Spring Cleaning

Members of Robert R. McCormick Boys & Girls Club recently worked with Sierra Club to clean up Montrose Beach. The experience opened their eyes and minds to nature, urban wildlife and how to keep our local beaches clean. It opened their hearts to the power of teamwork, the rewards of service and a passion for our environment.

Youth of the Year Gives Hope

Nora Martinez and 10 of her teen peers from Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago each bravely spoke before an audience of 800 guests at the Youth of the Year Awards at Navy Pier on March 8. Nora, 17, of the Gen. Robert E. Wood Club was selected Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago's 2012 Youth of the Year and will represent the organization in the state competition held by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Click the photo to learn more and view a video about the event.

Tech Girls Rock!

Is there an “app” to harness the enthusiasm for technology of more than 100 Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago girls who recently attended a workshop focused on technology careers? Special thanks to CA Technologies and Boys & Girls Clubs of America for a great day discussing technology trends and exploring tech-related educational opportunities and careers. Click the photo to learn more!

Fighting for their Futures

Teen Club members attended a youth leadership retreat hosted by the Workforce Investment Act – Youth Employment Services program. International Heavyweight Boxing Champion Danell “Doc” Nicholson captivated the youth with an empowering presentation about leadership based on his own life experiences.

Brushing Up on the Masters

Young people at our Louis L. Valentine Club have been working diligently to complete a mural in the Club’s Art Room that is dedicated to many famous artists’ works. The mural project has been a wonderful lesson in art history as well as teamwork.

Open to all young people between the ages of 6-18, our Clubs are helping young people become productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Recent News

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APR 26, 2012 McCormick Club Torch & Keystone Members Rescue the Beach

APR 11, 2012 McCormick Keystone Member Honored

MAR 21, 2012 Mailman Vince Visits the Cadet Postal System

MAR 13, 2012 Nora Martinez, 17, Selected 2012 Youth of the Year

FEB 29, 2012 Brushing Up on the Masters

FEB 29, 2012 Elevating Growth & Opportunity Career Retreat

FEB 29, 2012 Roseland/Pullman Club Meets the Mayor

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