The Papoose Club is a non-profit Wood River Valley charity. The club supports local youth-oriented charities through various events in the Valley. The club currently has about 45 members.

What is the Purpose of the Club?

The purpose of the Club is to promote and assist cultural, social, educational, and athletic activities for the children of the Wood River Valley and to raise money to further these purposes.
The Papoose Club was founded nearly 50 years ago by area mothers, and was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1975.

What types of organizations receive funds from the Club?

Any 501(c) organization (non-profit). Recent organizations that have benefited from the Club’s support include: Bellevue Elementary Library, Blaine County Recreation District, Company of Fools, Cub Scout Pack 87, Developmental Preschool: Blaine County School District, Environmental Resource Center, Esperanza International, Hailey Ice Rink, Hemingway Elementary Tech Program, LASAR, Middle School Travel Club, Project Respect, Rotarun Ski Area, SV Adaptive Sports Program, SV Junior Hockey, SV Ski Education Foundation, WR Middle School, WRHS Band, WRHS Jazz Band, WRHS Senior Bash.