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Summer overnight camp fees covered by donor for Okanagan children

Jul 15

We are thrilled to announce that BGC Okanagan has received a generous anonymous donation of $10,000, specifically designated to help Okanagan families cover the cost of their children’s summer camp fees. “We are incredibly grateful for the donor, who wishes to remain [...]

Summer recreation day camps for Okanagan children

Jun 27

View 2024 Recreation Programs (including calendars and program descriptions) by clicking here Summer is finally here, and it’s time to start planning engaging activities for your kids! BGC Okanagan is thrilled to announce that registration is open for our [...]

BGC Okanagan 2024 staff recognition awards

May 17

BGC Okanagan recently celebrated the talented, dedicated staff members and showed appreciation for those who have been with the organization for a number of years at the seventh annual BGC Okanagan Recognition Awards. Among the highlights was the recognition of Ella [...]

Celebrating BGC Okanagan staff for Child Care Month

May 10

May is Child Care Month and May 10 is Child Care Professionals Day, we celebrate and extend our deepest gratitude to the remarkable BGC Okanagan Child Care team for their outstanding commitment to children and families throughout the Okanagan Valley. Our BGCO Child [...]

Full Day Licensed Summer Child Care for Okanagan Kids

Apr 15

Are you ready to make this summer unforgettable for your children? Look no further than the BGC Okanagan Full Day Licensed Summer Child Care! For 60 years, we have been the go-to organization for summer fun, offering a safe, nurturing environment where kids can thrive [...]

Over $50k raised for Okanagan youth homelessness prevention programs

Apr 11

Over $50,000 was raised at the inaugural Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament in support of initiatives combating youth homelessness in the Okanagan. “This significant sum is a testament to the power of collective action when it comes to addressing critical [...]

BGC Okanagan continues Child Care Resource and Referral services

Apr 11

BGC Okanagan is excited to announce that after undergoing a thorough review process, the organization has been granted approval to continue their Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) services in Vernon and surrounding area. “This marks a significant milestone in [...]

Combatting youth homelessness through hockey

Mar 28

On April 5th, 2024, hockey pros and community heroes will take the ice at MNP Place with the common goal of ending homelessness. The net proceeds from the one-day Hockey Helps the Homeless charity tournament, presented by Peacock Sheridan Group and Value Partners [...]

BGC Okanagan Club member named regional Youth of the Year

Feb 25

As a shining example of youth leadership and community impact, BGC Canada, in partnership with Hyundai Canada, is thrilled to announced Mehak Parihar, of Kelowna, as the regional Youth of the Year. Parihar was one of seven regional winners from Clubs nationwide, [...]

Hockey Helps the Homeless to support BGC Okanagan youth

Feb 7

Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH) is proud to partner with BGC Okanagan for the first Annual Pro-Am Charity Hockey Tournament, presented by Peacock Sheridan Group and Value Partners Investments Inc. , to be held on Friday, April 5, 2024 . “Participants in the one-day [...]

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