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Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Programs offer a wide range of programs that equip young people with emotional, educational, physical, and cultural resources. The Clubs offer a fun, safe space for kids and teens to spend their after-school hours with mentors, homework help, and healthy snacks. The Clubs provide environments, relationships, and experiences that build essential skills and are described as a life-changing experience to discover skills, confidence, and friendship, a life-saving oasis among the urban pressures of violence and poverty, and having a life-long impact to help young people become productive adults and role models.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Founded in 1902, Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC) is one of the oldest youth development organizations in Chicago. Its mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. With locations throughout Chicago, BGCC serves more than 15,000 young people ages 5 to 20+ every year. The Clubs focus on four key priority outcomes: Academic Success, Character & Leadership, Health & Well-Being, and Life & Workforce Readiness. Academic Success programs help members make academic strides and graduate from high school with a plan for the future. Character & Leadership programs teach club members to be engaged citizens involved in the community and to model strong character. Health & Well-Being programs help members develop healthy habits that last a lifetime, including building self-esteem and confidence and providing nutritious meals and engaging activities. Life & Workforce Readiness programs and mentorship equip young people to navigate adulthood and pursue a fulfilling career path. Club members are taught to be engaged citizens involved in the community and to model strong character.
Last updated April 18, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Founded in 1902, Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC) is one of the oldest youth development organizations in Chicago. Its mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. With locations throughout Chicago, BGCC serves more than 15,000 young people ages 5 to 20+ every year. The Clubs focus on four key priority outcomes: Academic Success, Character & Leadership, Health & Well-Being, and Life & Workforce Readiness. Academic Success programs help members make academic strides and graduate from high school with a plan for the future. Character & Leadership programs teach club members to be engaged citizens involved in the community and to model strong character. Health & Well-Being programs help members develop healthy habits that last a lifetime, including building self-esteem and confidence and providing nutritious meals and engaging activities. Life & Workforce Readiness programs and mentorship equip young people to navigate adulthood and pursue a fulfilling career path. Club members are taught to be engaged citizens involved in the community and to model strong character.
Last updated April 18, 2026.
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