"B" For Kids' Sake 2021

BOWL VS. BAGS: 2021 EVENT

Bowl For Kids' Sake (BFKS) has been one of the longest running fundraisers for Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County (BBBS). Due to COVID and to ensure all of our participants feel safe and comfortable, we are giving Bowl For Kids' Sake a new twist in 2021! As you register & create a profile and/or team to raise funds for BBBS, YOU have the flexibility to choose your "B" Adventure at the fundraising finish line! This year's "B" Adventures include:

  1. Bowl For Kids' Sake: vouchers to a local bowling alley 
    • 2 hours of bowling
    • A large piece of pizza & pop per voucher
    • Shoe rental included
    • Flexibility to use the bowling voucher during open play June - October 31, 2021
  2. Bags for Kids' Sake: Bags Party (outdoor with a group)
    • Bags Tournament
    • Food and pop
    • T-shirt
    • 50-50 Raffle, Carnival Games, & More!

Even though the name is slightly different, our goal is the same - to raise funds for BBBS mentoring programs that impact hundreds of kids in McHenry County. Each individual has a minimum goal of $75 which gets you to your "B" Adventure, however raising more than the minimum has lasting, impactful effects on children's lives throughout our community. 

This event is family friendly! One family member can register the entire group and are asked to set a minimum fundraising goal of $175 in total*. 

*The $175 Family fundraising goal is determined for 2 adults and 2 children. For every additional child, we ask you to bump up the goal another $25 to help cover the costs of the event itself.

Bowl For Kids' Sake Location(s):

Bowl For Kids' Sake has 2 partner alleys that you can choose from during registration. The partner alleys are:

  • 3D Bowl & Sideouts - 4018 Roberts Rd, Island Lake IL 60042
  • Kingston Lanes - 1330 S Eastwood Dr, Woodstock IL 60098

Bags For Kids' Sake Location(s):

​Bags For Kids' Sake has multiple dates & locations, though each participant will only participate in ONE of the locations when registering. 

  • General - Sunday, June 13 @ 2 - 4pm
  • General - Thursday, June 17 @ 5 - 7pm
  • General - Saturday, June 19 @ 3 - 5pm
  • Match Day (Bigs and Littles) - Sunday, June 27 @ 12 - 2pm
If you are participating with a group/company and are unsure of what day has been selected for the your group's Bags celebration, please contact the BBBS office for assistance.

The BBBS office is nearest the Route 31 & Route 176 intersection, heading North on Route 31 towards McHenry. Our building is located in an office park of 1-story buildings, and the BBBS office is the first building upon entering the Route 31 entrance. Please follow signs to park behind the BBBS building.