America's Kids are in Crisis
3:00PM
When School's Out,
Clubs are In.
YOU CAN MAKE A CHANGE
IN THE LIFE
OF ONE CHILDTODAY
Our Mission:
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Our Core Beliefs:
The West Cook County Youth Club, formerly known as the Boys & Girls Club of West Cook County is a membership organization that provides; A safe place to learn and grow; Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals; Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences; Hope and opportunity.
1956
Year Founded
99%
Club Members expect to Graduate H.S
1430
# Hours of Care
Available
513
Youth Served
Annually
Our History
In 1956, the West Cook County Youth Club was founded as the Boys Club of Bellwood. Like others across the country, our Club was started by local residents and businesses who wanted to establish an organization that filled the emotional, social and physical needs of the boys of the community.
Our Community, Our Kids!!!
For over 60 years, the West Cook County Youth Club, formerly known as the Boys & Girls Club of West Cook County has been providing our community’s children and teens with a safe place to learn and grow in the hours between school and home. We recognize children & teens individual needs. And our enrichment programs provide West Cook County families and its community members with a place for their children to be able to participate in developmental programs in a safe and nurturing environment.
You can help make it possible for our youth to continue to participate in activities and programs that will help steer them toward a happy, healthy and productive future.
Please invest in the children and teens at the West Cook County Youth Club.
Member Demographics
66%
Ages 12 &
Younger
34%
Teens
99%
Minority Races
or Ethnicities
27%
Qualify for Free
or Reduced Lunch
55%
Live in Single
Parent Households
After school program bellwood
after school program hillside