At BGC’s 10 neighbourhood-based Clubs, our professional (and cool!) staff offer programs for kids and youth like:
- After school drop-in
- Day camps during school breaks and closures
- Pre-teen and teen nights just for older youth
BGC Clubs give kids and youth access to gyms, kitchens, games rooms, youth lounges, art rooms and outdoor spaces. They are a safe place that provides them with three of the things they need most: a sense of belonging, a sense of success, and positive relationships.
When kids come to Club, they choose how they spend their time from a wide range of activities that are not only fun for them, but good for them too! Club is a place where they can try things out, fail (safely... and still get to come back the next day), and spend time with friends in a place that gives them a sense of independence. Our well trained (and cool!) staff don't feel like supervisors. They feel like trusted mentors that are there to support kids and youth, all while giving them the space to grow and learn.
At Club, kids and youth have the opportunity to explore their interests, hang out with friends, and discover what makes them amazing in a place that feels like THEIR place. A place where they don't feel like they're being supervised (but they are), and a place where they CHOOSE how they spend their time (in the context of rigorous planning and programming). That's what makes BGC so special.
Registration is now open for after school programs and spring break day camps!
- About Us
- Drop-in Programs
- Learn On Program
- Club Life
- Outcomes and Impact
- Registration and Fees
- Gallery
About BGC South Coast BC
For over 85 years, BGC South Coast BC (formerly Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC) has been giving thousands of kids a place to belong in their neighbourhoods across the Lower Mainland. Our Clubs open their doors to young people of all ages when they aren’t at home or at school, where our trained staff and volunteers provide programs and services that help young people realize positive outcomes in self-expression, academics, healthy living, physical activity, job readiness, mental health, social development, leadership, and more. BGC’s vision is for all children and youth to discover and achieve their dreams and grow up to be healthy, successful, and active participants in society. We believe that opportunity changes everything.
Drop-in Programs
Kids and youth in grades 1-7
Drop-In is offered after school on weekdays, and during school breaks and closure days. Members may drop in any time after school, and each Club opens when the local school is dismissed.
Pre-teen drop-In for grades 5-7
Preteen drop-in programs are available after school and in the evenings, and during school breaks and closure days. These programs are targeted specifically for this age group, as kids transition out of elementary school and into high school.
Learn more about our pre-teen and youth programs here!
Youth drop-in for grades 8-12
Youth drop-in programs are available after school and in the evenings, and during school breaks and closure days, with schedules varying at each Club. Youth programs include learning opportunities such as workshops and discussion groups, recreational activities, dinner programs, and movie nights.
Learn On Program
BGC’s Learn On Program provides a safe space for youth ages 13-18 to get homework support, tutoring, mentoring, and hang out with friends!
Learn On programming includes dinner, use of tech facilities and recreational spaces, career exploration and SO much more.
Learn On is offered at our Langley, Fraserview, and Kimount Clubs.
Club Life
When kids and youth come to Club, they choose how they want to spend their time from a WHOLE BUNCH of age-appropriate activities like:
- Cooking and baking
- Arts and crafts
- Sports like baseball, hockey, and more
- Group games
- Homework help and learning activities
- STEM programs
At BGC, we know that Opportunity Changes EVERYTHING! So, Clubs also give kids and youth chances to participate in awesome unique activities like skating with the Vancouver Canucks, meeting new people at all-Club events (think dances, beach days and floor hockey leagues), and field trips!
Here’s what we’ve been up to lately:
Each Club also runs targeted programming aimed at addressing the most pressing needs of children and youth. Examples include one-to-one mentoring, preteen programs, teen programs, leadership, and work experience. Find your Club to learn more about these programs.
Outcomes and Impact
When kids and youth spend time at their Club, what they are really doing is working towards four vital outcomes that will help them grow into confident, happy, and healthy adults:
The best part? This is all done through activities that are FUN for kids and youth under the rigorous supervision of our trained staff. Because of this, kids and youth CHOOSE to spend time at BGC, and develop a deep sense of belonging to their Club. When kids come to Club MORE often and for MORE of their childhoods, the results are pretty amazing!
Read our full Learning and Impact Report Here!
Registration and Fees
At BGC, we believe that every kid and youth who wants to go to the Club should get to. Families pay what they can when they register.
Membership runs from Sept 1 to Aug 31 and gives access to drop-in Club programs every regular school day. The cost of a Club Membership is $1,200/year. Youth Membership is $10/year. Payment plans are also available to meet the needs of the family, and can be made by credit card (on-line), cash, cheque, or via e-transfer.
If you need help with registration, or with fees, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 604-324-2267.
