Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County Briefs: December 2014

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Many things happen at our Valparaiso Boys & Girls Club! Our members are growing and developing into responsible and caring individuals by participating in a host of key activities that fall into five core areas:

  • Character & Leadership Development
  • Education & Career Development
  • Health & Life Skills
  • The Arts
  • Sports, Fitness, & Recreation

Our Club provides diverse activities that meet the needs and interests of all youth! Our core areas engage young people in activities with adults, peers, and family members that enable them to develop self-esteem and reach their full potential. Club membership is $35 per child annually with fee assistance for those who qualify. All children are welcome to the Club visit twice and experience the fun before becoming a member!

Benefit Spotlight!
Did you know that we offer free memberships to those children with parents who are active in the military? Just our way of giving back to those who serve our country.

Main Events
Look what’s happening at the Club this month!

December:

  • Winter Indoor Soccer League registration began November 17th. Stop by the Club or visit our website to enroll. New this season: The 10-12 year old division will have soccer jerseys!
  • Our annual Holiday party is scheduled for December 19th 4-7pm. Members and their friends can experience food or activities from different cultures with the Around the World theme.
  • On December 12th @ 4pm–7:30pm and December 13th 11am—3pm community members will have a chance to create a clay tile for a mural that will be permanently displayed in the Central Park Plaza

Club hours are from 2:30 - 8:30 PM Monday through Friday! Come join us because GREAT Futures Start Here!

A Glance of Outstanding Club Programs
The National Fine Arts Exhibit is a year-long program that focuses on different medias and outlets in order to help encourage our members to participate in the Arts. All pieces will be judged at a local level based on age, and the winners will be then be allowed to participate in the State competition. If they win in the state competition, they have the opportunity to attend the National competition.

The different categories in the exhibits include:

  • Monochromatic Drawing
  • Multicolored Drawing
  • Pastel
  • Watercolor
  • Oil/acrylic
  • Print Making
  • Mixed Media
  • Collage
  • Sculpture

When School is Out, Our Club is in!

Our Club provides diverse activities that meet the needs and interests of all youth! Our core areas engage young people in activities with adults, peers, and family members that enable them to develop self-esteem and reach their full potential.

Club membership is $35 per child annually with fee assistance for those who qualify. All children are welcome to the Club visit twice and experience the fun before becoming a member!