Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois

10/22/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Make sure you secure your spot here: bit.ly/4iSWXJ6 🩵

Creativity is hitting the runway! ✨

Join us for our Fashion Industry Club Showcase and see original creations designed by BGCNCIL teens as they bring their ideas to life on the runway.
Our Fashion Industry Club gives teens the opportunity to explore the fashion industry, build new skills and turn their creativity into something they can proudly share with their community. Come celebrate their hard work and see what they’ve created!

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Boys & Girls Club of Elgin
355 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120

🎟️ Reserve your complimentary seat: https://bit.ly/4iSWXJ6

10/20/2026

STEM in action at Club Herget! Our members are putting their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to the test through exciting engineering design challenges. Each challenge encourages them to think like engineers and discover what they can accomplish!

10/20/2026

Creativity is hitting the runway! ✨

Join us for our Fashion Industry Club Showcase and see original creations designed by BGCNCIL teens as they bring their ideas to life on the runway.
Our Fashion Industry Club gives teens the opportunity to explore the fashion industry, build new skills and turn their creativity into something they can proudly share with their community. Come celebrate their hard work and see what they’ve created!

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Boys & Girls Club of Elgin
355 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120

🎟️ Reserve your complimentary seat: https://bit.ly/4iSWXJ6

10/14/2026

A little bit of everything at Club South Elgin! 💙 From creative projects to fun activities with friends, our members are making the most of every day with opportunities to explore, learn, and grow. Take a look at some of our recent highlights! ✨

10/12/2026

We saved you a seat! ✨

We are officially 10 days away from our Fashion Industry Club Showcase and we would love for you to see the original creations designed by our BGCNCIL teens!

Our Fashion Industry Club gives teens the opportunity to explore the fashion industry, build new skills and turn their creativity into something they can proudly share with their community. Come celebrate their hard work and see what they’ve created!

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Boys & Girls Club of Elgin
355 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120

🎟️ Reserve your complimentary seat: https://bit.ly/4iSWXJ6

10/10/2026

It's rivalry weekend!!!

There's two fun events happening this weekend to celebrate the Bears vs. Packers rivalry! 🐻🧀

🧀 TODAY (Saturday), 11 AM–2 PM: Stop by a participating Chicagoland Michael's store to make your very own FREE Cheese Grater Hat!

🏈 TOMORROW (Sunday), starting at 11 AM: Join us for Bear Bash at Dave & Busters in Schaumburg! We've got free prize drawings every quarter, a special halftime prize (signed Jerry Azumah football and $100 gift card) , Bears fan contests, raffles, and lots of fun planned! And the bonus? 20% of food and non-alcoholic beverage sales go back to Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois!

Bear Bash is FREE to attend and you can RSVP through tomorrow morning. Today is also your last chance to purchase Play & Buffet tickets! RSVP/ticket link is in the comments. ⬇️

Hope to see you this weekend! GO BEARS! 🐻🏈

10/08/2026

A little snapshot of kindness in action! 📸💙

This week, our Schaumburg teens spent time giving back through a special volunteer project with Hearts for Hope.

A special thank you to Jennie Raymer for making this opportunity possible and to Hearts for Hope for including our teens!

10/08/2026

🏈🐻 You've GOT to be at the best Bears vs. Packers watch party in Chicagoland this Sunday!

We're pulling out all the stops for BEAR BASH, and just WAIT until you see some of the incredible auction items we've lined up! 👀🔥

🏈 4 Tickets to Bears vs. Jaguars on December 6 at Soldier Field- 4 seats in section 112, row 6 (25 yard line)! Yes, SIX rows from the field!

🐻 Autographed Richard Dent Jersey — a piece of Bears history!

⛳ Golf Foursome at Elgin Country Club — grab your favorite golfing buddies!

🏈 Autographed Montez Sweat Football — straight from one of our favorite Bears defenders!

🎨 Caleb Williams Large Canvas — a must-have for any Bears fan!

And that's just a sneak peek! We've got even MORE great auction items waiting for you!

📍 Dave & Buster's Schaumburg
📅 Sunday, October 11
🚪 Check-in: 11 AM | Kickoff: NOON

🎟️ RSVP FOR FREE! Enjoy the big game, fan contests, free prize drawings, and access to our auction! Want to make a day of it? Grab a $45 Play & Buffet ticket for a tailgate buffet and unlimited arcade play!

Plus, 20% of food and non-alcoholic beverage sales during Bear Bash will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois! 💙

We're bringing together football, fun, incredible prizes, and a whole lot of heart — all to support the kids and teens who need us most.

Don't just watch Bears vs. Packers at home. Come watch it with us! 🐻⬇️

👉 RSVP or grab your tickets: www.bgcbearbash.com

10/06/2026

🏈 It’s Bears vs. Packers rivalry week! 🐻⬇️

To help us celebrate our upcoming Bear Bash fundraiser, we’ve teamed up with Chicago-area Michaels Stores for a little pre-game-day fun for our young Bears fans!

🧀 Join us Saturday, October 10 between 11 am - 2 pm at your local Michael's and make your very own cheese grater hat — because what better way to get ready for Bears vs. Packers than turning a cheesehead into a craft project? 😂

Then join us Sunday for Bear Bash at Dave & Buster’s Schaumburg as we cheer on the Bears and raise funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois!

Craft Saturday. Beat the Packers Sunday. 🐻⬇️

10/03/2026

n🏈 Bear Bash Update: The NFL Had Other Plans!

Apparently, the NFL and FOX didn’t check the Bear Bash calendar before moving the Bears-Packers game to noon. 😅

Unfortunately, the new kickoff time means Jerry Azumah will no longer be able to join us at Bear Bash. But there’s good news for our VIP and Fan Experience ticket holders- we’re planning a separate event with Jerry in the near future, giving you an even more personal and unique experience with him. Stay tuned for details!

But Bear Bash is still ON- and there’s still a lot to look forward to!

🏈 Bears vs. Packers on the big screens
🍽️ Tailgate buffet & unlimited arcade game play for Play & Buffet ticket holders
🎟️ Free prize drawings every quarter
🎁 Great prizes and game-day giveaways
🛍️ Auction items and packages
🏆 Best Dressed fan contest
🐻 Most Bears-Obsessed fan contest
🙌 Plenty of game-day fun with fellow Bears and Packers fans

And it’s all while supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois and the youth we serve.

📅 Sunday, October 11
⏰ Check-in begins at 11:00 AM | Kickoff at Noon
📍 Dave & Buster’s Schaumburg

🎟️ RSVP for FREE or purchase your ticket by October 5 and receive one additional free entry in our quarterly prize drawings!

www.bgcbearbash.com

The NFL may have changed the schedule…but they’re not ruining our party. 🐻⬇️🏈

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