The South Haven Boys & Girls Club recently recognized 12-year-old Nick Childers, a sixth grader at Willowcreek Middle School as the May Member of the Month.
Childers was honored for his outstanding behavior and positive involvement with various programs of the Boys & Girls Club including basketball leagues and helping out at the Battle of the Badges Tournament. A Club member for four years, Childers also enjoys playing football with his friends and rooting for his favorite sports team, the Chicago White Sox.
The Member of the Month program recognizes Club members who best represent the Club’s mission to inspire and enable the youth of our communities to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. The Boys & Girls Club of Porter County provides children ages 5 to 18 with quality programming as well as a full range of daily after school activities or summer activities including homework help, games and enrichment activities that focuses on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. They also offer an affordable annual membership of $25.00 ($20 at the Duneland Club) with Club sites located in Valparaiso, South Haven, Portage and Chesterton.
For more information on Club membership, volunteer opportunities or to make a tax deductible donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County, please contact your local Club or call (219) 464-7282 or visit www.bgcpocoorg.