JOEL E. SMILOW TEEN CENTER

Location



190 W. EMPIRE AVENUE

BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022



September - May

Club will open on September 2, 2025


Monday - Friday, 2:45 pm - 7:30 pm


School Half Day Hours 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

School Closed Hours 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm


Snacks and dinner will be provided daily.


High School Only


Club is hosted at our newly-renovated Joel E. Smilow Teen Center at 190 W. Empire Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI. 


Drop off and pick up for Boys & Girls Club members and for the Best Buy Teen Tech Center will be at the main entrance at the front of the building.


Site Director: Ashley Williams at awilliams@bgcbh.org

 

BECOME A MEMBER

Membership is open to all youth in the appropriate age range for the Club location,

without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin.


Member/Parent Guide

This Member/Parent Guide is a tool for you and your family to understand our Club policies and procedures. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to your local site director or contact us at 269-926-8766 or info@bgcbh.org.



OUR PROGRAMS

ACADEMICS

Discover programs like Summer Brain Gain, CareerLaunch, RoboTech, and more.

ACADEMICS

Discover programs like Summer Brain Gain, CareerLaunch, Power Hour, and more.

CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP

Develop character and leadership skills with programs like Youth of the Year, Keystone, Junior Staff, and more.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

Get an energy boost with programs like Triple Play, SMART Girls, Positive Sprouts, and more.