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Perry members had tons of fun painting pottery! It was a calming yet creative activity that they really enjoyed participating in. Take a look at the pictures below to see how great their projects turned out. ... See more

Everyone loves bread, and our members at the Impact Center got really creative by making some delicious braided bread. Check out the video below!

We are so proud to announce that our very own Director, Mr. Isaiah De La Cruz, was selected to serve on the ACT Now Quality Assurance and Outcomes Committee. The ACT Now Coalition works towards ensuring that young people in Illinois have access to quality, affordable afterschool and youth development programs.
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We are so proud to announce that our very own Director Mr. Isaiah De La Cruz was selected to serve on the ACT Now Quality Assurance and Outcomes Committee.

The ACT Now Coalition works towards ensuring that young people in Illinois have access to quality, affordable afterschool and youth development programs.
ACT Now is a diverse statewide coalition supported by Illinois families, educators, business leaders, afterschool providers, community advocates, youth organizations, and policymakers from across the state.

ACT Now selects only the most qualified professional within the coalition to serve on its committees. Mr. De La Cruz will serve a two-year term on the committee begining next month.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. De La Cruz who will represent BGCDT within this wonderful committee. ... See more

Our members are super excited about our new Hockey Program! Not only are they learning basic hockey skills, but they are having fun with the sport and being active!

Our members created clouds with colors of the rainbow to match how they are feeling. 🌈

Meet Rene from our Meadowdale Club Site! He is our 2021 Meadowdale Jr Youth of the Year.

Meet Evan from our Lakewood Club Site! He is our 2021 Lakewood Jr Youth of the Year.

Our Elementary members had a fun time during their Easter Egg Hunt.

Michele is our Director of Primary Operations and one of our inspiring women on our team here at BGCDT. Michele navigates the operations of Club at the Elementary School level by creating safe spaces for kids to learn during this pandemic. She has also increased our focus on the relationship between Club and the schools in order to form a strategic partnership that results in better academic outcomes for at-risk students. Michele has also taken our Club to the next level by starting a Women's Professional Group within BGCDT called WOW. This group of smart and dedicated women are supporting each other to build their professional skills and knowledge. We are incredibly proud to have an inspiring woman like Michele on our BGCDT team.

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Sometimes it can be difficult to stand up for yourself when someone is bullying you. It can be even more difficult to do it in a way that is safe and positive. At Perry, the Smart Moves program helped members come together and discuss how to stand up for themselves in a positive way. ... See more