Pathways | Parenting, Child and Youth Programs

Parenting, Child and Youth Programs - Greater Victoria

Addictions / Substance Use, Family / Parenting, Legal, Pregnancy Care, Services for Children, Services for Youth, and Social / Recreational

Provided by Boys and Girls Club

Provides a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life.

BGC South Vancouver Island is committed to transforming the lives of children, youth, and families by providing programs and services designed to meet the evolving needs of the community.

Programs include:

Licensed Before and After School Care: Provides a caring and safe environment for children, supported by compassionate and reliable staff. This program promotes healthy development through intentional programming, positive relationship-building, nutritious snacks, weekly out-trips, and community-focused activities. Children registered in the before and after school care program have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities such as gross motor play, crafts, out trips, themed activities, sports, and a whole lot more.
Camp for Kids and Teens: Includes pro-d day camps, Spring and Winter break camps, outdoor adventurer summer day camps, and urban adventures
Youth Programs: Include the Outdoor Adventure Program, WILD Wilderness Immersion & Leadership Development, Tweeny But Mighty, Teen Lounge (on pause), and Bayside Snack Pack. For more details on youth programs, click here.
Education: Programs offered include Raise the Grade, Raising the Skills, and Numeracy and Literacy Game Time.
Youth and Family Services: All programs address housing instability, life skills, mental health and social / community connections. Individually, supportive recovery addresses specific needs with regard to youth using substances. Turning Point addresses specific needs with regard to safety (youth at risk of sexual exploitation, trans, homelessness). Youth Prenatal & Parenting Program (YP3) addresses specific needs to prenatal care, young parenting, and often MCFD involvement & advocacy. All programs are voluntary, open to young people of all genders who will reside in care homes across South Vancouver Island.
Youth Justice Services: Youth Justice Services programs and services are funded by the Ministry for Children and Families and require a Youth Probation Officer or Court Judge referral to access. For more info on Youth Justice programs, click here.
Parenting: Parenting programs include Parenting Without Power Struggles, Parents In The Know, Parents Together, and Issues/Needs in the Community that Programs Address

Parenting, Child and Youth Programs are available at several locations in Esquimalt, Westshore, Central Saanich, and Metchosin. For info on locations see the website.

250-384-9133 (Main Office)

Public email: admin@bgcsvi.org

Website: https://bgcsvi.org/programs

BGC South Vancouver Island - #4, 961 Dunford Avenue, Langford, British Columbia, V9B 2S4

Cost: Fees may apply