Youth Programs

Outdoor Adventure Program

The Outdoor Adventure program is offered to youth in Grades 6 to 8 at our 98-acre property in Metchosin. Youth learn valuable outdoor skills that deepen their connection with nature, increases their comfort in “wild” settings, and tests their physical and mental abilities. Activities that youth participate in include basic outdoor survival skills, environmental stewardship, wild food foraging, canoeing and water safety, archery, leadership, and team building. Boys & Girls Club programs offer after school pick up, post-program shuttle, and a healthy snack along with fun and educational programming.

W.I.L.D. Wilderness Immersion & Leadership Development

Wilderness Immersion and Leadership Development (W.I.L.D.) is a program for youth in grades 9 – 12 who are interested in challenging themselves to become leaders in their communities and leaders in the natural environment. W.I.L.D. facilitators support youth through various stages of outdoor leadership, professional, and life skill development.

W.I.L.D. participants will have the opportunity to complete their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. Those who are eligible may choose to take on the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award. Youth engage in activities and workshops in areas such as community service and engagement, canoeing, camping, navigation, backcountry trip planning, resume writing, cooking, event planning, team building, local ecology, hiking and backcountry travel.

BGC programs offer after school pick up and a healthy snack along with fun and educational programming. W.I.L.D. runs on Thursdays, with after school pickup at Belmont and Royal Bay Secondary Schools. Select non-instructional days and weekends will be utilized for program time for events such as camping trips and special events.

Programs for Female Identifying Youth

Sometimes being a young, female identifying person is tough. The t(w)eenage years are a time of uncertainty, big questions and self-discovery. At the Boys & Girls Club we understand the importance of providing open minded, welcoming and safe spaces for female identifying youth to feel empowered to be themselves. Our programs are led by passionate and dedicated female staff who encourage youth to push their own boundaries, make new friends and learn new skills.    

Tweeny but Mighty

Tweeny but Mighty is a program for female-identifying youth ages 8 – 12.  Tweeny but Mighty is a fun, supportive, and inclusive space for youth to be on a Friday night. Our program focuses on self-esteem development through friendship, fun, and laughter.

Tweeny but Mighty has moved to Virtual Zoom Meetings.  We will have a 5-10 minute catch-up about the week, and then play a virtual game or a pre-planned activity or craft for the remaining time.

This group is a safe space where female-identifying youth experience belonging, build confidence, and foster positive relationships with the other female-identifying youth and staff.