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Middle Childhood Programs Grades K-6
Early Childhood Programs 0-5yrs Registration required except Family Playtime and Kinder-Gym.
Indoor Soccer 3-5yrs Parent participation not required. Whether it’s your child’s first introduction to the sport or enhancing soccer skills, your active toddler will love this 45-minutes of training fun. Please send your child with indoor runners and a water bottle.
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Th Nov 5-19 1:00-1:45pm 1/$8/mem
Mini Jays T-ball Camp 3-5yrs Parent participation not required. Learn the basics of ball. T-ball kids’ camp will offer your child an introduction to baseball skills on our field for 45-minutes of fun. Please send your child with runners and a water bottle.
Tu Oct 6-20 3:00-3:45pm 1/$8/mem
District Wide Pro Days Registration required.
CLUB CLOSED OCT 23 for the Boys and Girls Clubs agency wide Pro Day.
Full Day Pro Day Grades K-6 Sign up for a fun filled day at the Webber Rd Boys and Girls Club! We will play games, become mad scientists and finish off the day with pizza and a movie!
F Oct 9 8:00am-5:00pm $41/mem
All program delivery procedures are reviewed and adapted to meet the health and safety requirements of the Provincial Health Officer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs that cannot meet the requirements of the Provincial Health Officer will be cancelled. Updates to program procedures will be communicated to participants, parents or guardians as required.
Free! Drop-in Program Grades K-6 Drop-in programs are times when members may visit the Club and take part in a variety of activities for FREE with an annual membership of $10. Please note the changes in Drop-in.
NO PROGRAM OCT 10, 31, DEC 5. Sa Sep 26-Dec 19 1:30-4:30pm FREE with yearly membership
Drop-in for FREE with an annual membership of $10 New! Indoor Racquet Sports 8-12yrs Come in to the club and take part in some serious fun. We will be playing all types of Racquet sports including Tennis, Badminton and Pickleball. The more the merrier so be sure to grab your friends and come join us for an evening of high energy fun!
W Sep 23-Oct 14 5:30-7:00pm $20/4 sess
Blue Jays Rookie League Grades K-4 Join us for a safe, fun, active and engaging baseball program for those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in recreational or organized sport. Rookie League is a program that uses the game of baseball as a foundation to teach children the importance of team work, cooperation and self-esteem. Please register and remember to wear appropriate running shoes, warm clothing and bring a water bottle and ball glove. Gloves can be provided if indicated at time of registration.
Th Sep 24-Oct 15 3:30-5:30pm $10/4 sess
Bounce Back League (BBL) 8-12yrs Registration required. With a team of two qualified staff members, the BBL Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada National Program, will show children that sports can be fun, healthy and help them manage the ups and down of life both in and out of the game. Each week will consist of a warm-up, drills for skills, game time and team time. Snack is provided each week.
Th Oct 22-Dec 10 3:30-5:00pm $30/8 sess
Recreational Weekly Programs Registration required except Drop-in.
New! Learn to Sketch Cartoons & Animation 7-12yrs Explore the basics of Animation and learn to draw your favorite Disney cartoon characters. Exercise your creativity and have fun discussing your favorite cartoons and comic book superheroes! No experience necessary.
W Sep 23-Oct 14 3:30-5:30pm $20/4 sess
New! Mad Science Club 7-12yrs Join us for fun filled interactive experiments! Each week you will participate in a journey of exploration and discovery with your safety goggles and science coat. NO PROGRAM NOV 11.
W Oct 21-Dec 9 3:30-5:00pm $40/7 sess
Kid Food Nation 2.0 7-12 yrs Build your culinary skills and learn to prepare healthy snacks, appetizers, meals and desserts. Each week you will learn a new recipe that you can take home and make again for your family and friends. Join other foodies in in our kitchen on Wednesday nights and let’s start cooking!
NO PROGRAM NOV 11. W Oct 21-Dec 9 5:30-7:30pm $50/8 sess
New! Holiday Crafting Chaos Club 7-12yrs Do you love the holidays because of all the cool decorations and crafts you can make? You are not alone. Join fellow crafters in making Thanksgiving, Halloween and Christmas crafts that you can use to decorate your room or give as a gift to a friend.
