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If a young person needs it,
our Club provides it.

Through life-changing programs, community-based services, and relationships with peers and caring adults, BGC St. Alban's Club helps children and youth develop the skills they need to succeed.

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Send an email to our general inbox for information.  You can also email one of our managers for more specific program information.

Some of our program such as summer camp, swimming, and school break programs are available for online registration.

Club news

A photo of BGC Canada's Youth of the Year, Ruben.

BGC CANADA YOUTH OF THE YEAR

We're thrilled to share that one of St. Alban's Club's very own has been chosen as BGC's National Youth of the Year!


A longtime pillar of our Lawrence Heights and Weston Mount-Dennis sites, Ruben supports and inspires the kids and youth of Toronto. A club kid, volunteer and mentor,  Ruben is now also an official BGC Ambassador to communities across Canada.


Congratulations, Ruben!


Ruben was featured on Toronto's CP24 and Breakfast Television! 


We are grateful to BGC Canada, Hyundai Canada, Old Navy Canada and Hershey's Canada for their support.


#OpportunityChangesEverything

Tickets on Sale now! - St. Alban's 75th!

By Chris Foster • October 3, 2024
Reminisce and celebrate with us at our 75th-anniversary event! November 21 2024 6:00pm-10:00pm in the gym at St. Alban’s 843 Palmerston Avenue, Toronto 19+ Event! Secure Your Spot at Our 75th Anniversary Celebration – Get Your Tickets Today! Don't miss out on the opportunity to join us for a memorable evening as we commemorate our 75th anniversary! Due to capacity limitations, only 100 tickets are available for purchase at this time. Act now to avoid missing out on this unforgettable event. (As of October 3, there are just under 50 tickets left) Ticket prices are currently $25 each, but don't wait too long – prices will increase to $35 on October 11. Tickets are required for admission, and no tickets will be sold at the door. Once you're ready to join the fun, simply click the link to purchase your tickets. Highlights: Catering by Food Dudes Bar with local wine and beer. (Drink tickets can be purchased at the event) Performance by mentalist Bobby Motta Club Tours, sharing of mementos and old photos Time for reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones Let's gather together to relive cherished moments and celebrate the enduring success of our Clubs. We can't wait to celebrate with you! For more information about this event, please visit our event page.

BGC Club Day is June 7!

By Chris Foster • May 31, 2024
On our seventh annual awareness day, BGC Clubs will share the unbelievable impact Clubs have on youth and their families in communities across the country. Get ready to celebrate BGC Club Day on Friday, June 7, 2024 Welcome to BGC Club Day! BGC Canada’s annual national awareness day will occur on Friday, June 7, 2024. We will showcase the incredible work of Clubs across the country as they continue to have an unbelievable impact on young people. For 120+ years, BGC Clubs have been creating opportunities for millions of Canadian kids and teens. Our trained staff and volunteers provide programs and services that help young people realize positive outcomes. Opportunity changes everything. BGC Clubs across the country will host different kinds of activations throughout BGC Club Day. At St. Alban's, kids from all of our satellite communities will meet at our Main Clubhouse and participate in a day of FUN and CELEBRATION! The day will include: Water balloons and Drip Drip Drench! Games like bean bag toss and potato sack races Face painting Tug of War Yummy snacks Talent Show Music and dancing! The kids will have so much fun meeting their friends from our family of Clubs! We look forward to sharing pictures of the day on our social media feeds! Look for the CN Tower and Niagara Falls to be lit up in BGC Green that night!

