Fling into Spring! The West Cook County Youth Club was proud to host its Annual Spring Fling Dinner & Silent Auction on April 11, 2026, at The Empress in Addison. The evening brought together approximately 200 guests, including community leaders, supporters, and friends of the Club, all united in support of our mission to serve …
The West Cook County Youth Club’s Nehemiah Keefer Named a 2026 Player to Watch The future of bowling is bright and one of its most exciting young talents is Nehemiah Keefer. Recently recognized by Bowlers Journal International as one of the 2026 Players to Watch, Nehemiah is quickly making a name for himself on the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
On September 20th, the West Cook County Youth Club (WCCYC) partnered with Proviso Township Youth Services for an engaging and educational team-building exercise. Five of our club members had the opportunity to participate in this activity, which focused on the essential skills of collaboration, communication, and leadership. The task? Setting up a tent—an exercise that …
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On Saturday, October 5th, the West Cook County Youth Club (WCCYC) proudly joined the annual Tour De Proviso bike ride, bringing together over 100 cyclists for an exhilarating journey through Proviso Township. Among the riders were our very own Ed Sheehan and Jonathan Truman, who represented WCCYC with enthusiasm and energy. A Family Affair on …
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The air was crisp, the moon was bright, and the excitement was palpable as over 170 young people and families gathered for an unforgettable night at the West Cook County Youth Club’s 2nd annual Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 19th. This highly anticipated event was a success at bringing together the Bellwood community for an …
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