Homework Hangout Club, Inc.

Homework Hangout Club, Inc. Homework Hangout Club Inc. is a training program and center for youth, young adults, and their families in Decatur, IL. Since 1991, Homework Hangout Club, Inc.

of Decatur, IL has operated after-school and summer programs designed to address the needs of a target population that has frequently exhibited disproportionally high rates of school dropout and, subsequently, behaviors and choices that reflect a non-mainstream way of life. Homework Hangout provides academic, vocational, life skills, recreational, and social programming wherein we deliver consiste

nt, positive outcomes to over 300 youth each year. Some of our major program accomplishments include:

• A 100% graduation rate among its twelfth-grade participants.
• Our youth have raised their Grade Point Average (GPA) from a 1.15 to 3.01 on a 4.0 scale.
• Our youth reduced their rate of unexcused absences and suspensions from school by 78.2%.
• Our program hosts a Summer Youth Employment Program for 200 youth and young adults.
• Our program designed and implemented a vocational training curriculum.
• Our program started an on-campus tutoring program where youth went to Millikin University to be tutored four days a week.
• Our youth have traveled to Springfield, Chicago, and throughout Illinois to visit civic institutions, talk to state and federal representatives, and learn about how government works.
• Our youth designed and implemented a community-wide needs assessment survey.
• Our youth designed and acted in public service announcements, broadcast over local networks, to encourage others to raise grades, stop violence, and improve public behaviors.
• Our youth participate in an annual HBCU college tour.

Our summer campers are learning the power of words. Week one started strong with students learning what it means to insp...
06/19/2026

Our summer campers are learning the power of words. Week one started strong with students learning what it means to inspire someone to take one step further towards their dreams.

Homework Hangout Club, Inc. is closed today, Thursday, June 18, 2026, due to a building power outage caused by last nigh...
06/18/2026

Homework Hangout Club, Inc. is closed today, Thursday, June 18, 2026, due to a building power outage caused by last night’s storms. We encourage all of you to stay safe today as we navigate the storm cleanup.

06/17/2026

Homework Hangout Club, Inc. will close today, 6/17/2026, at 1:00 p.m. due to the inclement weather. All afternoon programs are closed, and the parent orientation scheduled for this afternoon will be rescheduled to a later date.

Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe!

School may be out, but learning can still shine all summer long!Small activities like journaling, hands-on projects, and...
06/12/2026

School may be out, but learning can still shine all summer long!

Small activities like journaling, hands-on projects, and weekly library trips can help kids stay curious and have fun.

Which idea would your child enjoy the most? Let us know in the comments!

A strong summer starts with a strong community. As we prepare for summer programs, your encouragement helps us create sa...
06/05/2026

A strong summer starts with a strong community. As we prepare for summer programs, your encouragement helps us create safe, welcoming spaces where young people can keep building toward their future. Every bit of support makes a real impact.

See how you can donate or contribute to help our students be the best they can be this summer.

www.hhcdecatur.org

05/29/2026

It starts with one small seed. 🌱

Greatness is already inside you. With care and nurturing, it can grow through anything.

Welcome to our Mindset Growth Garden.

Summer is for learning, laughing, and trying new things! ☀️We’ve got exciting summer opportunities for kids to learn, gr...
05/22/2026

Summer is for learning, laughing, and trying new things! ☀️

We’ve got exciting summer opportunities for kids to learn, grow, and have fun! We’d love to have you be part of it. Whether you’re looking to sign your child up or volunteer with us, visit our website or contact us to learn more and get involved.

Behind so many strong, growing students is a caregiver who never gives up on them. Today, we’re honoring the moms and ca...
05/10/2026

Behind so many strong, growing students is a caregiver who never gives up on them. Today, we’re honoring the moms and caregivers who guide, encourage, and stand beside young people through every season. We see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you. 💐

Happy National Teacher’s Day! ✏️Today we’re celebrating the educators and mentors who keep showing up for young people d...
05/05/2026

Happy National Teacher’s Day! ✏️

Today we’re celebrating the educators and mentors who keep showing up for young people day after day. Every lesson and moment of support helps students build confidence that reaches far beyond the classroom.

Tag a teacher who made a difference in your life and help us say thank you! 💙

If you showed up today, you’re already winning! 💙You don’t have to be perfect to make progress. You just have to keep sh...
05/01/2026

If you showed up today, you’re already winning! 💙

You don’t have to be perfect to make progress. You just have to keep showing up.

Homework Hangout Club is your little reminder that support, consistency, and community go a long way.

Tag someone who needs this boost today. ✨

Address

249 S Webster Street
Decatur, IL
62521

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+12178722306

Website

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