General Coping & Mental Health Supports for stress during COVID

By Karen Grant • February 10, 2021
The City recognizes that essential frontline workers may be experiencing increased levels of stress and anxiety as they continue to provide critical services and supports to Torontonians during the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, the City has partnered with select organizations to provide additional supports. Ontario Psychological Association If you are a frontline worker or are aware of a frontline worker struggling to cope during these very challenging times, the Ontario Psychological Association is making it easier than ever for Ontarians to connect with a psychologist. The COVID-19 Disaster Response Network has mobilized 325 psychologists who are offering psychological services at no cost to those with no or limited mental health coverage. Psychologists in Ontario will provide care at no cost to frontline workers without or with limited coverage and their families during COVID-19. To access this support Call 211, state you are a frontline service provider in need of mental health supports and you will be connected to a Psychologist Canadian Psychological Association The Canadian Psychological Association provides a contact list of licensed therapists who have volunteered to provide pro bono support during COVID-19. If you are a frontline health service provider, and would like to contact a psychologist, please refer to the contact list For the Frontlines Fast, free, text-based crisis counselling available 24/7 for health care professionals and essential workers. If you need support to deal with the feelings of anxiety, stress, fear, isolation, or other difficult emotions you are experiencing during COVID-19, access support by texting FRONTLINES to 741741. CAMH CAMH provides a resource page for healthcare workers who have been impacted by COVID-19, as well as a self referral form for support. It also runs virtual sessions, ECHO Coping with COVID , which are designed for Healthcare Providers and Health Professions Students responding to the COVID-19 pandemic Are you worried? The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged everyone’s ability to cope with stress. Managing stress is more difficult when we are taken out of our regular routines, dealing with a constantly changing situation and distanced from our usual supports. COVID-19 has created new life stressors and made existing ones even more intense. General Coping Tips to Cope with Stress Virtual Mental Health Programs & Tools Mental Health Apps More Information Coping with stress during the COVID-19 outbreak Challenging worries and anxious thoughts Dealing with problems in a structured way Coping with stress and anxiety Workbook for managing COVID-19 anxiety symptoms Anxiety Canada: COVID-19 town hall series Specific Stressors Violence at Home Having Enough Money Having Enough Food Paying Rent, Property Taxes & Utility Bills Getting Evicted Being Homeless

We're proud to serve Toronto's kids and families!

"They say it takes a village to raise little ones, and BGC St. Alban’s is that village to our family. Their childcare  staff is experienced, loving and communicative, and is as dedicated to our kids’ growth and development as we are. St. Alban's brings the community together with its gym and pool, and serves families well beyond preschool years - a great comfort to us knowing that it will be part of our lives for years to come. We cannot say enough good things about this very special place!"

"The BeatWorks Studio program has empowered my son to express himself and keep developing the skills and love of music he has - with newfound mentorship, friends and community. This program is a rare gem. I look forward to supporting it as much as possible in the coming years. Thank you for all your hard work."

"From visiting the Early On with my kids as infants and toddlers, to enrolling in the full-time child care program, my family has had a wonderful experience at BGC St. Alban’s. All of the staff are so caring, kind and fun to be around - my kids absolutely love them! We are so fortunate to have St. Alban’s in our community. It is a very special place to be able to take our little ones as they grow. "

"BGC St. Alban's Club is hands down the best daycare  in the city.  From day one, the teachers have shown incredible kindness, thoughtfulness, and support. It truly feels like a family. Every staff member goes above and beyond to create a space where children feel safe, happy, and excited to learn each day. We feel so lucky to be part of the St. Albans community and have complete peace of mind knowing our son is surrounded by people who genuinely care for him every single day."

"I went to my first lane swim this morning and I’m so grateful this exists at St. Alban's. The pool was not too cold, the lifeguards were so friendly. Early morning lane swim is a magical thing in our community. Thanks for having it here and all the hard work!"

"St. Alban’s Boys and Girls Club was our daughter’s daycare from 20 months to four and a half years old, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The community at St. Alban’s is everything you could ever want for your child—safe, nurturing, reliable, and truly educational. We’re endlessly grateful for our time at St. Alban’s. I still pinch myself that we got in—it truly is the best daycare in the city!"

"BGC St. Alban's is an integral part of our community. It provides space for the young, the old, and everyone in between. The staff at St. Alban's make it the incredible place that it is, providing the children with excellent early education, social skills, and love. We are grateful for all of the  facilities: a swimming pool, dance studio, beat lab, computer lab, rock climbing wall, and gymnasium."

"A wonderful program for introducing teens to leadership in a supportive and welcoming way. My kids have done this Youth Leadership Program 2 summers and the combination of on-site and overnight is great!!!"

"My daughter has been going to the Youth Summer Camps for a few years and she loves it. She made new friends and has bonded even more with the staff. This is great because we give them great responsibility with our kids. The staff also do a fantastic job and the activities and also the food. She really enjoys this camp." 



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