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| Last updated on July 11, 2008 |
To inspire and enable the youth of our communities to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Description:
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County is a guidance-based organization for youth ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Programs are designed to provide reinforcement of the skills and concepts that are being developed in school with programs that are age specific. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County offers a broad range of after school programs in five core areas: Character and Leadership Development; Education and Career Development; Fine Arts; Health and Life Skills; and Sports Fitness, and Recreation. Annual membership is $25 and financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
History:
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County has provided a positive and safe after school environment for youth since 1971. In 1981, a grant was received from the John Will Anderson Foundation to construct a 15,932 square foot clubhouse on a parcel of land at 723 Long Run Road. The land was donated by L. Paul Saylor and in June of 1982 the South Haven Boys Club's doors were open to the youth of South Haven.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (219)759-2566
Address:
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P.O. Box 254
Valparaiso, IN 46384 |
Web Site: http://www.bgcpoco.org
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