It’s almost summer, and that means that just across Howe Sound, in a super special place, a whole bunch of unforgettable summer memories are about to be made… Each year, thousands of kids and youth make their way (by boat!) to our very own Camp Potlatch for a BGC style home-away-from-home wilderness adventure. During their…
In just about a month, BGC’s 10 neighbourhood Clubs will open their doors to kids and youth – all day long for the WHOLE summer. And, not just a few kids. A LOT of kids. BGC’s summer day camps are a big way that we (and you!) can come alongside and support local families.…
Today is… kind of a big deal. It’s BGC Club Day! All across our Clubs, we are celebrating in ALL the ways. We are playing games with friends and loved ones, doing crafts, and of course, sharing meals. Why? Well, we have a lot to be excited about! Every day after school (and all summer…
Happy Pink Shirt Day! At BGC, today is kind of a big deal. Our kids and youth are celebrating kindness and standing up to bullying in ALL the ways, including getting creative to show what Pink Shirt Day means to them! We hope you’ll join us in sprinkling a little kindness today. Trust us, it…
For over 85 years, BGC has been giving thousands of kids a place to belong in their neighbourhoods across the Lower Mainland. Our Clubs open their doors to kids and youth when they aren’t at home or at school, where our trained staff provide programs that help them realize positive outcomes in self-expression, academics, healthy…
BGC South Coast BC’s Carolyn Tuckwell honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal VANCOUVER, BC – March 11, 2024 – BGC South Coast BC proudly announces that its President & CEO, Carolyn Tuckwell, has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. This honour recognizes her significant contributions to the community and the profound…
Camp is so much better with a friend! Thanks to one of our incredible BGC Besties, any gifts made right now to BGC will be DOUBLED! That means when you help us send a kid to camp, we can send TWO instead! This is going to be the BEST. SUMMER. EVER. Each summer, thousands of…
Today is Pink Shirt Day! For 17 years, BGC has proudly partnered with CKNW Kids’ Fund to champion Pink Shirt Day, and to support all the work that goes into combatting bullying. And, over this time we’ve seen some pretty amazing progress. We’ve seen legislation enacted against bullying, workplace policies that prohibit it, and a…
This time of year, there’s something special about feeling surrounded by people who care about you. That’s the sense of belonging we want EVERY kid and youth to feel all year long, no ifs, ands, or buts. So, I think you’re ready for BGC Truth #2: We don’t ask or require families to prove that they…
GA · LA [VIBE]: A big, happy hug. We laughed together, we cried together, and we raised an AMAZING $425,000 (net) together!!! If you were in the room with us last night – you might notice that number is different than we announced at the end of the evening. We’re so happy to share that…
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