Mission Statement: The Boys and Girls Clubs of Hancock County is a youth development organization providing a positive environment which seeks to inspire and enable all young people, especially those that need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Who we are
The BGCHC is a non-profit organization overseen by a volunteer board of directors and directed by a paid professional staff of six and a part-time staff of nineteen.
All programs and activities are developed to give youth positive outcomes in the areas of academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
ππ» This week at the Club, our youth had a spooktacular time with some spooky-themed activities led by our Executive Director Chantel Fowler! From tackling the Pumpkin STEM Challenge to unleashing their imaginations in a "Roll the Dice to Draw a Monster" art activity, and getting moving with a thrilling round of Ghost in the Graveyard, the fun never stopped!We were also thrilled to have Ms. Ginger invite in for a special visit from Ms. Erin, who brought along some wonderful treasures and curiosities for the kids to explore. It was a magical, hands-on experience they wonβt forget!Thanks to everyone for making this Fall Break season so special at the Jim Andrews Unit! π¨π²π#SpookyFun #STEMActivities #FallAtTheClub #BoysAndGirlsClubs #CreativeKids #CommunityMatters... See MoreSee Less
π§ β¨ Fall Break Fun with Origami Circuitry! β¨π§ Our youth took creativity to the next level during Fall Break with an exciting Origami Circuitry Program in our 1st MakerSpace! π¨π Combining art and technology, they learned how to create beautiful origami pieces that light up with simple circuits. It was an amazing hands-on activity that fostered both creativity and STEM skills!Itβs inspiring to watch our youth dive into hands-on learning, experimenting with both creativity and technology. Their enthusiasm for new challenges continues to amaze us! π#OrigamiCircuitry #STEMLab #FallBreakFun #Makerspace #BGCHC #YouthInnovation#GreatFuturesStartHere #IndianaKids ... See MoreSee Less
ππ‘οΈ Congrats to Our Youth on Completing Net Safety Training! π‘οΈπDuring Fall Break, a group of our amazing club members completed their Net Safety Training, learning valuable lessons about staying safe and responsible online. π»β¨ From recognizing online risks to practicing smart digital habits, these young leaders are now better equipped to navigate the digital world safely.Weβre so proud of their dedication and participation in this important training! π Letβs continue empowering our youth with the tools and knowledge they need for a safe and bright future, both online and offline.#NetSafety #FallBreak #YouthEmpowerment #BGCHC #SafeOnline#GreatFuturesStartHere... See MoreSee Less
ππ§ Fall Break Fun in the STEM Lab! π§πDuring Fall Break, our youth got creative in the Makerspace STEM Lab, where they built their very own Bristle Bots! π οΈ These tiny robots were crafted with imagination and problem-solving skills, and our young innovators had a blast putting their engineering minds to work.Weβre so proud of all the effort and creativity they put into their projects. Activities like these are not only fun but help inspire a love for STEM that will last a lifetime! πBig shoutout to our staff member Jenna who got the youth together and to these amazing future engineers! π#FallBreakFun #Makerspace #STEMLab #BristleBots #YouthInnovation #BGCHC #GreatFuturesStartHere#STEMEducation... See MoreSee Less
Mark Your Calendars for Two Amazing Give-Back Days! ππ½οΈWeβre excited to partner with New Pal Smokinβ Barrel BBQ, a family-owned and operated local business, for two special nights to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hancock County!π Tuesday, October 22 and Tuesday, December 10β° 4:00 PM β 8:00 PMWhen you dine with them during these times, 20% of sales will be donated to help fund our programs for local youth!Bring your family, enjoy some delicious BBQ, and support both a great local cause and a fantastic local business. Your meal makes a difference! π΄π#SupportLocal #GiveBack #SmokinBarrelBBQ #BoysAndGirlsClubs #CommunityMatters... See MoreSee Less