Join BGC Battlefords on June 2nd for BGC Club Day!

May 30, 2023 | 2:10 PM

Our national awareness day celebrates the life-changing impact of BGC Clubs in communities across Canada.

On Friday, June 2nd, BGC Battlefords celebrates BGC Club Day – a national awareness day celebrating the opportunities BGC Clubs across Canada create for nearly 150,000 young people and their families each year. Of those 150,000, over 660 are served right here at BGC Battlefords. We provide services to all children and youth in and around the Battlefords between the ages of 5-18 years.

Formerly known as Battlefords Boys and Girls Club, BGC Battlefords’ programs support children and youth to realize positive outcomes in self-expression, academics, healthy living, physical activity, job readiness, mental health, leadership, and more. We believe that opportunity changes everything and see this happening in our Club every day.

While we support children and youth, we also celebrate our staff. Many staff members are youth themselves, and the Club provides them with their first job or spark a passion for community work. Many staff go on to pursue a similar field in their post-secondary education.

BGC Battlefords recently surveyed children and youth at our Club about how their time with us has impacted them. We found that because of the Club:

  • Children and youth are more physically active.
  • Children and youth feel more comfortable being themselves.
  • Children and youth are more confident about their futures.
  • Children and youth are more excited to try new things.
  • Children and youth are better prepared to do their schoolwork.
  • Children and youth are more confident in their abilities.
  • Children and youth are more comfortable leading.

The impact BGC Battlefords makes on children stays with them throughout their lives. Former Club kids, volunteers, and staff members often share stories of their cherished Club memories and tell us about unbelievable impact the Club has had on their lives.

We want to continue this tradition going, taking more significant strides toward making the lives of our youth and children vibrant and filled with values.

We here at BGC Battlefords want to nurture a safe and supportive environment where kids can experience new opportunities, build positive and healthy relationships and gain essential life skills, all while being respected, feeling a sense of belonging and having the support to achieve their dreams. We know the journey isn’t easy, but it can be achieved with patience, determination and the proper guidance. We are here to provide that guidance. Cause nothing makes us happier than learning about their success stories.

On #BGCClubDay we will celebrate the opportunities we create for young people.

  • Flag Raising and Proclamation Signing Ceremony at City Hall at 10:00am with local elected officials. This event is open to the public. We’d love to see you all there!
  • Club celebration at the Main Site for our members and their families from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. This will include a delicious BBQ, bouncy castles, face painting, balloon man, and more thanks to our sponsor, Bridges Chevrolet Buick GMC.

You can also be a part of the unbelievable impact we have in our community. Whether you’re a former or current Club member, a BGC supporter or have kids who go to our Club, share your story on social media on Friday, June 2nd, with the hashtag #BGCClubDay and tag us @bgcbattlefords!

Opportunity Changes Everything.

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