January 24, 2023
Our plan to apply for 2023 funding
In November, we shared our decision to apply for the funding in 2023 to give families the fee respite as we continue to review the benefits and impacts of CWELCC on our financial viability, retention of quality child care staff, and our outstanding program quality that we and our community have built over the last 30+ years.
Our expectation was that we would be able to apply at the beginning of the new year, however, the application is not yet available to us. We have not received an update from the government as to when we will be able to apply. It is our understanding that if/when our application is approved, that the refund would be applied retroactively, so families will still benefit from the reduced fee for the whole year.
We are regularly checking the website so that we can apply as soon as we are able to.
For more about our decision to opt-in to the program for 2023 and opt-out for 2022, please refer to our post from November 1st.
Please note our hours of operation for Easter Weekend are as follows: Good Friday): Closed Saturday, April 4: 9:30 a.m. - 2p.m. Sunday, April 5 (Easter Sunday): Closed We wish you a happy, safe and joyful holiday!
We're proud to serve Toronto's children, youth, and families. You can review our impact in 2025 in this PDF , which highlights the critical work that we do at BGC St. Alban's Club. Our preschool, afterschool, summer camps and youth programs have enormously positive influence on individuals, families and communities. We are grateful to our members, staff, donors and supporters who make this all possible. Thank you!
Registration is filing up for our March Break aquatics programs! Swim Lessons Aquatic Leadership Keep your kids active and happy over the Break while improving their swimming skills. Spots go quickly so register today!
Registration for Spring Swimming programs opens at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 1. Programs: Swim Lessons Lane Swim Aquafit with Kelly Ziger Spring session begins the week of April 13 and ends the day of Monday, June 15. Spaces are limited so register quickly!
We're thrilled to announce that the Jr. NBA program is now offered at BGC St. Alban's Club! To learn more, visit our web page . Registration is open ! Details Ages 6-12 Saturdays 10:30 a.m. - noon Main clubhouse Start date: Feb 28, 2026 Duration: 8 weeks Cost: $120 Uniform and equipment provided. Open to the public
Relax and de-stress every Tuesday evening with our drop-in Yoga class! Adults (18+) Every Tuesday beginning March 3 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. BGC St. Alban’s Club Dance Studio Free for members! To register, email anna@stalbansclub.ca . Class dates: March 3 March 10 March 24 March 31 April 7 April 14 April 21 April 28 Note: there is no class on March 17 for March Break.
BGC St. Alban's Club offers a range of summer camp for kids and youth of all ages and interests. For children ages 4-12: Variety Camps: A little bit of everything to ensure a fun-filled summer. Sports Camps: Hone your athletic skills and build teamwork in a range of sports. Junior Mad Science Camp: Experiment, explore, and discover the fascinating world of science. Dynamic Dance Camp: Move, perform and shine in this fun, energetic creative movement camp. Photography Camp: Capture the world through the lens of a camera. LEGO Robotics Camp: Combine the fun of LEGO with the excitement of robotics. Art Attack Camp: Unleash your inner artist and create masterpieces in a variety of mediums. Jr. Beat Lab (Music): Create your own music and discover the world of sound. Musical Theatre Camp: Take the stage and develop your acting, singing, and dancing skills. Gaming Camp: Explore, design, and create games across board, digital, escape room, and virtual reality platforms. And for youth ages 12-16: Leadership in Training: Our Leader in Training (LIT) camp is a fun, one-week program designed to help teens build confidence and develop essential skills as they prepare for their first work experience. Outdoor Leadership: Experience the ultimate summer adventure with our two-week immersive youth camp. Gaming: In this unique one-week program, youth will get the opportunity to explore, play design and create games in a variety of mediums. To learn more and register, visit https://app.amilia.com/store/en/stalbansbgc/api/Program/List .
In 1979, Toronto became the first municipality in Canada to proclaim Black History Month! Check out the city's 2026 events and exhibits showcasing the enormous contributions of the Black culture and community: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/black-history-month/
BGC St. Alban's Club is offering a variety of camps for kids and youth this summer. Full program information will be posted on Thursday, January 19 at 10 a.m., with registration opening on Wednesday, February 4 at 10 a.m. Stay tuned!
BGC St. Alban's Club offers a range of March Break programs for kids ages 4-14 Registration opens Friday, January 9 at 10 a.m. K-GRADE 6 Our full-day March Break Camp is available to kids in Kindergarten through Grade 6. Children will spend an exciting day engaging in a variety of activities such as energetic games, creative arts and crafts, as well as both indoor and outdoor entertainment. Kinder Camp (Ages 4 to 5) Variety Camp 1 (Ages 6 to 7) Variety Camp 2 (Ages 8 to 9) Variety Camp 3 Ages 10 to 12) Dance Camp (Ages 8 to 12) Art Attack Camp (Ages 6-12) Sports Camp – All-Star Edition (Ages 6-12) YOUTH Beat Lab (Ages 10 to 14) Campers will get a chance to work with one of our professional producers in a small group to create a song from start to finish, (including artwork and publishing online)! Participants will learn to work with digital music software Ableton Live as well as play instruments, sing and rap. No experience necessary. March Break Excursion (Ages 12 to 14) Our Youth March Break Excursion offers exciting daily outings around the city, led by our experienced youth team. Each day features a different local adventure, giving youth the chance to explore, try new activities, and connect with peers. Each activity can be booked individually so youth can pick and choose which days are suited to them. Please note that each outing will run based on sufficient registration numbers for that specific day.
