Boys and Girls Club
Mission Statement
To provide a safe, supportive place where children, youth, and families can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life.
Locations Served
Program Areas
Other Notes
There is a small yearly non-refundable membership fee required when registering your child with BGC South Vancouver Island. The membership fees are $25.00 per child or $45.00 per family. Subsidy applications are available through the Club.
| Program | Description | Age Range | Website | Phone | Program Category | Indigenous Services | Last Updated | Organization | |
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| Best Babies | Participants attend weekly group sessions that cover topics including prenatal education, health, nutrition and infant care. Participants are provided with a nutritious frozen meal to take home. Parents also receive snacks, food vouchers, bus tickets, vitamins, information and other support when needed. Weekly discussions are led by a Public Health Nurse, Dietician, Dental Hygienist or BGC Youth & Family Counsellor. |
all ages | Website | 250-686-9123 | Health and Wellness | No | Aug-2024 |
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| FIG | Female Identifying Group (FIG) is an 8-week program for youth who are female-identifying, with each rotation welcoming up to 10 youth. It runs on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm at our Westshore location (345 Wale Road). Some key focus areas include youth empowerment, positive body image & self-esteem, kindness to self & others, internet safety, and other topics that female-identifying youth may want to focus on. Registration is needed with the intention of youth attending each week. A new rotation will be starting in the New Year. |
11 to 15 | Website | 250-686-9105 | Community Building | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Orchard House Full Time Attendance Program (FTAP) | The goal of these programs is to help youth return to their family (when possible) and community and develop prosocial skills and behaviours that will decrease their involvement in the criminal justice system. Orchard House provides a residential treatment program for youth experiencing substance use issues and youth justice involvement. |
12 to 18 | Website | 250-384-9133 | Outreach | No | Aug-2024 |
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| The Youth Prenatal & Parenting Program (YP3) | The Youth Prenatal & Parenting Program (YP3) helps young women (aged 16-29 years) who are pregnant or in the early months of parenting. The program helps them to improve their chances to have healthy pregnancies, develop safe, positive parenting skills and increase coping and decision-making skills. The program specifically supports vulnerable youth who are at risk of becoming homeless and who may have substance use issues. By placing them in a stable Care Family suite for up to 1 year, they are supported as they learn independent living, parenting and life skills. |
16-29 | Website | 250-686-9118 | Health and Wellness | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Turning Point | Turning Point is a short-term residential program for youth experiencing personal safety issues. The duration of the program is typically 4-6 months. Youth work one-on-one with a Youth & Family Counsellor to set goals, connect them to resources, and develop a transition plan, of returning to the family home or accessing a Youth Agreement. Youth are required to have a day plan for Turning Point, such as going to school and/or working. |
Website | 250-216-3657 | Housing, Outreach | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Youth Night | Youth Nights are back and will run on Thursdays from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm out of our Westshore location (345 Wale Road) throughout the school year. Youth Night provides a welcoming atmosphere, with programming being heavily youth-led. It also includes cooking opportunities (snacks or a meal), crafts & games, music bingo, movie nights, and fun! There is the potential for outtrips, and communication will be made with registered families. Registration is needed, although youth do not need to attend every Thursday. |
11 to 15 | Website | 250-686-9105 | Community Building | No | Aug-2024 |
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