BGC Weston-Mount Dennis Club
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
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
BGC Weston-Mount Dennis and BGC St. Alban’s Clubs 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.
KIDS PROGRAM: AGES 4-12
The Program
The After School Program is for children ages 4-12. 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
In general, the program runs for two hours after school. Exact times are based on local school dismissal times and location of the program.
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 unless announced in advance.
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.
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Youth Program: Ages 13-18
Every weekday between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
HAUS OF ARTS
Mondays at Emmett
An art program for youth to express themselves creatively:
- WesExpression (Dance)
- When the Beat Drop (Studio)
- Art Attack (Arts & Craft)
- Rep My Brand (Branding)
HEALTHY MINDSET
Wednesdays at Emmett
A fitness-based program that aims to help youth manage their stress and mental wellness:
- Zumba
- Aerobics
- Mediation
- Fitness
- Nutrition
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FREESTYLE FRIDAYS
Friday at Emmett
Participate in a variety of weekly freestyle programming, that allows youth to engage and participate in fun activities, events and trips.
Programming includes:
- Keepin' It Reel - Real thoughts, real ideas, Real discussions
- Game Night
- Movie Night - Documentaries, series, movies
- Job Fairs, pop up shops, trips
BOYS 2 MEN and SHE-EMPOWERED
Tuesdays at Emmett
Encourages young people to improve decision making and conflict resolution skills, develop and maintain healthy relationships with positives outcomes in their community.
Boys 2 Men program welcomes all who identify as boys/men.
She-Empowered program welcomes all who identify as girls/women.
BGC MASTER CHEF
Thursdays at Humber
A cooking club for youth eager to learn the basics of how to cook and bake. Throughout the program, youth will be introduced to:
- New and exciting recipes
- Learn basic food preparation skills
- Learn essential sanitary practices
- Healthy eating
Locations
(416) 249-9000
