Boys & Girls Club of Rockford

06/16/2026

Boys & Girls Club of Rockford is hiring, and we're looking for people who want their work to actually matter. If you light up around kids and want to help build great futures, come do it with us.
We're filling these roles now:
⭐ Membership & Financial Assistance Coordinator
⭐ Assistant Site Coordinator
⭐ Teen Coordinator
⭐ Youth Development Professional
⭐ Tutors
Great work, great people, and a front row seat to the difference you're making. Apply today at rgreatfutures.org/careers.
Know someone who'd be perfect? Tag them or share this post. 💙

06/16/2026

Our after school doors are opening again, and there's a spot waiting for your kid. 🎒

Registration for Boys & Girls Club of Rockford after school programs is officially OPEN. From the final bell to pickup, kids get a safe place, homework help, hot meals, friends, and a whole lot of fun.

💛 Childcare assistance is available.

RPS and Harlem buses shuttle kids straight from school to the Club. Here's where:
📍 Blackhawk Unit
330 15th Ave, Rockford | 815-961-1213
Buses from: Constance Lane, Lathrop, Washington, Lincoln, East

📍 Carlson Unit
7406 Elm Ave, Machesney Park | 815-633-2287
Buses from: all Harlem School District schools

📍 First Covenant Church
316 Wood Rd, Rockford | 815-988-4414
Buses from: Bloom, Brookview, Carlson, Haskell, Johnson, Montessori, Spring Creek, Whitehead, Eisenhower, Lincoln

📍 Flodin Unit
1000 Mill Rd, Rockford | 815-332-4988
Buses from: Brookview, Cherry Valley, Gregory, Marshall, Montessori, Rolling Green

📍 Orton Keyes Unit
633 Ranger St, Rockford
Buses from: Riverdahl

📍 Stenstrom Unit
609 Kilburn Ave, Rockford | 815-494-7007
Buses from: Conklin, Ellis, Haskell, Lewis Lemon, Welsh, West View

Register today at bgcrockford.org. Questions? Call the unit nearest you.

The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford is to improve the quality of life for youth in our community, regardless of s*x, race or economic background.

06/08/2026

SMASH XV: The Remix was EVERYTHING. 🎉

Last Friday, our community showed up and showed OUT for the kids of Boys & Girls Club of Rockford. The energy, the generosity, the love in that room was unmatched.

We're still riding the wave and the giving isn't over yet. If you missed the night or want to keep the momentum going, the donation link is still open:

👉 https://tinyurl.com/dfhp4ndn
Every gift directly supports 3,200+ young people right here in Rockford. Thank you to every donor, sponsor, and supporter who made SMASH XV unforgettable.

06/05/2026

Tonight is the night. SMASH XV: The Remix is HERE.
Doors open at 6:30 PM at UMB Bank Pavilion at Aldeen. If you have a ticket, we cannot wait to see you. If you don't, there is still time to grab one.

📅 Tonight, June 5, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 UMB Bank Pavilion at Aldeen
👗 Embrace gallery chic for a stylish evening of celebration

Every person in that room tonight is investing in Rockford's 3,200+ kids. Let's make it a night to remember.

Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/dfhp4ndn

06/05/2026

Looking for a summer program for your child? We still have space available at our First Covenant Church location!

Children entering K–8 can enjoy:
• Tutoring
• Sports & Games
• Arts & Crafts
• Digital Development
• STEM Activities
• Nutrition Education

📍 316 Wood Rd., Rockford, IL 61107
📞 815-988-4414
⏰ 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
📅 June 1–July 31

Register now at bgcrockford.org

06/05/2026

Building strong families and strong futures!

Our Stenstrom Unit recently hosted another successful Parent Night, bringing families together for an evening of connection, engagement, and fun. Parents had the opportunity to earn raffle tickets throughout the event for a chance to win a Family Gift Basket valued at $150.

Congratulations to our lucky winners, the Benner Family!

Thank you to all of the families who participated and helped make the evening a success. We love seeing our Club families engaged and involved in their children's Club experience.

06/01/2026

Just 4 days until The Boys & Girls Club of Rockford's SMASH XV: The Remix

If you have been on the fence, now is the time. Tickets are still on sale, but the room is filling up fast.

Every seat filled means more resources, more programs, and more opportunities for Rockford's 3,200+ kids.

Individual tickets: $150
Sponsorships starting at $2,500
Grab your spot now: Click here for tickets and sponsorships
https://tinyurl.com/dfhp4ndn

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 UMB Bank Pavilion
👗 Attire: Embrace gallery chic for a stylish evening of celebration

Tag a friend who needs to be there. Share this post. Help us fill the room for Rockford's kids.

05/27/2026

Right here in Rockford, and across Illinois, Boys & Girls Clubs are changing lives. We are proud to be part of the Boys & Girls Clubs Illinois Alliance, working alongside leaders statewide to ensure every young person has the support and opportunities they deserve.

A huge thank you to our BGCR team, Trustees, and all the advocates and legislators making this work possible.

Illinois needs Club kids. And Club kids need all of us.

What does it look like when every young person has somewhere to belong? In Illinois, it looks like this. The Illinois Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs supports...

05/25/2026

When youth are given the opportunity to create, they do incredible things. ✨

This mural at our Stenstrom Boys & Girls Club was designed and painted by members of our Charm Class Art Club and Boys Art Club in partnership with local artists Mathews and Jesse T Leachy

Centered on empowerment and positivity, the mural represents the supportive environment our youth create for one another every day — lifting one another up, building confidence, and creating a space where everyone belongs.

Centered around empowerment and positivity, the mural represents the supportive environment our youth create for one another every day — lifting each other up, building confidence, and creating a space where everyone belongs.

We are incredibly proud of the creativity, teamwork, and heart that went into this project. 💙

05/23/2026

We are so grateful to the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and the In Youth We Trust Council for championing the safety of our kids at the Flodin Club. It means the world to have partners who invest in creating safe spaces where Rockford's youth can learn and grow. Thank you! 💙

We are happy to provide a grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford for the installation a new security door at their Flodin location—helping create a safer, more secure environment for the youth, families, and staff who rely on this important community space every day.

We’re proud to support projects that strengthen our community and invest in the well-being of local children and families.