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.
🍽️ Tonight’s the Night! 🍽️Don’t forget to join us at New Pal Smokin’ Barrel BBQ tonight between 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM for our Dine to Donate event! 🎉Enjoy a delicious meal with your family and help support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hancock County—20% of tonight’s sales will be donated to our Club. It’s a great way to enjoy some local BBQ while giving back to the community! 🔥We hope to see you there!#DineToDonate #SupportLocal #BoysAndGirlsClub #SmokinBarrelBBQ #CommunityMattersMark Your Calendars for Two Amazing Give-Back Days! 🎉🍽️We’re excited to partner with New Pal Smokin’ Barrel BBQ, a family-owned and operated local business, for two special nights to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hancock County!📅 Tuesday, October 22 and Tuesday, December 10⏰ 4:00 PM – 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! 🍴💙#SupportLocal #GiveBack #SmokinBarrelBBQ #BoysAndGirlsClubs #CommunityMatters ... See MoreSee Less
Fall Fun and Creativity at Fortville Extension Club! 🎃Our Fortville Club members have been having an awesome time this week with tons of hands-on activities and spooky fun! From racing spiders and crafting ghosts to building marshmallow spaghetti towers and bristle bots, there’s been no shortage of excitement. We also played hide the Halloween skull, learned new games like Kerplunk and Boom Boom Balloon, and even made delicious mummy-wrapped hot dogs and PB&J sandwiches for lunch!Plus, we took a trip to Fort Harrison State Park to enjoy the great outdoors! 🌳Our kids are learning, exploring, and having a blast together this Fall season! 👻🎨#FortvilleFun #SpookySeason #BoysAndGirlsClub #HalloweenAtTheClub#LearningAndFun... See MoreSee Less
🎃👻 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 won’t forget!Thanks to everyone for making this Fall Break season so special at the Jim Andrews Unit! 🎨🎲🎃#SpookyFun #STEMActivities #FallAtTheClub #BoysAndGirlsClubs #CreativeKids #CommunityMatters ... See MoreSee Less
🧠✨ Fall Break Fun with Origami Circuitry! ✨🧠Our youth took creativity to the next level during Fall Break with an exciting Origami Circuitry Program in our 1st MakerSpace! 🎨🔌 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!It’s 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! 🌟#OrigamiCircuitry #STEMLab #FallBreakFun #Makerspace #BGCHC #YouthInnovation #GreatFuturesStartHere #IndianaKids ... See MoreSee Less
🌐🛡️ Congrats to Our Youth on Completing Net Safety Training! 🛡️🌐During Fall Break, a group of our amazing club members completed their Net Safety Training, learning valuable lessons about staying safe and responsible online. 💻✨ From recognizing online risks to practicing smart digital habits, these young leaders are now better equipped to navigate the digital world safely.We’re so proud of their dedication and participation in this important training! 🙌 Let’s 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