Bethalto Club
Our History
In 1968 the Boys Club began with 25 members. We had caring adults who saw a need and took action to create a positive place for kids. Their goal was to keep kids off the streets and their main programming revolved around sports and recreation. A core group of volunteers ran the Club for 4 years. In 1972 they secured funding, hired an executive director and met requirements for Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Some years later the Board of Directors saw a need to serve girls and in 1989 became the Boys & Girls Club of Bethalto. In 2016 they saw a need in Brooklyn and opened a site in the Lovejoy School to serve those students with after school and summer programming.
Today the Club serves youth from Bethalto & 15 surrounding communities. We still have caring adults that volunteer their time to serve as board members and program volunteers.
Youth from Bethalto & 15
surrounding communities
50+ Years and
Going Strong!
Bethalto
324 E. Central St.
Bethalto, IL 62010
Phone 618-377-6030
registration.bgcb@bgcstl.org
Boys & Girls Club of Lovejoy
800 Madison Avenue
Lovejoy, IL 62059 Phone 618-377-6030
registration.bgcb@bgcstl.org
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About Our Sites & Programs
We have two locations: Bethalto and Lovejoy School in Brooklyn, where we offer time tested and nationally recognized programs and activities in the areas of:
Volunteers
Business is booming as we see an increased need for after school programs and a safe, affordable place for kids to go. Our future is bright because our biggest asset remains the same, caring adults who care about our kids.
Our average daily attendance in a normal summer is over 200 youth and last school year we averaged over 240 each day.
Volunteers play a major role in our organization, supporting the paid staff in many ways. They serve as coaches, mentors, program aids, and sharing their talents through art and cooking classes. Many Alumni continue to give back through volunteering. All volunteers are screened and background checked.
Fundraising
28th Annual “Help Kids Classic”
Boys & Girls Club of Bethalto Golf Classic
June 2, 2024 | Belk Park Golf Course, Wood River, IL
The Boys & Girls Club of Bethalto’s Annual “Help Kids Classic” supports the much needed youth development programs offered at our two locations: Bethalto and Lovejoy School in Brooklyn.
Help Kids Dinner Auction
Boys & Girls Club of Bethalto
Coming November 2024 | TBD
This annual dinner auction is always a fun, themed event. It includes something for everyone with silent and live auctions, a designer purse raffle, bourbon/wine pull, lots of socializing, and a great program featuring our Youth of the Year.
Proceeds from our “Help Kids” Auction will help support the much-needed youth development programs offered at our two locations: Bethalto and Lovejoy School in Brooklyn.
Wreath & Grave Blanket Sales
Orders for fresh wreaths, grave blankets and garland are taken in October for November pick up. A wonderful way to support the Club and decorate for the holidays.
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Individual Donors welcome year round.
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Programs & Activities
- Field Trips
- Cooking
- Skating
- Bowling
- Splash Pad
Bethalto Club News
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER ST. LOUIS MERGES WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BETHALTO, IL
EXCLUSIVE: BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER ST. LOUIS MERGES WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BETHALTO, IL St. Louis, MO, October, 2020: After years of exploration and discussions, the Boards of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) and the Boys & Girls Club of Bethalto unanimously voted to merge. All parties agreed that a...