Welcome Military Families!

Our Military Virtual Explorer Program is designed for children in 4th through 8th grades.

About our Military Virtual Program

This program is FREE for military families. Some of the unique and exciting opportunities your child can participate include:

Programs Start May 4th

Cooking Delights

Cooking made fun and exciting. Breakfast bowls, homemade potato chips, healthy smoothies, pizza from scratch, and MORE!

Innovative 3D Printing

Students will learn to design their very own keychains and other exciting projects, and will receive their projects through the mail.

Extreme STEM

DIY build your very own solar oven, rockets, and even volcanos.

Programs Start June 1st

CoderZ

Learn to program your very own video game, app, and design an awesome website!

Personal Branding

Define your brand, and design your very own decals, T-Shirts, logos and MORE! Student created decals will be mailed to your address.

Indie Film Making

Learn to produce your very own short movie using a camera/ phone, homemade props & set design, and editing.

As a bonus to signing up, members will have access to tutor.com. A service that provides tutoring services for FREE!

Program Schedule:

Tuesdays and Thursdays

3:30 – 5:00 P.M. CT

First session starts Tuesday May 4th

Live Sessions led through Zoom

Register Today!

To register your child(ren) for this program, please complete the application. After completing the application, Tripti Math, our Virtual Program Leader, will be emailing you with program details and a schedule. For questions about the program, or for more information please contact Tripti at [email protected].

Register today and receive a FREE VExplorers T-Shirt!

About Us

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township is one of the largest Boys & Girls Clubs organizations in the state of Illinois. We serve over 2,000 Club members throughout the year with afterschool programming, summer programs, and athletic leagues.

BGCDT celebrates 24 years of service to children in 2021. We serve members at 9 program sites as well as our virtual club platform.

Our Mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Learn more about our Impact Here!

Culinary Sciences – Learn to cook and learn awesome kitchen hacks
Outdoor Adventures – Explore nature with some fantastic and adventurous outdoor activities
Movers & Shakers – Yoga, dance, resistance training, and exercise
Leadership – Find new ways to help your community and those in need
Creative Arts – Canvas painting and sketching, and learning digital design!
STEM – Science meets fun with Robotics, 3D design, coding, and learning to make your own website!
Safe Driving Program – Learn about safe driving and distractions with real world examples. $25 gift card and certificate are provided upon completion.

Members receive prizes and cool swag just by attending!

5 sessions = Tee Shirt

10 sessions = Drawstring Backpack

15 sessions = Program Water Bottle

Please read the following consent information below before completing the sign up form.

Dear Parent/Guardian:

In an effort to continuously serve members during winter break, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township is providing distance-based, virtual programming for Club members, through which Club staff will facilitate program activities through online platforms. Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township will use software, tools and applications provided by third parties that members, parents/guardians and/or staff will access via the Internet and use for purposes of communication and programming. These platforms include Zoom Video Conferencing, MyFuture.net, and YouTube.

This letter seeks consent for your child to utilize the software platforms for distance-based, virtual Club program purposes. The Zoom platform security and privacy features can be found here: https://zoom.us/security and at https://zoom.us/privacy. Please be aware that each application collects different information about its users and has its own privacy terms and conditions to which members must adhere. Please review these carefully before registering your member.

In order to participate in virtual Club programming, you will need to provide the following:

Your child must have access to a computer, tablet, smartphone, or a School District assigned Chromebook or iPad, including access to the internet.

We will use the Zoom software platform for group video chats, sharing projects, and program discussions in the chat.
MyFuture will be used for your child to participate in fun activities such as DIY Projects, Healthy Habits, and computer science.

Our commitment to keeping the young people we serve safe is always our number one priority. Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township will actively monitor member activity on Zoom, YouTube, and MyFuture and will make every effort to protect member information by, among other things, maintaining control of, and access to, the data collected; prohibiting re-disclosure of member information; limiting the purposes for which the online platforms may use member information; ensuring there is no advertising and that no member information is collected for commercial purposes.

Further, all activities online must comply with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township’s safety policies that can be found here. This safety policy can also be found at https://bgcdt.org/club-safety

Please note that you will only need to consent once for your child(ren). After completing the consent form, Coral Colin will be email you shortly. If you have any questions please contact Coral at [email protected].

By filling the consent form below as the parent or guardian of the child(ren), you are consenting for them to participate in the Winter VClub program.

About our Athletics Program

Welcome to BGCDT’s Athletics Program! We offer various exciting sports programs throughout the year, separate from our after-school membership program. Sports offered can be found below, with more sports on the horizon.

The availability of our coaches determines practice days and times, and games are scheduled according to location accessibility.

To learn more about our athletic offerings, check out which sports are available below. For children currently enrolled in our after-school program, please get in touch with your Club site’s Director for a list of opportunities during Club hours.

Join one of our athletics programs today and be part of an exciting journey in sports excellence!

For questions contact us at [email protected]

Program Testimonials

I’ve had the privilege of coaching with BGCDT for the past 14 years, overseeing basketball, football, and soccer programs. Over the years, I’ve grown to love coaching and working with the kids. It’s incredibly fulfilling to witness their growth and passion for the game. Many of the kids I’ve coached have gone on to excel in high school, travel sports, and AAU basketball. They consistently serve as outstanding role models within the club, demonstrating exceptional teamwork, behavior, and all-around contributions. Coaching with BGCDT has truly been a rewarding experience.

Athletics Coach

Keith Gutierrez

As a 10th-grade member with eight years of experience in BGCDT’s athletics programs, I can’t emphasize enough how incredible the sports programs have been. I’ve had the privilege of participating in both soccer and basketball, but my heart belongs to soccer. The experience and opportunities I’ve had with the Boys and Girls Club in soccer have been unforgettable.

Through these sports programs, I’ve learned the true value of leadership, professionalism, and coachability. It’s not just about playing the game; it’s about developing as a person. BGCDT’s sports programs have played a significant role in shaping me into the person I am today.

Member

Imanol S.

The BGCDT sports program has been invaluable for my children, teaching them vital life skills like accountability, dedication, leadership, teamwork, self-esteem, commitment, and self-discipline.

What truly sets BGCDT’s program apart is its affordability and convenience. Since kindergarten and second grade, my children have exclusively participated in BGCDT’s Basketball, Flag Football, and Soccer programs. This accessibility has been a blessing for our family, ensuring all our children can be part of sports, and the proximity of practices and games to our home has made the experience even more enjoyable.

Parent

Laura Orneleas

Available Sports Opportunities

Cross Country