Boys & Girls Club of Joliet

10/22/2026

The Boys & Girls Club of Joliet is looking for passionate individuals and groups to lead special interest clubs and help our youth explore new interests, develop skills, and discover their potential!

Whether your passion is chess, crocheting, knitting, dance, theatre, physical fitness, or something unique, we invite you to share your talents with our Club members.We welcome volunteers for both one-time opportunities and ongoing involvement. Your time, talents, and creativity can make a lasting impact on the lives of local youth.

Visit bgcjoliet.com to apply to volunteer!

10/19/2026

Join us today, at Hamburgerseria in Joliet from 11 AM–9 PM! Mention the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet, and 15% of the proceeds will support our youth and programs. Enjoy a great meal while giving back to your community!

Thank you for your support!

10/15/2026

ONLY 3 DAYS AWAY!

Join us for the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet Community Open House this Saturday, October 17, from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM!

Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon of fun, community, and entertainment! 🏀

🏰 Bouncy house
🎧 DJ and music
🏀 Open gym for basketball
🎬 Showing of the Joliet Still Bridges documentary
🍿 Concessions available for purchase

Come out, have some fun, and see what the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet has to offer!

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

We hope to see you there! Bring your family and invite your friends. Let's make it a great afternoon!

10/14/2026

Indigenous Peoples' Day at the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet was super fun! Thanks to Joliet Park District's Pilcher Park Nature Center for a fantastic field trip. Skins, Skulls, S**t Away was a hit! Our members had a blast learning about local wildlife .

Thank you to Noah for the awesome science experiments at Professor Blast's Science Lab! It was a fun and educational day for our kiddos!



The Boys & Girls Club of Joliet is a PROUD United Way of Will County funded community Partner!

10/10/2026

Hey everyone!

Mark your calendars for Monday, October 19th and head on over to Hamburgerseria in Joliet! From 11 am - 9 pm, enjoy a delicious meal while supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet. Just mention you're there to support the Club, and 15% of the proceeds will go towards helping our youth. Thank you so much for your support!

10/09/2026

A big thank you to State Rep Jessica Dixon Heitman for visiting the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet! We truly appreciate you taking the time to tour our Club, learn more about our programs, and see firsthand the impact we are making in the lives of local youth.

We look forward to building a strong partnership and working together to create more opportunities for the young people in our community!

10/09/2026

A HUGE thank you to Ryan Behrens for raising $3,500 for the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet! To date, Ryan has raised more than $20,000 in support of the Club and the young people we serve.

Ryan, your continued compassion, generosity, and unwavering support mean so much to our organization. Thank you for believing in our mission and making a lasting impact on the lives of Joliet’s youth. We are truly grateful to have you in our corner!

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

The Boys & Girls Club of Joliet are so grateful to Battalion Chief James LuKancic, Joliet Fire Department, for visiting the Club during Fire Prevention Week! The youth had a blast learning how to use a fire extinguisher with the fire simulator. It's amazing to see our kids engaged and educated on fire safety. Thank you for your dedication to serving our community!



The Boys & Girls Club of Joliet is a PROUD United Way of Will County funded community Partner!

10/05/2026

The Boys & Girls Club of Joliet were so proud to recognize the Old National Bank Joliet team as our honoree at the 2026 Joliet Philanthropy Recognition Awards Luncheon!

The Old National Bank team has done an incredible job providing financial literacy classes, life and workforce readiness sessions, sponsoring a number of Club events, and consistently showing up when needed.

Special thanks to Dan Mihelich for accepting the award on behalf of Old National Bank. The Club greatly appreciates your service, partnership, and dedication to our young people.

Thank you, Old National Bank, for continuing to invest in the youth of Joliet!