PROGRAM FEES & FINANCIAL SUPPORT

For the past four years, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor was required by public grant funding to offer school-year programs at no cost. Those grant requirements, and the funding, have now ended. Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, program fees will be introduced for school-year programming. This step is necessary to sustain our services, strengthen program quality, and ensure we can continue reaching as many kids and families as possible. Program fees allow us to: • Maintain safe, well-staffed Club environments • Retain and support caring, trained professionals • Provide consistent, high-quality academic, enrichment, and wellness programming • Responsibly steward public and donor resources to serve more kids over time

Program fees begin with the 2026–2027 school year and apply to school-year programs only, including before care and after-school services.

No. At this time, program fees apply only to school-year programming. Summer Learning Labs are not impacted.

• Teen Center (Portage School of Leaders): As a drop-in program, teens will only pay the $50 annual membership fee. • Tween Center (Phair Family Leadership Center): Weekly program fees will apply.

All fees are per child • Annual Membership Fee: $50 • Before Care: • $40 per week • $25 per week (Free & Reduced Lunch rate) • After-School (Clubtime): • $40 per week • $30 per week (Free & Reduced Lunch rate) • Athletics: $40 per sport, per season • Break Camps: $30 per day Please note: Failure to make payments may result in suspension from current and future programming until the balance is resolved.

The annual membership fee helps cover administrative costs and ensures families have access to consistent, high-quality programming throughout the year.

Families who qualify for Free & Reduced Lunch through their school district are eligible for discounted program rates. Eligibility may be verified through school records.

We understand every family’s situation is different. Support options include: • Discounted Free & Reduced Lunch rates • A needs-based Financial Assistance Program (After-School only) • Military Youth Outreach membership credits (up to $225 annually for qualifying families) • Anthem Hoosier Care Connect or Hoosier Healthwise membership credits (limited funds of up to $75 annually for qualifying families)

The BGCNIC Financial Assistance Program helps make services more accessible for families who demonstrate need. • Available for After-School programs • Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis • May reduce fees but may not cover the full cost • Requires annual reapplication How to apply: Families may apply by request. Staff are available to assist at any time. Will applying affect my child’s enrollment? No. Applying for financial assistance does not impact enrollment status.

All families are required to keep a payment method on file in MyClubHub. This ensures consistency and sustainability of our programs.