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Peachland 5684 Beach Ave. Tel: (250) 767-2515 Fax: (250) 767-6288 Email: Webber@bgco.ca @BGCOkanagan
REGISTER AT: www.bgco.ca/forms
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BGC Okanagan is a leading provider of programs to children, youth and families. Since 1959, our programs and services support the healthy physical, educational and social development of individuals. We have 41 service locations based in 16 communities throughout the Okanagan Valley. As a member of BGC Canada, BGC Okanagan helps young people grow healthy, happy and safely from birth to adulthood and are a resource and support for parents throughout their family’s involvement with us. We provide systemic opportunity to all children and youth. We help them become their best selves. We cheer them on as they take it from there, with confidence and conviction. All they need is opportunity because “Opportunity Changes Everything.”
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
Peachland Preschool
Our preschool provides the opportunity for children to play in an environment of learning, exploration, creativity and growth in a stimulating and fun environment! Preschoolers develop and practice social and language skills, cooperative play, independent thinking and an awareness of self. Tuition sponsorships available. Ages: 3 yrs old (Tu & Th), 4 yrs old (M/W/F) - 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. Location: 5486 Clements Crescent
FREE: Our Family-Tot Playtime offers a variety of activities for you and your child to explore, create, imagine and play. During this time meet other moms, dads, and grandparents. Activities may include a craft, gym time, circle time with stories and songs and best of all, many toys to play with. No session on Feb. 14. Ages: 0-5 years old Location: West Kelowna Day: Mondays from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Registration at familyresource@bgco.ca
AFter School Club (Grades k-5)
The After School Program takes place at BGC Okanagan in Peachland (5684 Beach Ave.) from 2:30-6:30 p.m. for children in Kindergarten to Grade 5. Our programs are designed to provide a safe, nuturing, inclusive environment where children will be engaged in activities including creative arts, sports, personal growth and skills development. Transportation is provided from Peachland Elementary and a nutritious snack is served daily. Programs are also available on professional days and school breaks. *Pre-registration required* Register by emailing webber@bgco.ca.
In partnership with the District of Peachland and the United Way. We are proud to be a part of the Peachland Historic School.
MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMS
YOUTH SERVICES
Friday Night Fun Ages 6-12
Start your weekend off right! Join us for dinner and fun. Movie nights, game show nights, dances, out-trips and more! Check out our montly calendar (available on Facebook or at the Club) to see what activities we have planned for each month. Dinner provided. Program is alternating weekly between Mar Jok Elementary School and Peachland Club.
Jan 20, Feb 3 & 17, March 3 & 17 5:30 – 8 p.m. $5/session School’s Out Ages 7-11 (Presented by United Way)
Join us for a safe, fun, active and engaging sport-based program. Come play a new sport each week with your friends, build your skills and enjoy fun team play. Floor hockey, dodgeball, tennis, pickleball, soccer and many others! This program is at Peachland Elementary School (5486 Clements Cres.).
Wed Jan 18 - March 8 2:30 - 4 p.m. Costs vary depending on the activity
Spring Break Recreation Grades 1-6
Spend your Spring Break exploring places in our community and participating in skill-based programs. We will visit parks, play outdoor games and have some fun participating in local amusements! There is a variety of two to six hour programs to keep kids active and entertained while away from school. Registration and program details will be available mid-February 2023 by visiting bgco.ca/forms
March 20-24 & March 27-31 Times will vary between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Costs vary depending on the activity Spring Break Full Day Programs Grades K-5
Our Spring Break full day programs offer fun outtrips to outdoor attractions, Energy Plex, bowling and more! Children will participate in group games, creative art, sports and messy science experiments. Registration and program details will be available mid-February 2023 by visiting bgco.ca/forms.
March 20-24 & March 27-31 M-F from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Cost: $44/day
Youth Drop-in Grades 7-9
FREE (with yearly membership): Bring your friends and join us for pizza dinner at the Peachland Club. There will be lots of games, sports, video and board games available in a big open space. This is a perfect opportunity ot make new friends and meet other youth in the community.
Wednesdays Jan 11 - March 15 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Virtual Programs Ages 13-24
Programming includes art, baking, employment and academic support, and leadership opportunities. Activity kits available for youth to participate in our online programs.
Visit us on Facebook @BGCOkanaganYouth or on Instagram @BGCOyouth Restorative Justice
This program is an approach that seeks to repair harm caused by a youth’s actions, through reconciliation with the person harmed and others affected. The youth must take responsibility for their actions and voluntarily agree to participate in the program. *NEW* The Peace Circle program incorporates youth, families and their supports, to come together to address conflict, miscommunications, trauma and harm that the family and community may be experiencing. For more information contact: 250-868-8541 ext. 206, or
Restorativejustice@bgco.ca. Reconnect
Counsellors work with both the youth and their families. Supports available are adaptable; occur one-to-one, in a group and by referral; onsite and in the community. This is an excellent program to support families in crisis, it is equally important to refer families who haven’t had a breakdown yet, but are at risk.
Contact: 250-258-0566 Westside Youth Centre Ages 12-19 years
2466 Main St., West Kelowna. Open weekdays from 3-8 p.m. *Closed weekends and holidays*
