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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
December was a whirlwind of activity and generosity here at the West Cook County Youth Club. We want to take a moment to share three exciting highlights that kept us busy throughout the month: International Day of Giving On Tuesday, December 3rd, the spirit of giving was in the air as we participated in the …
Read moreIt Was a Busy December at the West Cook County Youth Club!
Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway On Tuesday, November 26th, members of the Electrical Workers Union Local #9 brought their trailer to The Club, loaded with 50 turkeys and all the fixings for 50 Thanksgiving dinners. For many years, Local #9 has generously donated Thanksgiving dinners to Club families. Club members, staff, Board members, and Local #9 volunteers …
A Heartfelt Appeal for Support on the International Day of Giving As we approach the International Day of Giving, we are reminded of the incredible impact that generosity and community support have on the lives of young people. Today, we are honored to share a heartfelt message from two of our dedicated parents, Idris and …