Programs
There are a wide range of activities at the West Cook County Youth Club. During the school year, members are required to finish homework before starting an activity.
Our programs are based on five core areas:
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Health and life skills
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Character and leadership development
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Sports, fitness and recreation
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Education and career development
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The arts
The West Cook County Youth Club provides programs that impact the daily development of our youth.
They include:
ALLSTARS
ALL STARS engages Club members 6-18 in football, basketball, cheerleading and dancing.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Members get to unleash their creative minds and experience different and unique arts & crafts projects they’re sure to bring home from centuries old leather stamping, messy finger painting, paper mache, and much more!
CAREER LAUNCH
CareerLaunch prepares teens for the world of careers and work. Through CareerLaunch, Club teens 13-18 years old embark on a journey to explore possible vocations, make sound educational decisions and find success in the world of work.
CLUB TECH
Club Tech is an ambitious, multi-year initiative aimed at building Member’s computer skills and integrating technology in all Core Program Areas.Club Tech helps our Clubs incorporate technology in every aspect of their operation. Most importantly, young people develop the technology skills necessary to succeed in school and the job market.
DIY S.T.E.M.
A hands-on, activity-based Science-Technology-Engineering-Math curriculum which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.
HEALTHY HABITS
Healthy Habits emphasizes good nutrition, regular physical activity and improved overall well-being
HOMEWORK CLUB
Providing homework help and tutoring and encouraging members to become self-directed learners.
An incentive based homework program providing Club members from grades K-12th with homework help and tutoring on school subjects, have access to the use of computers for homework as needed, and encouraged to complete their daily assignments. Homework Club encourages members to become self-directed learners.