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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On Monday, June 24th, 20 Club members attended the Chicago Bears Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds’ Football Camp at Hinsdale Central High School. Members spent four hours exercising and participating in offensive and defensive drills with Tremaine and several high school and college coaches. We couldn’t be happier that Club members Jerimiah McGuirk, Ronald Steele, and Kyrin …
On Thursday June 27th 72 Club members and staff visited Brookfield Zoo for one of our walking trips. Club members participated in a scavenger hunt to find as many animals as possible. We are proud to report all participants walked over 5 miles that day and spent an enjoyable afternoon learning and searching for animals …
On October 18th, 2023, the West Cook County Youth Club marked an important day in our calendar. Celebrating Unity Day and Bullying Prevention Month, 32 of our club members engaged in an enlightening anti-bullying program. The day was filled with interactive and insightful activities. Our members participated in a Q&A session led by Shawanda Steer …
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