
Our Mission
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 us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. With locations throughout Chicago, BGCC serves more than 13,800 young people ages 5 to 20+ every year. Through a wide range of programs, BGCC equips young people with the emotional, educational, physical, and cultural resources they need to enjoy their childhood and thrive in adulthood.
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One of our four main pillars, we focus on providing our Club members with essential academic support so they are able to flourish in and out of the classroom.
One of our four main pillars, our healthy lifestyle programs provide our Club members exposure to exercise, healthy snacks and mentors to support healthy living.
One of our four main pillars, the character and leadership programs offer unique opportunities and exposure to our young people to better themselves and their communities.
Across our Clubs, we offer specialized programming aligned with our three main pillars; however, availability may vary by location.