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Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington is a non-profit organization seeking to provide recreation and companionship to the children and young adults of the community. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
The main building is located on Lincoln Street across from Third Street Park at the site of an old armory. The club also runs Crestmont Center.
The organization was founded in 1956. Howard A. Young, owner of Young's Luggage and Leather Goods, was a driving force and founding president of the club. Realtor Pete Dunn, who served as club president during the early 1960s, worked with Young, the Optimist Club, and others to raise funds to purchase the armory as a permanent club site.
Events and Fundraisers
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington holds multiple fundraising events each year including; the Strawberry Festival, benefit golf tournaments, an annual dinner, member/parent nights
Location and Hours
Main Club 311 South Lincoln Street P.O.Box 1716 Bloomington, IN 47402 Phone: 812-332-5311 Fax: 812-332-5970
Crestmont Center 1108 W. 14th Street P.O. Box 1716 Bloomington, IN 47402 Phone: 812-336-6501
Center Hours
Office: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
After School: 3:00PM - 8:00PM
