Jane and Finch Boys and Girls Clubs

Jane and Finch Boys and Girls Clubs

Virtual School's Out program
School's Out - let's stay connected.

(Registered)

Let us bring after school programs to you! Join our free after school program where you and your friends will play all your favourite games and activities that you enjoy in our program.
Monday/Wednesday/Fridays
4:00PM – 5:00PM: Grades 1-3 (Max 20) Register now
5:00PM – 6:00PM: Grades 4-6 (Max 20) Register now

Youth
5:00PM-6:00PM Ages 14 and up (Max 20) Register now.

Asset Building

Many factors influence why some young people have success in life and why others have a hard time. Research by the Search Institute has identified 40 “Developmental Assets”, which have a tremendous influence on young people’s lives. Mastering these assets helps children and youth make wise decisions, choose positive paths, and develop into competent, caring, and responsible adults.


C.A.T.C.H.

C.A.T.C.H. Kids program, is implemented into the daily program routine. C.A.T.C.H. is a recreation program designed to promote behaviours that assist in developing and maintaining health in school-age children. The primary goal is to promote healthy physical activity behaviours. The C.A.T.C.H. Kids program includes short lessons on healthy eating and a physical activity component.


High Five Quality At Play

Boys and Girls Clubs of Weston-Mount Dennis and St. Alban’s Boys and Girls Club are proud partners in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s HIGH FIVE® program. This program provides agencies with tools for measuring the success of their recreation programs for children in the area of healthy childhood development. When children participate in recreational play, they develop physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively. What they learn at play provides a strong foundation that will help prepare them for future life experiences. Through our programs we strive to provide activities and environments where children feel safe, welcome, competent, connected, empowered and special.


After school programs for kids in grades 1-6

The Program

The After School Program is for children who attend grades 1-6. It provides a wide variety of enjoyable activities during the after school hours. The program includes nutrition lessons, drama, arts & crafts, homework assistance, and indoor/outdoor activities.


Time

Gosford P.S 3pm to 5:30pm

Driftwood P.S. 3pm to 5:30pm

Topcliff P.S. 3pm to 5:30pm

Grandravine 3pm to 6pm

Stanley P.S. 3pm to 6pm

Sheppard P.S. 3pm to 6pm

Driftwood Crt. 3pm to 6pm


Attendance

If your child is going to be absent please call or email the main office so we can inform the counselors.


What to bring

Snack, weather appropriate clothing for outdoor play, drink or water bottle.


PA Days and Holidays

The after school program does not run on PA Days and school holidays.


Our Staff

We hire well-trained and experienced childcare workers into our children’s program. Our staff bring an outstanding experience and knowledge base with them. Our staff have qualifications in High Five, First Aid/CPR, CATCH Training. Our counselors are fun, energetic and have a strong commitment to quality children’s programming.


Please click here for detailed COVID-19 precautions and answers to Frequently Asked questions.

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Programs for youth 13+


Due to our current pandemic situation, we are not able to run many of our programs for youth. At this time, drop in programs are not possible. As of September 2020, all participants must be pre-registered in order to take part in our activities. We are accepting registered participants only, 15 participant maximum. Masks are required as well as answering wellness check questionnaire before being allowed entrance to the Clubs. As we re-open more of our programs, we will update this page. 

Boys to Men Mentorship

Mondays 5-6:00pm

Grandravine & Driftwood Court

This program incorporates holistic, intergenerational and asset-based mentoring practices to encourage community involvement, intensive and self-reflection, positive critical thinking habits and self-accountability amongst young men it serves.


HUG Helping Us Grow

Mondays 3:30-5:00pm

and Fridays 6-7:00pm

Grandravine & Driftwood Court

HUG is a coed life skill session, it complements our RTG and Freestyle Friday Programs. Adult allies help youth navigate day to day challenges, through group discussions. Youth will build life skills, improve school work and gain valuable team building skills.


Fitness

Tuesdays & Thursday 6pm – 8pm

Grandravine & Driftwood Court

Currently our fitness program is limited to two sessions. An early session for beginners and a more advanced session for more experienced athletes. All training will be hosted by trained staff, who will provide instructional training utilizing body weight exercises. An array of calisthenics, HIIT and cardiovascular movements will be taught. While the weather permits basketball fundamentals will also be a part of our fitness sessions.



Sisters with Voices

Wednesdays 6pm-8pm

Grandravine & Driftwood Court

A girls only group and space, where they are free to discuss current matters impacting their growth. The young women are guided in conversation by one of our most experienced staff, who provides guidance and advice.


Smart Art

Fridays 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Grandravine & Driftwood Court

A co-ed art session where youth can bring their creatives minds ready for expression.

A variety of art media will be explored, from painting, to dance, to photography and beyond…


Freestyle Fridays

Friday 6pm – 8:00pm

Grandravine & Driftwood Court

Freestyle Fridays are pretty famous around here as it is a fun and relaxed time where staff prepare fun activities for youth. These activities include movies, games and more!


REGISTER

Raise the Grade


We are pleased and proud to be part of Raise the Grade supported by RBC. The program gives youth the tools and opportunities to excel in school and go on to become successful and independent. Young people can explore their personal interests and connect with mentors, tutors and friends while enhancing their digital literacy through this after-school program.

This fall, the Raise the Grade program will be offered both in person at the Youth Centre (308B Grandravine Drive), and virtually. The program is for students enrolled in grades 6-8 or high school.

To find our more about the program or to register, please complete an online application form. 

To become a volunteer mentor, please contact the Club.
Apply now

Locations

Grandravine Children’s Centre
and Jane and Finch Community Administrative Office
300 Grandravine Dr Unit 176A | North York M3N 1J4 | 416-636-6650

Youth Centre
308B Grandravine Dr | North York M3N 2M1 ‎| 416-638-8884

Driftwood Court
30A Driftwood Court | North York M3N 2R1 | 647-344-6650

Gosford Public School
30 Gosford Blvd | North York M3N 2G8 | 416-707-3522

Driftwood Public School
265 Driftwood Avenue | North York M3N 2N6 | 416-994-7323

Sheppard/Africentric Alternative School
1430 Sheppard Ave W | North York M3M 2W9 | 416-707-2184

Topcliff Public School
65 Topcliff Avenue | North York ON M3N 1L6 | 416-902-3947

Stanley Public School
75 Stanley Road | North York ON M3N 2A8 | 647-821-5497


Our Team

Risa Antoine

Community Director
risa@stalbansclub.ca
416-636-6650

Julian Campbell

Youth Services Manager
julian@stalbansclub.ca
416-638-8884
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