BGC Okanagan – OK Falls/Oliver/Osoyoos
OK Falls Inquiries
Phone: 250.487.8800
Email: [email protected]
Oliver/Osoyoos Inquiries
Phone: 250.498.8844
Email: [email protected]
Penticton Inquiries
Phone: 250.493.0512
Email: [email protected]
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BGC Okanagan – South
Ages 5-12 Programs
After School Programs
BGC Okanagan After School Programs are the best place for children to be after the school bell. For 60 years we have been providing programs to children and we know what kids love to do! Children will be provided time to play outside, sports, games, creative arts, a daily nutritional snack, and fun leisure activities. Our staff develop a special, caring relationship with each child, encouraging them to explore areas of interest, create new friendships, and develop their personal growth.
After School Programs & Location Details
After School Programs
After school programs emphasize a sense of belonging, help make positive choices, learn healthy behaviours and build on a child’s strengths encouraging them to reach their potential. Parents often comment that they “trust our staff in caring for their children.” We understand the importance of physical health, social and emotional development, learning, and allowing kids to be themselves in a supportive, safe place where they are encouraged to explore, try new activities, and have a lot FUN!
| The Club at Okanagan Falls 1141 Cedar Street Monday – Friday School Dismissal – 6:30pm 5 – 12 Years of Age |
Recreation Programs
Recreation programs are for members aged 5-17 years who want to come out to the Club and take part in a wide variety of activities that are planned around BGC Canada Core programming areas. Opportunities to develop friendships, and connect with positive role models, allows children to find a place where they belong, are cared about and where they can learn new skills. Activities create a safe and fun way for kids to spend their time during the after school hours, weekends and evenings.
Recreation Programs & Location Details
Recreation Programs
Each Club location offers recreation programs to meet the community needs. Each community location will offer monthly calendars describing the specific activities that can be located on our Facebook pages and at the service locations. Examples include activities such as community field trips, sports, National Clubs programs, life skills, creative arts, leadership and learning.
The Recreation program is open year round at various times based on program offerings. See service location for monthly calendars for specific times and dates.
Parents are responsible for a yearly membership and program fees. Program fees will vary dependent on the program. Financial Subsidies or Canadian Tire Jumpstart funding may be available for eligible families.
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Keremeos Varied days/times |
Youth Programs
Youth Recreation Programs
In our after-school and evening drop-in programs, children and youth are emotionally and physically safe, welcomed, accepted, valued, respected and encouraged to explore new opportunities and build positive relationships with like-minded peers.
Youth Recreation Program & Location Details
Youth Recreation Programs
Positive adult mentors guided by the Clubs’ core values build self-esteem and encourage healthy relationships while instilling the importance of mutual respect, teamwork and being socially responsible. While youth may just need a safe and supportive place to “hang out,” we also offer recreational opportunities, games, creative arts and special events.
Our programs are accessible, affordable and address community needs. Youth can be referred to other supports within BGC Okanagan Clubs as needed.
| Oliver – The Hangar The Hangar Fridays 4:00pm to 10:00pm 13 – 19 Years of Age |
Osoyoos – Club 10-16 Sonora Centre Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 2:30pm to 5:00pm 10 – 16 Years of Age |
Family Programs
Integrated Family Development Service
The Integrated Family Development Program is a free, voluntary service that facilitates counseling, support, parent education, conflict resolution, and community connections for children, youth and their families, to increase healthy family functioning and develop positive skills for life. Individuals and families can self-refer or be referred by community partners.
Integrated Family Development Service & Location Details
Integrated Family Development Service
The program’s role in the community is preventive in nature, aiming to stop the escalation of problems to a point where more intrusive interventions might be required. The service provides flexible and effective support to families who are experiencing a variety of problems, and employs interventions such as outreach, parent-child mediation, solution-oriented counseling strategies, connection to community resources and referrals, and enhancement of parenting and life skills.
| Osoyoos 8505 68th Avenue Date: by appointment Time: n/a 5 – 19 Years of Age & Parents |
Contact Senior Worker: Leigh-Anne Lafrance Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 250-498-8844 |
| Oliver 475 School Avenue Date: by appointment Time: n/a 5 – 19 Years of Age & Parents |
Contact Senior Worker: Leigh-Anne Lafrance Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 250-498-8844 |
| Okanagan Falls 1141 Cedar Street Date: by appointment Time: n/a 5 – 19 Years of Age & Parents |
Contact Senior Worker: Leigh-Anne Lafrance Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 250-498-8844 |
The Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP)
The Sexual Abuse Intervention Program provides counselling, support and education to children aged 5-19 and their families who have been affected by sexual abuse. Counsellors also provide information and education regarding healthy sexuality and abuse prevention and protection to parents and community service providers.
The Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP) Details and Location
The Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP)
| Oliver 475 School Avenue Date: by appointment Time: n/a Age: n/a |
Contact Program Director: Leigh-Anne Lafrance Email: [email protected] Phone: 250.498.8844 |