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Boys & Girls Club of Lake County
Stronger Together for Our Kids
The Boys & Girls Club of Lake County is proud to be rooted in a community that believes in the power of youth. From families and volunteers to partners, donors, and local leaders, our impact is made possible through the collective support of those who care deeply about the future of our children.
Every child we serve represents the shared investment of a community committed to making a difference.
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Our impact is made possible with the help of great partners from our community!
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Our Impact
Founded in 2000, the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County (BGCLC) exists to inspire all young people – especially those who need us most.
Annual Report
The Boys & Girls Club of Lake County Annual Report highlights the impact made possible through the generosity of our donors, partners, and community.
Committees
Our committees play a vital role in advancing the mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County.
Public Notice: Proposed 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Application
Boys & Girls Club of Lake County (BGCLC) intends to apply for funding through the Illinois State Board of Education’s Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program.
If awarded, the grant will support high-quality before-school, after-school, and summer learning opportunities for students attending selected Lake County schools. Proposed programming will include academic support, STEM, literacy, arts, health and wellness, social-emotional learning, leadership development, college and career readiness, and family engagement activities designed to improve student achievement and overall youth success.
BGCLC welcomes input from parents, students, educators, community organizations, and residents regarding the educational and enrichment needs of local youth and families. Community comments will be considered during the development of the grant application.
A draft of the grant application will be available for public review upon request beginning the week of August 24.
Comments or questions may be submitted to:
Tania Surane
tsurane@bgclc.org
This notice is being published in accordance with the Illinois State Board of Education’s requirements for applicants to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program.
Posted: July 2026
Aviso Público: Solicitud Propuesta para el Programa de Centros Comunitarios de Aprendizaje del Siglo XXI (21st CCLC)
Boys & Girls Club of Lake County (BGCLC) tiene la intención de solicitar fondos a través del programa Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) de la Junta Estatal de Educación de Illinois (Illinois State Board of Education).
De ser otorgados, estos fondos apoyarán oportunidades de aprendizaje de alta calidad antes y después del horario escolar, así como durante el verano, para estudiantes que asisten a escuelas seleccionadas del condado de Lake. La programación propuesta incluirá apoyo académico, actividades STEM (ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas), alfabetización, artes, salud y bienestar, aprendizaje socioemocional, desarrollo de liderazgo, preparación para la universidad y las carreras profesionales, y actividades de participación familiar diseñadas para mejorar el rendimiento académico y el éxito integral de los estudiantes.
BGCLC invita a padres de familia, estudiantes, educadores, organizaciones comunitarias y residentes a compartir sus comentarios sobre las necesidades educativas y de enriquecimiento de los jóvenes y las familias de nuestra comunidad. Las opiniones recibidas serán consideradas durante el desarrollo de la solicitud de subvención.
Un borrador de la solicitud de subvención estará disponible para revisión pública, previa solicitud, a partir de la semana del 24 de agosto.
Los comentarios o preguntas pueden enviarse a:
Tania Surane
tsurane@bgclc.org
Este aviso se publica de conformidad con los requisitos de la Junta Estatal de Educación de Illinois para los solicitantes del programa 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC).
Publicado: Julio de 2026