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.
🎁 It’s the 5 Days of Clubmas at Fortville! 🎄We kicked off Day 1 of our “5 Days of Clubmas” with excitement and smiles as the kids received their very first Club gift to use and enjoy...indoor snowballs! 🎉This special celebration is all about creating joy, giving, and making unforgettable memories together this holiday season. Stay tuned as we share more moments of Clubmas fun throughout the week!Check out the happy faces below—thank you for helping us make this season bright for our amazing Club kids! 💙#5DaysOfClubmas #FortvilleExtensionClub #HolidayJoy #BoysAndGirlsClubs #bgchc... See MoreSee Less
🐷 Help Us Collect Milk Jugs for a Fun STEM Project! 🐷This Winter Break, our kids will be turning gallon milk jugs into creative piggy banks as part of a hands-on STEM project—and we need your help! We’re looking for 25-30 clean, empty gallon milk jugs to bring this project to life.If you can help, please drop them off at the Club during regular hours. Stay tuned—we’ll share photos of the kids’ creations once they’re done!Thank you for helping inspire creativity and learning this Winter Break! 💙#STEMProject #PiggyBankFun #WinterBreak2024 #SupportTheClub#GreatFuturesStartHere#bgchc... See MoreSee Less
📢 Attention Parents: Winter Break Registration is Open! 📢Winter break is just around the corner, and we’re excited to support our current after-school members during this time! To secure your child’s spot, be sure to register them, for each day needed, through the Parent Portal before their first day attending. Registrations are limited! Again, your youth MUST be registered as attending prior to their attended date.❄️ Details: • Dates & Times: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM • Cost: $5 per day attended (Anthem coverage not available) • Closed Christmas Day, and New Year's Day • Eligibility: Current after-school members of Jim Andrews Unit, Eastern Hancock Extension, and Fortville ExtensionLog in to your Parent Portal today to complete the registration process via Browse Program Registrations! If you have questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at admin@bgchc.comLet’s make this winter break a safe and fun experience for everyone! 🎄#WinterBreak2024 #ParentPortal #BoysAndGirlsClubs #bgchc... See MoreSee Less
📚 A Heartfelt Thank You to Amber Miller and Her Community of Supporters! 📚 We are beyond grateful to Amber Miller for her incredible generosity and vision in transforming our Club library in Greenfield into a more inspiring and welcoming space for our youth! Her thoughtful donations of bookshelves, dry erase boards, bean bags, and cubbies have created an environment where kids can immerse themselves in reading, learning, and discovery. This beautiful act of kindness reflects Amber’s dedication to making a lasting difference in the lives of our youth, and we are honored to celebrate her contribution. Thank you, Amber, for inspiring us all with your generosity and love. 💙 #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #ReadingMatters #BoysAndGirlsClubs #bgchc... See MoreSee Less