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Dear Friends & West Cook County Youth Club Supporters: My name is Kenneshia Fondren, and I am the proud parent of Si’mone Fondren, a member of theWest Cook County Youth Club. I’m writing today to ask for your support as part of Giving Tuesday, atime when people all over the world come together to make …
Thanksgiving Giveaway with IBEW Local #9! On Tuesday, November 25th, The Club partnered with IBEW Local #9 from Tinley Park for our 10th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway. Each year, our friends from Local 9 generously donate turkeys and all the fixings for a full Thanksgiving dinner for 50 of our families. Because our members were …
Dear Fellow West Cook County Youth Club Alums: We hope this message finds you well. As proud former members of the West Cook County YouthClub (B&GC), We often think back to the memories, mentors, and friendships that helped shape whowe are today. The Club was more than just a place to go after school, it …
Our youth club members had a spooktacular time at this year’s Annual Halloween Party! The day kicked off with a delicious lunch donated by Nick’s Pizza of Bellwood—thank you, Nick’s! After lunch, members headed to the multi-purpose room for some friendly competition with Kahoot and other online games. The Tech Lab was completely transformed into …
What a day! The West Cook County Youth Club celebrated its 35th Annual Golf Outing at the beautiful Royal Fox Country Club in St. Charles on Monday, September 15 — and it couldn’t have been better. We were thrilled to welcome 94 Golfers for a day filled with sunshine, friendly competition, and incredible community spirit. …
Read moreRoyal Fox Country Club • St. Charles, Illinois • Monday, September 15, 2025
A community summer to remember Our Summer Program ’25 was packed with hands-on learning, healthy fun, and lots of time together as a club family. Here are a few highlights from July and August! Friday, July 11 — Friday Food Fellowship with Beyond Academics Former WCCYC Youth of the Year (1982) Matt Alex stopped by …
Read moreSummer Program ’25 Update: Cookouts, Park Days, Pool Night & Awards!
School’s out, and the Club is buzzing—our Summer Program 2025 is officially in full swing! Here’s a quick look at what’s been happening, what’s new, and how you can get involved. Record-Breaking Enrollment We’re thrilled to share that over 90 young people have signed up this year, with an average of 77 members walking through …
As we step into the final stretch of the school year, the West Cook County Youth Club (WCCYC) has already packed this spring with service, celebration and community building. Here are some of the moments we’re especially proud of—from cleaning up the Prairie Path to cheering on our remarkable members, our annual dance and finally opening our doors to …
Black History Month Program On Thursday, February 28th, The Club hosted its annual Black History Month Program in the multipurpose room. Parents, guests, and club members enjoyed an inspiring event featuring singing, recitations, and speeches by club members. A special highlight of the evening was an African dance performance by former Youth Club member and …
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Club Activities Celebrate Dr. King’s LegacyOn Wednesday, January 15, the West Cook County Youth Club hosted activities for club members to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday. Younger club members watched two educational videos about Dr. King’s life and participated in a Kahoot online trivia …
Read moreWest Cook County Youth Club: Reflecting on Dr. King and Building Community