About Us

The Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County (SCBGC) is a registered non-profit charitable organization devoted to serving children and youth throughout Strathcona County. The Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County is a provisional member of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada is one of this country's leading national, youth-serving organizations dedicated to providing high-quality services that promote the healthy growth and development of young Canadians and their families.

We are founded on a strong belief in the positive potential of every child.

The Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County has served the County community since 2001, enriching the lives of 300 children and youth annually through after-school, spring break and summer camp programs that offer fun, challenging experiences and activities focused on healthy living, personal growth, learning and community involvement (see Club Program Focus).

How is the Boys and Girls Club Unique?

  • Our sole mandate is to serve young people - they are our ONLY priority in programming and fund allocation
  • The ability to participate is guaranteed - No child is ever denied access due to inability to pay
  • 98% of former members surveyed by Ipso-Reid for Boys and Girls Club of Canada credited a particular staff member for developing, helping and supporting them
  • Programs are designed to create a continuum of opportunities that build leadership and character in every child throughout every stage of their life

The Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County (SCBGC) is a registered non-profit charitable organization devoted to serving children and youth throughout Strathcona County. The Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County is a provisional member of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada is one of this country's leading national, youth-serving organizations dedicated to providing high-quality services that promote the healthy growth and development of young Canadians and their families.

We are founded on a strong belief in the positive potential of every child.

The Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County has served the County community since 2001, enriching the lives of 300 children and youth annually through after-school, spring break and summer camp programs that offer fun, challenging experiences and activities focused on healthy living, personal growth, learning and community involvement (see Club Program Focus).

How is the Boys and Girls Club Unique?

  • Our sole mandate is to serve young people - they are our ONLY priority in programming and fund allocation
  • The ability to participate is guaranteed - No child is ever denied access due to inability to pay
  • 98% of former members surveyed by Ipso-Reid for Boys and Girls Club of Canada credited a particular staff member for developing, helping and supporting them
  • Programs are designed to create a continuum of opportunities that build leadership and character in every child throughout every stage of their life
 

 Stories

“Without the club, I would have to go to my aunt’s house after school because my parents work. I love my Auntie but I really like the staff and all of the friends I’ve made here at the club. We have a lot of fun together. The club is my home away from home.”
Janelle, age 11

“Without the club, I would have to go to my aunt’s house after school because my parents work. I love my Auntie but I really like the staff and all of the friends I’ve made here at the club. We have a lot of fun together. The club is my home away from home.”
Janelle, age 11

  

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