Become a Member
BUILD A GREAT FUTURE
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana, young people have access to safe spaces, caring mentors, educational support, and opportunities to discover new passions.
Whether your child loves sports, STEM, the arts, leadership activities, or simply needs a positive place to go after school, there's a place for them at the Club.
Membership Information
Ages
Membership is available for school-aged youth in grades K–12, up to 18 years of age.
Hours
After School Programs
Monday – Thursday: Until 7:00 p.m.
Friday: Until 6:00 p.m.
Summer Programs
Hours vary by Club location. Most Clubs operate from approximately 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Membership Costs
Memberships
$60 per member (East Chicago, Cedar Lake, Hammond, Gary, & South Haven)
$85 Per Member (Duneland, Portage, & Valpo)
Summer Membership
$25 Membership Fee
Weekly or daily attendance fees are paid separately based on participation.
Need Financial Assistance?
Membership scholarships are available for qualifying families.
Why Families Choose the Club
Fun Comes First
Fun is one of our favorite values. After school, Club members enjoy engaging activities, new experiences, friendships, games, and opportunities to explore their interests.
Safety First
The safety and well-being of our members is our highest priority.
Our Clubs feature secure entrances, and staff members receive training in:
CPR
- First Aid
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Youth Safety Best Practices
Academic Success
We help young people succeed in school and beyond through:
- Free Tutoring
- Daily Homework Help
- Educational Enrichment Activities
- STEM Programs
- Leadership Development Opportunities
Our members have opportunities to participate in leadership and service organizations that create real-world impact.
Torch Club
A leadership and service program that encourages younger teens to develop leadership skills through community service and Club involvement.
Keystone Club
A leadership program focused on service, civic engagement, academic success, and career preparation for older teens.
Youth of the Year
The premier national recognition program of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, celebrating outstanding young people who demonstrate leadership, service, academic success, and strong character.
What's Unique at Our Clubs?
We provide Transportation to these schools:
*Rates may vary
Duneland:
- Bailly Elementary
- Brummitt Elementary
- Liberty Elementary
- Liberty Intermediate
- Westchester Intermediate
- Yost Elementary
East Chicago:
- East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Hammond:
- Edison Elementary
- Eggers Middle School
- Hammond Academy of Science and Technology (HAST)
- Harding Elementary
- Hess Elementary
- Jefferson Elementary
- Annie Burns Hicks Elementary
- Morton High School
- O'Bannon Elementary
- Scott Middle School
- Washington Irving Elementary
Gary:
- 21st Century Elementary
- 21 Century Middle School
- 21st Century High School
- Aspire Charter
- Beveridge Elementary
- Glen Park Academy
- Lake Ridge Middle School
- Lighthouse Elementary
- Lighthouse Middle School
- McCullough Academy
- Steel City Academy
- Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
- Williams Elementary
South Haven:
- Evans Elementary
- Meister Elementary
- South Haven Elementary - Club members are escorted by trained staff from their school to the Boys & Girls Club as part of our after-school programming.
- River Forest Jr./Sr. High School
Valparaiso:
- Benjamin Franklin Middle School
- Cooks Corners Elementary
- Flint Lake Elementary
- Northview Elementary
- Washington Township Schools
More Than a Place After School
The Boys & Girls Clubs experience goes beyond programs and activities.
It's a place where young people build friendships, discover new interests, gain confidence, and develop the skills they need for success in school, career, and life.
Every day, we're helping create great futures across Northwest Indiana.