Youthtrition Skiing & Snowboarding
Matches join us for a night of Skiing & Snowboarding. Waivers and sign-up must be completed through the portal located here https://shop.littleswitz.com/groups
Use code (BBBS2526) to bypass payment processing
RSVP with Ayesha at ayeshat@bbbswashco.org so that BBBS can have an accurate count.
Youthtrition Bright Side Pediatric Dentistry
For ready-to-be-matched! Dr. Laura Goodell, DMD from Bright Side Pediatric Dentistry will be presenting the importance of taking care of new, permanent teeth. Featuring pizza, prizes, and more!
RSVP with Ayesha at ayeshat@bbbswashco.org so that BBBS can have an accurate count.
Mentor Zone
All matches are welcome to spend time in “The Mentor Zone” every other Thursday from 5:00 PM-7:30 PM! “The Mentor Zone” is the perfect place to play games, work on projects, watch movies, read books, craft, and more! There will be a BBBS Staff member available should you need anything during your visit! For more information, please contact info@bbbswashco.org.
Celebration Dinner
Celebrate with us on Thursday, May 28th! Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County in celebrating our Littles, Bigs, parents/guardians, and all those who make our program possible. We will be honoring our graduating matches of 2026, presenting awards and recognizing those who give us support.
We will also have an agency address and a guest speaker along with entertainment!
Stay tuned for further details, but until then,
SAVE THE DATE FOR MAY 28TH!
iSucceed Pizza Ranch
Community Impact Night at Pizza Ranch in West Bend!
As a match, in addition to eating a delicious meal at Pizza Ranch West Bend to benefit BBBS of Washington County, YOU have the chance to work at Pizza Ranch for the night! On February 9th, volunteers must arrive at Pizza Ranch at 4:00 pm to participate in a 30-minute pre-event training with a restaurant manager to receive instructions on set expectations of what is required of you that night! Then you will work your shift at Pizza Ranch during the BBBS of Washington County Community Impact Night! All participating volunteers will need to sign a waiver prior to or upon arrival for the Community Impact event. Volunteers between the ages of 12 to 17 will need to have a parent or guardian also sign the participation waiver prior to February 9th. To RSVP or to sign your waivers, please contact Ayesha at ayeshat@bbbswashco.org
Youthtrition Sunburst Tubing
Matches, are you ready for some tubing? Well, join us for a night of snow, fun and laughs. A waiver is required in order to attend this event. Please reach out to Ayesha to get the information on how to sign-up in the Sunburst portal.
Please see the new date of Saturday, February 7th from 1:30p-4:30pm. PORTAL WILL CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 3RD.
Please use the REDEEM CODE BBBB26 to avoid payment.
https://shop.skisunburst.com/groups
Please reach out to Ayesha at ayeshat@bbbswashco.org if you have any questions.
iSucceed STEM Event
Get the chance to participate in a variety of exciting STEM challenges, followed by a brief presentation of FIRST Robotics!
Mentor Zone Open for Matches
National Mentoring Month is an annual celebration that raises awareness for the power of mentorship. Every January, we at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County are part of this national call-to-action to recruit new mentors and inspire current ones. We want to use this month and every month to celebrate transformative mentoring experiences and their lasting impact on both our “Bigs” and “Littles.”
We are asking YOU, our current “Bigs”, to join us in “The Mentor Zone” on Thursday, January 22nd, and be part of our celebration of National Mentoring Month. We encourage you to not only bring your “Little,” but to bring adult friends with you, friends who you could see enrolling to become “Bigs” themselves! Current “Bigs” that do bring a friend have the chance to win a $50 West Bend Chamber Gift Certificate if that friend enrolls to become a “Big!”
We hope you, your “Little”, and any and all potential “Bigs” you might know, can join us in “The Mentor Zone” on January 22nd. It will be a FUN and meaningful reminder of why we do what we do!
Craft Club; Paint Your Own Pottery
Explore your creativity and personalize your very own pottery pieces at Craft Club.
RSVP with Ayesha at ayeshat@bbbswashco.org
Match-A-Versary
Join us in our Mentor Zone to celebrate your Match-A-Versary. There will be food, and fun to celebrate. Those matches celebrating 1-year will have the opportunity to add their handprints to the BBBS wall, while others can find their handprints and take some photos. Matches celebrating their Match-A-Versary will be contacted by Ayesha with a personal invitation.
