teacher with an excellent commitment to his students. Participants will have the opportunity to test and earn belts and should plan on attending at least one day per week.
Karate is open to youth in grades 2nd-12th.
Karate meets on Mondays (5:00-6:15 PM), Wednesdays (5:00-6:15 PM), and Saturdays (8:00-10:00 AM).
Cost: $20/6 months. Karate Club operates year-round, and we ask that participants register approximately every 6 months. $20 covers the cost of all sessions over the course of 6 months.
Monday Dates – 5:00-6:15 PM:
March 9, 16, 23, 30
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 15
Wednesday Dates – 5:00-6:15 PM:
March 11, 18, 25
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
Saturday Dates – 8:00 – 10:00 AM:
March 14, 21, 28
April 4, 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Brigade Office Closed
2025-05-06 | Boys & Girls Brigade, 109 W Columbian Ave. Neenah, WI 54956, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
The Brigade Office will be closed on Tuesday, May 6. Staff will be at Camp Onaway helping out with work week and going over important information to gear up for summer camp!

Climbing Club
2025-05-05 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-28 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-21 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-14 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-07 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-31 16:30 - 18:30 | WI
The Climbing Club focuses on safe climbing, climbing techniques, and having fun! Instructor Bill Kelly is a seasoned climber with a lot of expertise to share. All participants must have a release form signed by a parent/guardian on file. Parents, guardians, and guests are welcome! It meets on Mondays from 4:30-6:30 PM.
Cost: $20 for 6 months. Climbing Club operates year-round. The total cost for all sessions is $20. We ask participants to re-register every 6 months.
Participants younger than 5th grade are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent.
Climbing Club Dates:
March 9, 16, 23, 30
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18
The club is limited to 12 new climbers, and an unlimited number of returning climbers are welcome.
Please note: This is a popular club with limited space. Members who are not actively participating when present will be asked to leave the club to free up a spot for a child on the waiting list.

Adult Work Week
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-11 | Camp Onaway, E1703 Pine Ridge Ln, Waupaca, Wisconsin, 54981
Join us May 2-11 for Adult Work Week at Camp Onaway!
This is the perfect opportunity to spend time with your Brigade family while preparing the island for summer camp. We will be working on a variety of tasks including cleaning, landscaping, painting, inventory, boat preparation etc.

Odyssey Rock Climbing
2025-04-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Boys & Girls Brigade, 109 W Columbian Ave. Neenah, WI 54956, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
We heard Neenah is off school on April 18th, so we rescheduled our thrilling adventure to the Odyssey Climbing Gym in Green Bay!
Picture this:

47′ tall, roped climbing walls
120 linear feet of bouldering walls
2 hours of climbing time

Whether this will be your first time rock climbing, or you’re already well experienced, there is something for everyone!
We will be renting climbing gear at Odyssey. Please have your child pack a water bottle and snacks. You may also want to pack a nonperishable sack lunch for the van ride home.
Itinerary:
Drop-off at Brigade: 8:00 AM
Depart Brigade: 8:05 AM
Arrive at Odyssey: 8:45 AM
Climbing time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Depart Odyssey: Approx. 11:15 AM
Return to Brigade: Approx. 12:00 PM

Kalahari Waterpark Trip
2025-04-03 08:00 - 19:00 | Boys & Girls Brigade, 109 W Columbian Ave. Neenah, WI 54956, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
Your child does not need to be a Brigade member to participate.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 1 2025.
It’s Spring Break! Join us for a fun and exciting day at the Kalahari Waterpark. With thrilling water slides, a massive wave pool, lazy rivers, and even a FlowRider surf simulator, there is something for everyone. This trip is for anyone who loves swimming and going on fun water attractions.
Itinerary for the day:
8:00 AM: Depart from the Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade
10:00 AM: Arrive at the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells
10:00-10:30 AM: Get checked in – have an early lunch (please pack a lunch for your child)
10:45 AM-4:00 PM: Experience the waterpark
4:00 PM: Have dinner at the park – included in the cost
Approx. 4:45 PM: Depart from the Kalahari
Approx. 7:00 PM: Return to Brigade
Packing essentials:
Swimsuit
Water bottle
Sack lunch
Water shoes
Towel
Snacks
Optional:
Money for snacks/souvenirs
Chaperones:
If you are interested in chaperoning this event, please contact mwinters@bgbrigade.com. All chaperones MUST complete a background check at least 2 weeks in advance. Chaperones are responsible for their own meals. We are looking for up to 3 chaperones who are comfortable with assisting in the supervision of the group and going on water attractions.

