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Upcoming Events
  • Charting Your Course: A Conversation with Dr. Alice Kelikian on Applying to Competitive Colleges
    Charting Your Course: A Conversation with Dr. Alice Kelikian on Applying to Competitive Colleges
    Wed, Mar 11
    Mar 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Barrington, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
    Whether you’re in the early stages of exploring college options or preparing to apply, this discussion will help you plan with purpose — and confidence. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and take away practical steps to chart your own path toward college success.
  • Lego Robotics Lab
    Lego Robotics Lab
    Sold Out
    Wed, Apr 15
    Apr 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Barrington White House , 145 W Main St, Barrington, IL 60010
    🤖 Lego Robotics Lab
Stay Tuned!

We have a strong pipeline of events in the works for parents - and kids! - across our community.

Keep an eye out for updates on these upcoming programs, and be sure to save the date.

 Wed, 3/11/26 - Charting Your Course: A Conversation with Dr. Alice Kelikian on Applying to Competitive Colleges - 6:30 - 8 PM (location TBD)

An engaging talk with Dr. Alice Kelikian, Emerita Professor at Brandeis University and University of Oxford D.Phil. graduate. Learn how to stand out in today’s competitive college admissions process and plan your path with purpose. She’ll offer strategies to help students and families think critically about academic goals, craft compelling applications, and make intentional choices throughout the high school journey.

Connecting

Some of our signature events include family game night, parent mixers and kick-off to the school year.  We look forward to bringing our community together! 

Career Exploration

Opportunities for students to hear from professions about a variety of careers.  If you are interested in sharing your expertise with our students, please contact us!

Wisdom

Bringing experts to parents, students, and staff to enhance their emotional and social intelligence and develop cognitive flexibility and growth mindset

BHS Transition

A panel of Barrington High School students.  A moderated discussion gives current 8th graders insight into how to navigate classes and schedules at BHS.

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Monthly Meetings

Board Meetings

BCGT holds a monthly board meeting from September through May.
If you are interested in joining our Board, please contact us at bcgt220@gmail.com

Community Connections
The BCGT board and liaisons meet once a month to discuss topics such as:

  • Updates from Kelly Haradon, Director of Learning Services

  • Teacher Grants

  • Upcoming BCGT-sponsored events

  • Roundtable discussions on what's happening in the Extended community

Want to get involved? 
We’d love to hear from you! bcgt220@gmail.com
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