Boys and Girls Club Overview

  • Boys and Girls Club Logo The Boys and Girls Club of Elgin aims to provide a safe and positive environment where club members can learn, grow, and have fun during critical out-of-school hours. During club hours, members can engage in anything from homework to making a rocket or playng a pick-up game of basketball with a staff member. Programs include career exploration, STEM, leadership, fine arts, and more with a goal to improve academics, socialization, teaming, and social-emotional skills. 

    Apply Now! A sliding fee scale or free programming may be available through the Childcare Assistance Program. 

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    The Boys and Girls Club of Elgin Elementary Program is available for students in kindergarten through 6th grade at the following 20 elementary school sites:

    Elgin

    Century Oaks Elementary School

    Channing Elementary School

    Coleman Elementary School

    Garfield Elementary School

    Harriet Gifford Elementary School

    Highland Elementary School

    Hillcrest Elementary School

    Huff Elementary School

    Lords Park Elementary School

    Lowrie Elementary School

    McKinley Elementary School

    Ronald O’Neal Elementary School

    Washington Elementary School 

    Hanover Park

    Laurel Hill Elementary School

    Ontarioville Elementary School

    Parkwood Elementary School

    Streamwood

    Glenbrook Elementary School

    Heritage Elementary School

    Ridge Circle Elementary School

    Sunnydale Elementary School

     

Teen Program

  • The Boys and Girls Club of Elgin Teen Program is available for students entering 7th through 12th grade. The Club provides a safe and fun place for teens during out-of-school time to connect with caring, trained professionals and engage in enriching programs.  From sports to the arts, volunteerism to academic pursuits, the Club is here to help your teens discover and live out their skills, passions and potential.  At the Club, we help teens find their voice and plan for the next steps in life.

    There is no fee to participate in the Teen Program, which is offered from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for high school students and from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for middle school students. Teens are encouraged to come as frequently as they choose to meet with their friends and find opportunities they wouldn’t get anywhere else. 

    The program is offered at the following locations: 

    Middle Schools

    Abbott

    Canton

    Ellis

    Kimball

    Larsen

    Tefft

    High Schools

    Elgin

    Larkin

    Streamwood

    Clubhouse

    Schaumburg Clubhouse, 231 Civic Drive in Schaumburg 

     

    To register for the Boys & Girls Club Teen Program, visit: bgcelgin.org/teen to complete a digital application on behalf of your teen and learn more about what the Club has to offer.