Every parent wants a safe, affordable place to send their kids after school. Our Clubs offer that and much more. When you enroll your child in a Boys & Girls Club, you get peace of mind knowing they are under the guidance of caring, professional staff members. Our youth development experts empower kids and teens to excel in school, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives on their paths to great futures.
Every day at the Club, our skilled and caring staff provide the guidance and encouragement that young people need to progress grades annually and graduate from high school with a plan for the future. Club membership is open to all youth between the ages of 5 and 18.
Spots are limited and appointed on a first come first serve basis. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Alexia Thurber at (260)-744-0998 ext. 127 or at athurber@bgcfw.org.
Hours: 2:30PM - 7:30PM
(260) 744-0998
2609 Fairfield Avenue
*Transportation is limited
Hours : 2:30PM - 7:30PM
(260) 600-1216
2825 Fairfield Avenue
*Must be an FFE student to attend
Hours : 2:30PM - 7:00PM
(260) 705-1999
2536 E Tillman Rd
*Serves EACS students
June 1 - July 31 2026
Regular Program: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Early Bird Program: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (additional fee)
*All members must arrive no later than 11 am and should not be picked up before 4 pm.
Open to ages 5-18
* 5 year olds must be enrolled in Kindergarten
Regular membership: Free (10:00 AM - 5:30 PM hours)
Early Bird membership: $60 per member. $130 for households with 3+ members (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM hours)
All club members will receive lunch and a snack. Members enrolled in the Early Bird Program will also receive breakfast.
How do I know which membership to select?
For the Early Bird program, select the Early Bird membership — This option allows your child to attend from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM for an additional fee.
If your child will only attend during regular program hours, select the regular membership option - This allows your child to attend from 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM at no cost.
My child is currently enrolled for the school year, do I need to re-enroll for the summer?
All current members must be re-enrolled if attending the summer program
All memberships are appointed on a first come first serve basis.
Do I need to attend orientation again if I have already completed one before?
Orientation is mandatory for all parents after each enrollment/re-enrollment.
Failure to attend an orientation may result in your child(ren) losing their spot.
There is a one time fee of $15.00 per child ($35.00 for 3 or more) for the year.
All parents must attend a parent orientation before their child can start attending. An orientation will be scheduled after the membership application is turned in.
Boys & Girls Clubs serve youth ages *5-18 from all communities and walks of life.
*5 year olds must be in Kindergarten to attend.
FWCS: Abbett, Blackhawk, Fairfield, Harrison Hill, Kekionga, Lakeside, Lane, Levan Scott, Maplewood, Memorial Park, Miami, Northside, Portage, Southside, South Wayne, Study, Wayne, Towles
EACS: Prince Chapman, Southwick, Heritage, New Haven High School, MLK Montessori School, Harding
For late pickups, parents will be charged a dollar per minute per child.
For Fellowship, Fairfield Elementary, and Brookmill, all members must be picked up by 7:00 pm.
For Fairfield (main site) and First Baptist, all members must be picked up by 7:30 pm.
All club members must be re-enrolled prior to each session. If your child was enrolled for the school year and will be attending during the summer as well, they must be reregistered for the summer session. Click here to re-enroll online!
If the school your child attends is closed, your Club site is closed.
I like theater now after doing a program on stage through the Club! Over all we had a lot of fun going to BGCFW. Today, I am married with two handsome little boys and I work at Bowen Center in Fort Wayne as a Skills Coach!
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov
