Boys and Girls Clubs work to establish programs that strengthen children, families, and community. Family and parent support programs, meal programs for hungry children, emergency services to youth on the street, and working with young offenders to get them back on the right track are just a few of the programs Clubs provide in this area.

Following is a list of some of the services offered by Boys and Girls Clubs in British Columbia. For further information on the programs that may be available in specific communities, please contact the Local Club directly.

Alternative Education ~ Programs accepted by the Ministry of Education that are an alternative to day school.

Camping ~

• Day Camp: Camping programs that operate Monday to Friday during summer months.
• Residential: Camping programs that operate around the clock with a sleep-over component, usually on a weekly session basis.

Child Care ~

• Nursery/Preschool: Drop-in programs for children between the ages of 0 to 5 years of age. May include Child/Parent Centres.
• Day Care: Licensed full-day programs for children between the ages of 0 and 5 years. Regulated by the Ministry for Children and Family Development.
• Out of School Care: Licensed full-day program for children between the ages of 6 and 12 years. Regulated by the Ministry for Children and Family Development.

Counselling ~ Programs aimed at supporting children and youth in the daily challenges they face. Include tutoring, homework help, stress management, etc.

Vocational/Avocational ~ Job readiness programs aimed at resume writing, job placements, training, etc.

Family/Parent Support ~ Programs aimed at parents/families. Include group counselling, parenting workshops, the Parent Services Programs, etc.

Feeding Programs ~ Include breakfast clubs, lunch programs, snack programs, cooking clubs, etc.

Group Homes ~ Club-owned/operated group homes.

Health/Nutrition ~ Programs that provide information and instruction on personal hygiene, healthy eating, active living, strength conditioning, etc.

Independent Living ~ Programs and services that enable members and community residents to either move out on their own or continue to live independently.

Lifestyle/Active Living ~ Programs that foster self-awareness and a healthy outlook on life. Include fitness, discussion groups, out-trips, etc.

Literacy ~ Programs to develop literacy and reading comprehension. Include one-on-one tutoring, reading circles, etc.

Outdoor Activities ~ Include nature awareness programs, hiking, orienteering, environmental awareness, etc.

Social ~ Small and large group programs/activities that promote socialization. Include dances, pot-luck dinners, out-trips, movie nights, etc.

Special Populations ~ Programs that are targeted to special needs populations and allow for either partial or full integration into all services.

Sports ~ Activities ranging from pick-up games and house leagues to tournaments, encompassing a variety of sports.

Street Youth ~ Outreach programs that provide basic Club services specifically to street youth.

Substance Abuse Prevention ~ Programs aimed at education and awareness.

Substance Abuse Treatment ~ Programs that provide one-on-one counselling, intervention therapy, etc.

Temporary/Emergency Shelter ~ Provide short-term accommodation on an emergency basis.

Young Offenders, Community Service Order ~ Programs to either place in other agencies or accept into the Club, young offenders who need to perform community service hours.

Youth Councils ~ Formal leadership programs where youth can get together and talk about the Club and community issues that affect them.

Youth Leadership ~ Youth leadership programs for all youth members.