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November 2021 by Tim O'Brien
I was a Brigader for the 7 years and I have been a volunteer for 26 years both in Neenah and at Onaway. The power of the Brigade program and the opportunities available at Camp Onaway make The Brigade the premier youth development program in the area. The volunteers are what make both aspects unique. Men and women give of themselves for the betterment of the kids and our community as a whole. If you are contemplating joining, don't just take my word, stop in and see for yourself.
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September 2021 by Jennie Wallman Shea
My 13 year old was told two days before camp was to begin that he couldn’t attend because he has a non epileptic seizure disorder. He was heartbroken as he had been loving going to weekly club and when I signed him up months ago, the camp director (at the time) said he would be able to attend. I called twice two weeks before camp to discuss this medical history and finally three days before received a call from the nurse who ensured me he would be fine. Then the next day I received a call from the Brigade director telling me my kid cannot attend.
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January 2021 by Linda Ahles
Great organization. Teaches youth how to be their best selves. I went as a youth myself, and I know my life has been greatly impacted for the better.
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August 2019 by Shannon Schaefer
Great place for young kids to try new things and meet new friends in a fun and safe environment.
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January 2019 by Rachel Schmitz
I am so impressed with the Brigade... I experienced a homeschool program today where my son made a foldable wooden stool in the woodworking room under the supervision of awesome experienced volunteers. The Brigade staff is great and facilitated our large group flawlessly. We were broken up into 4 groups where children learned not only woodworking but electrical, glass fusing, cooking, rock climbing and archery. Each month the groups rotate and learn new skills. My son really enjoyed today and is very proud of the stool he made! I look forward to working with the Brigade in the future to offer more to homeschoolers in the area.
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April 2018 by Sydney Russom
Was a lot of fun. I enjoyed the rifle range and archery. But they left me in a strange neighborhood in Menasha,WI, at 9PM on a school night in the winter. We were going door to door wreath selling and our driver left me and another kid. Never got a real apology for it.
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April 2018 by Diny Weyenberg
My husband and I feel blessed that the Brigade has been such an important part of our lives for many years!!! I can't imagine life without this wonderful organization and for what it has to offer the youth of the Fox Cities.
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April 2018 by Nancy Pasch
The Brigade does an amazing job of helping kids explore a variety of interests, take on leadership opportunities, and gives back to the community! Highly recommend!
