Afterschool Enrichment Programs
21st Century MyTime Program
The 21st Century MyTime program will not operate on half-days, non-attendance days, school holidays, and emergency school closing days. The program operates during the school year for a minimum of 28 weeks and summer programming is also provided through the 21st Century Grant.
Activities
Homework support
Academic enrichment
Team buildings
Social Skills
STEM/Robotics
Art
Chess
Music
Reading
Sports, fitness
Culinary activities
Career and college readiness
Field trips
Philosophical Questioning
SEL
Theatre Improv
2024-25 Community Partners:
Cities in Schools of Aurora
Fox Valley Park District
City of Aurora
Aurora University
Junior Achievement
Everfi
Paramount School of the Arts
SD129 STEM and SEL
iCook Culinary Program
Aurora Public Library
The Frog Lady
Dupage Children's Museum
University of Illinois Extension
Afterschool Program Sites Include:
Middle School
PUBLIC NOTICE
Fox Valley Park District in partnership with West Aurora School District 129 has applied for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Continuation Grant for the upcoming FY25 2024-2025 school year On November 12, 2024.This original grant application was submitted to IBSE on September 9, 2021 and it includes the following schools: Hall, Nicholson, Schneider, and Smith Elementary Schools and Jefferson Middle School. If awarded, this will be year three of a three year grant cycle.This funding would support after-school and summer enrichment programs for eligible students. Aurora University will be the External Evaluator for the program.
Boy's & Girl's Club in partnership with West Aurora School District 129 is currently applying for a new 21st Century Grant for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Schools include: Greenman, Nancy Hill, and McCleery Elementary Schools and Herget Middle School. If awarded, this will be year one of three of the grant cycle.
Karen Harkness
Director of Programs
Office: 630-692-9524
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
September 3rd, 2024 –
May 1st, 2025
Elementary Sites
2:20 – 5:15PM
(Monday – Thursday)
Middle School Sites
3:40 – 6:30PM
(Monday – Thursday)
Boys & Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club of North Central Illinois offers after-school services to Fearn, Freeman, Greenman, Goodwin, Hill, and McCleery elementary schools, in addition to Herget Middle School. At the Club, we aim for each youth member to have fun in a safe environment, while fostering supportive relationships with staff and peers, exposing youth to unique program opportunities, and recognizing members for their efforts and accomplishments.
The Basics:
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Our program features a low-to-no cost membership free structure, providing sliding scale fees to ensure that all students interested in participating are able to join. Approximately 80% of families are eligible to participate in our programs for free.
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Elementary programs at Fearn, Freeman Greenman, Goodwin, Hill, and McCleery are offered daily from dismissal until 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, on days when school is in session.
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Close-to-home evening transportation is provided for 1st through 5th grade students at 4:30pm.
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In an effort to ensure student safety of our youngest students, kindergarteners are not eligible to receive evening transportation. Instead, we kindly ask that parents or guardians pick them up directly from our Club location. Our program concludes daily at 6:00 P.M., providing ample time for caregivers to arrive and collect their children.
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Herget Middle School's program is offered on Fridays from dismissal until 6:00pm.
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Close-to-home evening transportation is provided for Herget Middle School students at 5:15pm.
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A 1:15 staff-to-student ratio is maintained to ensure that members get the support and attention needed from our team of youth development professionals.
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Nutritious snacks are provided daily after school.
What We Offer:
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Academic Enrichment – Students receive assistance with their daily homework assignments, in addition to hands-on learning activities that promote literacy and STEM.
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Social Emotional & Community Building Activities – Our students participate in positive community activities that develop social skills and relationship building.
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Sports & Recreation - Activities will build self-esteem, positive communication skills and promote physical fitness, leadership skills and working as a team.
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The Arts – Visual arts, crafts, and performing arts help promote creativity and self-expression.
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Extras – In partnership with local businesses, students have the opportunity to participate in field trips and engage with leaders in the community.
HOW TO JOIN
- Register online via our MyClubHub parent portal at https://bgcncil.org/register/.
- All elementary families must complete a Membership Fee Determination Form as a second step to the application process.
- Completed applications will receive a confirmation email with the child’s start date, or indication if the child is on a waitlist.
- Call our bilingual team at 847-608-5017 for more information or enrollment support.