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.

Licensed Nature Based Program

The Licensed Nature Based After-school Care program services Wishart and Sangster Elementary for children in grades K-5. Children are transported to our 98 acre property in Metchosin that includes: ponds, forests, fields, natural playground elements, and a licensed indoor space. We are outside everyday exploring the diverse property doing activities aimed at promoting healthy physical, social, and intellectual development for our participants.

Our qualified and enthusiastic staff foster a safe and welcoming environment for our group members and help facilitate experiences that are both new and exciting!

Compassionate and reliable staff make this nature based out-of-school care facility a caring and safe place for children. By fostering positive and healthy relationships, implementing intentional outdoor programming, and providing nutritious snacks; we are contributing to the healthy development of children at our Club. Children registered in this program have the opportunity to participate in a variety structured and unstructured nature based activities while immersing themselves in the beautiful Metchosin property.

It is never a dull day when the children in our programs are playing in the forests, exploring the ponds, and being outside!

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 9 – 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. Participants enjoy activities such as hiking, crafts, cooking, rock climbing and more at our Wale Road and Metchosin Club.  

Youth Drop In

This youth-driven, lounge style program offers youth in grades 6-12 the opportunity to engage in a variety of structured and unstructured activities, with the themes: Chill, Cook, Make, Think, Move.  We provide a filling snack and access to homework support.

After School Programs

Youth in grades 3-12 are invited to come down the Kaare Norgaard Club in the Central Saanich facility where you’ll find a safe and supportive place to hang out after school.  Staff and volunteers run different activities each day. We offer daily programming in our Active After-School and Youth Drop-in programs.