What We Do

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

SCHOLARSHIPS

We are particularly proud to be able to offer scholarships to graduating high school seniors. For several years we’ve awarded as many as 10 scholarships. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement, need and all-important community service.

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

Each year, the Kiwanis Club of Bainbridge Island  selects the Bainbridge Island Educator of the Year from candidates nominated by students, parents, other educators and the public at large. Selections are based on the nominee’s contributions towards educating the students of Bainbridge Island. The educator receives a $1000 award.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

Kiwanis International is a “family” of organizations that focuses on teaching young peopl about the responsibilities of good citizenship, community service and building future leaders. The Kiwanis Club of Bainbridge Island sponsors two youth clubs:

• Key Club (Bainbridge High School)
• Builder’s Club (Woodward Middle School)

Our sponsored youth clubs independently initiate service projects and community service activities throughout the school year. Our club works through an advisor in each youth organization to coordinate our participation with their activities or to have them work with us on major service programs and fundraisers. Mr. Chris Miller coordinates our SLPs.

KEY CLUB

Our Kiwanis club sponsors and is actively involved with the Bainbridge High School Key Club.

Our Kiwanis club supports Bainbridge High School Key Club and their service projects. periodically attend Key Club meetings, provide mentorships and provide college scholarships for the Key Club students. We launched and mentor the first STEM-based Key Club to support the development and implementation of technology and science-based solutions as service projects.

BUILDERS CLUB

Builders Club is a Student Leadership Program at Woodward Middle School. Our Kiwanis club brings in food and treats and recognizes, supports and encourages the kids, through example, so they feel empowered to do great things in their communities. We support Builders Club service projects, help facilitate the Builders Club meetings, provide mentorships.

EVENTS & COMMUNITY SERVICE

SHREDFEST

Our annual ShredFest is held the first or second Saturday after tax day. Bring your documents for shredding. The event is free to the public although donations are gratefully accepted and all funds raised go towards the Bainbridge Kiwanis Foundation which supports scholarships and other community service activities.

GRAND OLD 4TH / PARADE & “PUTT PUTT” GOLF

Kiwanis is an active participant in Bainbridge Island’s “Grand Old 4th” festivities. Along with our partners from Boys & Girls Club we march in the 4th of July parade.

We also set up our “putt putt” miniature golf course in the “Kid’s Zone” at Waterfront Park. It’s fun and really popular.

ALL COMERS TRACK MEET (scroll down for results)

This is our club’s “signature event”. It has been recognized at the global level by Kiwanis International. All ages are welcome and no pre-registration is required… just show up and sign in at 5:30pm!  Races start at 6:00pm at Bainbridge High School stadium/track. The event is free although donations are always welcome.

ACTM wouldn’t happen without the support of our generous sponsors. They include: Gold sponsor: Bainbridge Senior Living Silver sponsors: Bainbridge Self Storage, Bainbridge Kid’s Dentistry, Pleasant Beach Village, West Sound Physical Therapy Bronze sponsors: Bon Bon Candies, Island Cool, KiDiMu, Boys & Girls Club, Kitsap Physical Therapy, BI Senior Center

We plan to continue the ACTM tradition in 2025. The season will begin on the first Monday after the 4th of July and will be followed by an additional 5 meets. All meets are on Monday evenings at Bainbridge High School stadium/track.

Results from latest meet:

Watch this space for results from the most recent meet…they’ll be posted here each week.

Are you ready to join us? Contact us or apply for Kiwanis club membership here.