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Boys & Girls Club of Porter County is a private, nonprofit organization located in Valparaiso, Ind. It is a facility-based organization, and offers a wide range of programs in various areas, including arts, education and career development, character and leadership development, health and life skills, and sports, fitness and recreation programs. Incorporated in 1970, it has other facilities located in South Haven, Portage and Chesterton in Indiana. It also provide a before and after school child care program to various school sites covering three different school corporations. The club s facilities include gymnasiums, gamesrooms, teen and learning centers and conference rooms. It is a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of America that is affiliated with more 2,800 club organizations.

The Valparaiso Family YMCA is a nonprofit organization that offers several youth and community development programs. The organization provides various types of amenities, including a sauna, whirlpool and training equipment. It supports a variety of sports activities, such as handball, racquetball, basketball, soccer and hockey. It runs a preschool and extended care program for children between the ages of 3 and 5. The Valparaiso Family YMCA offers a range of recreational and cultural activities that includes music, dance, drama, and arts and crafts. The organization also conducts yoga, aerobic and swimming classes for children and adults. It organizes several special events, including field trips, musical programs and family nights. In addition, the Valparaiso Family YMCA offers various health and fitness programs. The organization is located in Valparaiso, Ind.