Valparaiso Club
Welcome to the Valparaiso Club

The Valparaiso Club provides a safe, supportive environment where young people can learn, grow, build friendships, and develop the skills they need for success


Through after-school programs, academic support, athletics, leadership opportunities, and enrichment activities, Club members have access to experiences that help them thrive both in school and in life.

Club Information

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Address

708 Evans Avenue

Valparaiso, IN 46383


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Phone

(219) 462-2182
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Hours - After School

Mon–Thu until 7 PM, 

Fri until 6 PM

Membership Options

Memberships

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Summer Membership

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$25 per member - Valid June - August

Once your child becomes a member, you can select and pay for the specific weeks or days they will attend summer programming. Optional field trips are available for an additional fee.

School Year Membership

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$85 per member - Valid August - June

Transportation Services


The Valparaiso Club partners with local schools to provide transportation from school to the Club.

Transportation must be coordinated with both your child's school and the Club.

Schools Served

Ben Franklin Middle School
Central Elementary
Cooks Corners Elementary
Flint Lake Elementary
Memorial Elementary
Northview Elementary
Parkview Elementary
SELF School
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Valparaiso High School
Washington Township Elementary*

Transportation Fee Schools

The following schools have an after-school transportation fee:

Ben Franklin Middle School
Cooks Corners Elementary
Flint Lake Elementary
Northview Elementary
Washington Township Elementary

Transportation Fee:

$40 Per Member ($30 Per Member March, August, December) 

Athletic Leagues

The Valparaiso Club offers a variety of youth athletic leagues that help members stay active, build confidence, and develop teamwork skills.


Available Leagues

  • Basketball
  • Flag Football
  • Volleyball
  • Dodgeball

Valparaiso Club Closures & Camp Days

Date/s Closure Reason
November 3, 2026 Proessional Development Day
November 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday
December 24, 2026 Christmas Eve
December 25, 2026 Christmas Day
January 1, 2027 New Year's Day
January 18,2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 15, 2027 Presidents' Day
March 26, 2027 CLT (Club Leadership Team) Meeting
May 4, 2026 Professional Development Day
Date/s Camp Reason Price
October 12-13, 2026 Fall Break $24/day
December 21-23, 2026 Holiday Break $72/week
December 28-31, 2026 Holiday Break $96/week
February 12, 2027 Winter Break $24/day
March 22-25, 2027 Spring Break $96/week
March 29, 2027 No School; Snow Make-Up Day $24/day

Club Leadership

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Club Director

Meranda Purtee
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mpurtee@bgcgreaternwi.org
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Program Director

Jonathan Owens
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jowens@bgcgreaternwi.org
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Membership Coordinator

Kelly Garza
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kgarza@bgcgreaternwi.org
Ready to Join the Valparaiso Club?
Give your child access to a safe place where they can learn, grow, build friendships, and create a bright future.
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