We believe that the giving of one's self in service to our youth will advance the well-being of humankind, community, and the world.

Optimist Club of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin ยท Chartered 1995

Invest in youth

Scholarships for graduating seniors, monthly recognition of students worth knowing, and support for the sports and activities that shape young lives.

Serve our neighbors

Supporting the Mount Horeb Summer Frolic, hosting the silent auction at the Super Bowl pancake brunch, showing up wherever Mount Horeb needs a hand.

Share fellowship

Friends who gather every month at the Mount Horeb Public Library, sharing a moment and growing a community.

Who we are

We are friends and neighbors in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, who believe that investing in youth is among the most important work a person can do. Once a month we meet to plan scholarships, to honor students, and to prepare for the events where Mount Horeb counts on us. The club was chartered in 1995.

What's coming up

Mount Horeb Summer Frolic — June 11 through 14, 2026, at Grundahl Park

Four days of carnival rides, live music, softball and volleyball tournaments, the Norsk Run, a parade, and fireworks over the park — all with a little extra this year as Mount Horeb joins the country in marking America's 250th birthday. The Optimist Club will be there all weekend, working shifts and selling raffle tickets, and we'd be glad to see you. It is our favorite weekend of the year.

The newsletter

Meet your Mount Horeb Optimists

A short email once a month. Club news, upcoming events, and stories from around Mount Horeb. Nothing more.

Come say hello

If you are an optimist, we would love to meet you. Be our guest — the third Monday of every month, 6:45 in the evening at the Mount Horeb Public Library. Bring a neighbor if you like. Or drop us a line and we'll share a little more about our local club.

Say hello