Mentor Zone Open for Matches
Beginning Thursday, January 8th, our newly renovated rec-room, “The Mentor Zone” will be open two evenings a month! This is a chance for our matches to enjoy this beautiful and inviting space to further build their meaningful relationship; play a game of ping-pong, watch a movie, craft-the possibilities are endless!
Ready to be Matched Movie Night
Join us for a movie and popcorn. Wear your comfy pjs and come relax and take in a movie with us in our Mentor Zone.
(Ready to be Matched event)
Wicked 2 Movie Showing
Join us for the Wicked 2 Movie Showing at the West Bend Cinema!
(Match Event)
Holly Jolly Christmas Party
CELEBRATE THE SEASON IN THE MENTOR ZONE AT OUR HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS PARTY!
Don’t forget to dress in your holiday best OR wear your ugliest Christmas sweater! Everyone is encouraged to bring a wrapped white elephant gift (just find something to re-gift at home-no need to go to a store and buy something new!)
WSCF Super Saturday Chess Workshop
OPEN TO BIGS, LITTLES, READY TO BE MATCHED LITTLES, AND FAMILIES AND FRIENDS-ALL ARE WELCOME!
This event is for those new to chess or just beginning. Participants will learn the basics of chess and participate in a chess tournament. The first six matches to sign up will receive $50 to spend on holiday shopping this year! In addition, Littles will receive a FREE chessboard and medals, and winners of the tournament will receive trophies. Littles will also be entered into a drawing to win an Amazon, Mineshaft, Game Stop, or Walmart Gift Card!
iSucceed Beyond the Scenes at Cedar Springs
Restore your mind, body and spirit. Tour the grounds of Cedar Spring Therapeutic Ranch. Get a behind the scenes look at what goes into managing the ranch. Spend time with many animals and even take a horseback ride. RSVP with Ayesha at ayeshat@bbbswashco.org (Match Event)
Craft Club
November is the month where we get to share with others, what we are gratitude for. Join our Craft Club this month, to make Gratitude Jars. We will get to create this craft in our new and improved Mentor Zone. RSVP today with Ayesha at ayeshat@bbbswashco.org (Match Event)
Youthtrition w/ Chef Gus
HUNGRY FOR A FUN TIME? Join us and Chef Gus as we make pizzas starting from scratch! You don’t want to miss this awesome event. Contact Ayesha at ayeshat@bbbswashco.org to RSVP (Match Event)
Mentor Zone Ribbon Cutting
Match Zone Open House and Ribbon Cutting.
Email Ayesha at ayeshat@bbbswashco.org to RSVP
iSucceed Entrepreneurship 101 Workshop
We are traveling to Mod Ledger to learn about Entrepreneurship. Meet 16-year-old Wyatt who recently started his own business, who has a dream to open a small pet shop right here in West Bend. Join us for a hands-on activity where Mod Ledger will show youth how real business transactions work.
Ready to Be Matched only Trick or Treating Event
This event is for those youth on the waitlist. Reserve your child’s spot today to attend this event. We will be picked up from BBBS at 5:45pm on the Do-Good Bus. We will travel to New Perspectives Senior Center for some Trick or Treating. The bus will return to BBBS at 7:15pm. Contact Ayesha today to save a spot on the bus for your child. Limited seats available.
Spooktacular Halloween Party
Join us for our annual Spooktacular Halloween Party. There will be food, games and pumpkin carving. We will also be giving out a prize for the best costume. Reserve you and your Little’s spot today by connecting with Ayesha.
Laser Tag
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to tag as many of your friends as you can
in one of three epic games!
RSVP by emailing Alex at AlexanderR@bbbswashco.org or calling 262-384-3404
Blue Lotus Center
Come rejuvenate your minds, bodies, and spirits in a beautiful setting. BBBS is going to Blue Lotus Center. You will be inspired as you and your Little immerse in the healing resources nature offers. Their secluded setting can empower, encourage and inspire joy!
There will be BIKING, BOATING, FISHING, HIKING, YARD GAMES AND A CAMPFIRE WITH S’MORES! We will also have a Yoga session with Felicita Holtzman from Blue Luna Yoga.
