Membership & Joining

Becoming a member opens the door to a world of programs, activities, free meals, and lifelong friendships. No child is ever turned away due to inability to pay.

Membership Benefits

Academic Success

Power Hour homework help every day after school, Project Learn enrichment activities, tutoring support, and college-readiness programs for teens. Our goal is to help every member graduate on time and prepared for life after high school.

Character & Citizenship

Empower youth aged 6–18 to become responsible, caring citizens by developing leadership skills, promoting community service, and enhancing decision-making abilities. These initiatives focus on building character, fostering teamwork, and preparing teens for success through programs like Keystone, Torch Club, and Youth of the Year.

Healthy Lifestyles

Empowers youth to adopt positive behaviors, aiming to improve overall well-being, nutrition, and physical activity. Its core program, Triple Play, focuses on “Mind, Body, and Soul” to teach healthy habits, while other programs address social-emotional health, substance abuse prevention, and healthy relationships.

What’s Included with Membership

Free Daily Meals

Nutritious dinner during the school year and lunch on non-school days, plus daily snacks. Over 28,000 meals served annually through CACFP.

Basic Needs Closet

Access to hygiene products, school supplies, household essentials, and clothing at no cost. Available to all members and their families.

Membership Pricing

Annual membership rates are among the most affordable in the area. Financial assistance is available for families who need it.

Youth Membership

Ages 6-12

$20

per year

  • All after-school programs

  • Free daily meals & snacks

  • Basic Needs Closet access

Family Membership

2+ Siblings, Ages 6-12

Best Value

$30

per year

  • Covers all siblings in household
  • All after-school programs
  • Free daily meals & snacks

Teen Membership

Ages 13-18

FREE

no cost

  • All teen programs & activities
  • Free daily meals & snacks
  • Career & college prep programs
  • Scholarship eligibility

Adult Membership

Ages 18+

$65

per year

  • Gym & fitness access
  • Adult sports leagues
  • Pickleball included

Adult Couple

Ages 18+

$100

per year

  • Two adult memberships
  • Gym & fitness access
  • Pickleball included

Senior Membership

Ages 60+

FREE

no cost

  • Gym & fitness access
  • Adult sports leagues

  • Pickleball not included

Financial assistance for youth members is available. No child is ever turned away due to inability to pay. Contact us at (262) 654-6200 for details.

How to Join

Membership registration is available in person only at our clubhouse. Bring a valid photo ID.

Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha

1330 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI 53140

Monday – Friday | Front Desk

(262) 654-6200

Membership Forms & Documents

Download and complete these forms before your visit to speed up the registration process. Forms are available at the front desk. Email applications are not accepted at this time. Children enrolling in programming at age 6 will need to provide proof of age, such as a birth certificate, at the time of registration.

Youth Membership Application

English | PDF

Adult Membership Application

English | PDF

Parent Handbook

English | PDF

Free Transportation

“Gus the Bus”

Our free bus service, affectionately known as “Gus the Bus,” picks up Club members directly from 9 Kenosha Unified School District elementary schools and brings them safely to the Club after school. No need to worry about transportation — we have it covered.

Contact the front desk at (262) 654-6200 for more information.

Schools Served

Gus the Bus currently serves the following KUSD elementary schools:

  • Bose Elementary School
  • Brass Community School
  • Curtis A. Strange Elementary School
  • Frank Elementary School
  • Grant Elementary School
  • Grewenow Elementary School
  • Harvey Elementary School
  • KTEC
  • Roosevelt Elementary School
Gus the Bus, a smiling cartoon school bus, with the words Next Stop, Great Futures

Ready to Join?

Visit us at 1330 52nd Street to register your child today. Walk-ins welcome during front desk hours.

Registration available in person at the Boys & Girls Club, 1330 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI 53140