Lunar Landers Workshop
2025-04-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Boys & Girls Brigade, 109 W Columbian Ave. Neenah, WI 54956, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
Your child does not need to be a Brigade member to participate.
The Oshkosh Grand Opera House is coming to the Brigade to offer us their Lunar Landers workshop!
Join us for a fun activity all about the Moon and Mars! In this challenge, use what you know and what you can investigate about gravity, motion, forces, and a target of your choosing (the Moon, Mars or beyond!) to design and build a lander that will protect two “astronauts” when they touch down. Just as engineers had to develop solutions for landing different kinds of vehicles on the Moon and Mars, you will follow the engineering design process to design and build a shock-absorbing system out of simple materials; and improve your design based on the results of your test landings.
Wednesday, April 2 | 6:30 PM | Duration of activity: 60-90 minutes
Location: Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade
Open to youth in grades 3-8

Chicago Shedd Aquarium
2025-04-01 07:30 - 21:00 | Boys & Girls Brigade, 109 W Columbian Ave. Neenah, WI 54956, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
Your child does not need to be a Brigade member to participate.
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 24, 2025.
Join us for an unforgettable day filled with deep-dish pizza, aquatic wonders, and great company! We’re kicking off the day bright and early, hitting the road to Chicago for a jam-packed trip that’s sure to make waves. From indulging in Chicago’s world-famous pizza at Giordano’s to exploring the mesmerizing marine life at Shedd Aquarium, this is a day you won’t want to miss. Along the way, we’ll stop for a tasty bite at Culvers to refuel before heading home. Grab your sense of adventure, and let’s dive into an exciting journey together!
Shedd Aquarium Day Trip Itinerary:
Departure

Meet at Brigade at 7:30 AM
Begin the journey to Chicago! (Estimated drive time: 3 hours 30 minutes)

Lunch Stop:
Arrive at Giordano’s Pizza around 11:00 AM

Enjoy Chicago’s famous deep-dish pizza!
Pizza is included in the cost of the trip.
Students should bring their own money for soda or any additional purchases.

Shedd Aquarium:

Arrive at Shedd Aquarium at approx. 12:30 PM
Explore the aquarium from 12:30-4:00 PM
Experience aquatic wonders, from sharks to jellyfish!

Dinner Stop (Cost not included):

Depart Shedd at 4:00 PM.
Arrive at Culvers in Kenosha (5220 Green Bay Rd.) at approx. 5:30 PM
Enjoy a quick meal before heading home.
Please note, Culvers is not included in the cost of this trip. Please send money with your child, or, if you prefer, please send a sack dinner with your child.

Return:

Depart Culvers at approx. 6:15 PM
Arrive back at Brigade at approx. 9:00 PM (We will text all parents when we leave Culvers and notify you of our ETA).

Important notes:

Bring spending money for any personal purchases at Giordano’s, the aquarium gift shop, and Culvers.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a small bag for any essentials.
Bring a water bottle and snacks for the long drive.
This trip may be cancelled if there are less than 5 participants. We will notify you of any cancellations and you will receive a full refund if the trip is cancelled.
Get ready for a fun day of exploring and making memories!

Chaperones:
If you are interested in chaperoning this activity, please reach out to mwinters@bgbrigade.com. All chaperones must complete a background check at least two weeks prior to the trip. Chaperones are responsible for the cost of any personal purchases and dinner (pizza and aquarium ticket are provided). The chaperone’s primary role is to assist with supervising the group of kids. This includes helping them stay on schedule, navigating the aquarium, and ensuring they’re following group guidelines.