Please RSVP by October 10th
by emailing
Ayesha @ ayeshat@bbbswashco.org
or by calling 262-339-4895
Craft Club
Join us for a SPOOKY Craft Club. We are making Dangling Porch Ghosts and Glow-in-the-Dark Lava Lamps! RSVP today by contacting Ayesha at ayesha@bbbswashco.org or by phone at 262-339-4895.
iSucceed Orientation and Vision Board Night
Are you ready to learn about our REVAMPED iSucceed program? If so, save your seat for Wednesday September 24, 2025 from 6:00-8:00PM at the BBBS office. We are here to help YOU learn how to set and reach goals, figure out what fits YOU best after high school, how to prepare YOU ahead of time, and so much more!
To go in line with setting SMART Goals, you will have the opportunity to create a Vision Board . A fun way to create your goals that you want to achieve in the year of 2026.
Registration is due September 17th to ensure we have enough materials for everyone.
Click the link to RSVP with Ayesha today
BBBS at West Bend Farmer's Market
This is the last Farmer’s Market we’ll be at for the summer. Come and say Hi, and visit the world famous, Downtown West Bend Farmer’s Market, which is celebrating 50 years! Vendors will be set up all along Main Street and our booth won’t be too far from our office entrance! Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here!
Also, while there, stop by our booth at stall #86 and participate in Youthtrition. During the Farmer's Market we will be giving matches money to participate in the Youthtrition Event. Use the money to buy some ingredients and then make a dish together. Send pictures of you all cooking together and your dish for the newsletter and website.
Contact Ayesha, to get signed up or with any questions.
Our Little, Athena will be at the Farmer’s Market raffling off some baskets and items, to raise money for her Wisconsin Jr. All-Stars of Music concert tour in Hawai’i. Come show your support and enter to win one of many amazing prizes.
Match-a-Versary Qtr. 3
Big Brothers Big Sisters invites you to join us in celebrating your Match-a-Versary. Food, drinks and activities will be provided. Our 1-year matches get to add their handprints to the BBBS wall! Be on the lookout for the formal invitation to come soon.
WSCF Super Saturday Chess Workshop
Do you want to learn how to play chess and compete in a tournament. Well here is your opportunity. Bigs and Littles will pair up to learn the basics of chess including, piece movement, strategy and other basic rules and practices of chess. All Littles will receive a medal and the top 3 players will receive trophies. All Littles will ALSO go home with a chess board and pieces. Lunch will be provided and breaks in the morning and afternoon. Also, if you know someone who would like to volunteer to be a Big for a Day who is 16 years of age or older, please have them reach out to Ayesha. Register today!
Volunteer Center's Taste & Learn Event
Taste & Learn Nonprofit Fair: Children & Families
There are so many impactful nonprofits right here in our community. We invite you to join us in learning all about them, the great works that they do, and the resources they provide. So, without further ado we give you, our Taste & Learn Nonprofit Fairs. Each fair will showcase nonprofits that share similar missions, with one fair a month through September 2025.
In August, we welcome the Children & Family group. You can expect to see organizations such as:
Casa Guadalupe Education Center
Boys and Girls Clubs of Washington County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County
United Way of Washington County
Downtown West Bend Association
4C For Children and Family Center of Washington County
Plus, as an added bonus, enjoy a free food or beverage sample at every station, and a free swag bag.
Free of cost, no registration required.
Thank you to the West Bend Insurance Company Charitable Fund at the West
Hartford National Night Out
Please join Hartford Police Department, along with many community groups, businesses and neighbors for the 2025 National Night Out in Hartford. Big Brothers Big Sisters will be there! Stop by and say, Hi!
Cedar Lake Picnic - Match Activity
Thanks to friends of Big Brothers Big Sisters, we are invited to Big Cedar Lake in Slinger, WI for a late afternoon/early evening of fun on the lake and a picnic. This is a favorite activity for our matches to attend. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to pass! Watch for more details and please RSVP to AyeshaT@bbbswashco.org.
Germantown National Night Out (NAC)
Hang out with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County and other Germantown public services at this year’s Germantown N.A.C Night Out! Germantown National Night Out (Neighbors Against Crime Night) is an evening where community members can get to know their police officers and firefighters and learn about the many things our community has to offer. Enjoy a night of activities, food, raffles and demonstrations by the Germantown Fire and Police Departments.