Th 5:30-7:00pm $5/sess Harvest and Thanksgiving Theme Oct 1 and 8 Halloween Theme Oct 22 and 29 Winter and Christmas Theme Dec 3, 10, 17
New! Friday Nights Out 7-10yrs It’s Friday night and you deserve a night of fun! Bring your friends and join us for supper and outings around the community. Out trip details will be provided monthly. NO PROGRAM OCT 9 AND 23.
F Sep 25-Nov 27 5:00-8:30pm Cost varies due to outings ($15-$20)
Drop-in for FREE with an annual membership of $10 Free! Friday Night Drop-in Bring your friends and join the staff in planning Friday night activities at the Club. We have gym space, a computer lab and a kitchen. Youth can hang out, play music and videos games, make popcorn and watch a movie, shoot baskets and play floor hockey.
NO PROGRAM OCT 9 AND 23. F Sep 25-Nov 27 6:30-9:30pm Free with yearly membership
Volunteer Opportunities
Want to make a difference? If you have a special talent or simply want to make a difference in a child’s life, contact the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan if you would like to volunteer. We need: Floor hockey coaches, Coding and Science Instructors, Dance and Music lovers, Creative Chefs, Children’s mentors, and Special Needs Assistants. Go to www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca to become a volunteer.
Family & Community Programs
Birthday Parties Let us plan the birthday party for you! We will provide the set up, clean up, and a hot dog, juice and chips for the party goers. Parents provide the guests, cake and goodie bags. There will be lots of fun games and activities including time to play in our gym. We will have one staff party leader present, and we ask for a minimum of one parent helper. *Two weeks advance
booking is required. *Maximum 12 children. CLUB CLOSED OCT 10. Sa Sep 26-Dec 19 11:00am-1:00pm $120
WESTSIDE YOUTH CENTRE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE OKANAGAN
2466 Main Street, Westbank BC Cell: 250-718-7065 Phone: 250-768-9139 www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca
A partnership between the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs and the City of West Kelowna.
As part of BC’s restart plan, the Westside Youth Centre reopened on June 9th with limited capacity. Staff are available by phone at 250-718-7065 or email at wyc@ bgco.ca for any inquiries or needs that arise. Starting in July, the Westside Youth Centre commenced small group programming. Virtual programing continues on https://www.facebook.com/ BGCOYouth at kits are available. There are Social Distancing measures in accordance with COVID-19 protocols. These include reduced numbers of capacity per program, social distancing markers in place, individualized snacks/meals, and increased cleaning/sanitization measures.
Drop-in Programs 12-19yrs The Westside Youth Centre’s drop-in programs and special events are geared toward youth. The Centre offers free supervised drop-in activities five days per week. Activities include: • Free afternoon snacks and dinner M-F • Nintendo Wii, computers and Internet access • Movies, music, cards and board games • Structured Life Skills, Employment, Leadership, Social Emotional Learning and Arts Programming
DROP-IN HOURS: M-F 3:00-8:00pm
*Closed Weekends and Holidays Free! Creative Arts The Westside Youth Centre will be hosting opportunities for youth to engage in creative activities such as tie dying, painting, drawing, crafts and more.
Free! Life Skills Training There will be life skills training opportunities for youth including volunteer opportunities, and guest speakers on topics such as drugs and alcohol, sexual health and employment.
Free! Employment Support Staff are available to assist youth in building employment skills including resume building, job searching, and teaching interview skills.
Free! Youth Leadership The Westside Youth Centre provides a number of opportunities for youth to build leadership skills including volunteer opportunities, youth-led activities and projects and our Youth in Residence program.
Other Youth & Family Services
Free! Reconnect 13-18yrs The Reconnect program provides short term services to youth including parent/teen mediation, advocacy for high-risk youth that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness, alcohol and drug referrals, one on one support, hygiene and contraceptive education and products. Services are available Mon-Fri at the Westside Youth Centre. This program is free of charge. Please call 250-868-8541 Ext 205 to access services.
P i c k l e b a l l i n W e s t K e l o w n a COMMUNITY PICKLEBALL COURT SCHEDULE The Mt. Boucherie Pickleball Courts are located at 1735 Pike Road West Kelowna. The Community shall have access to the Mt. Boucherie Pickleball Courts on the following days and The Mt. Boucherie Pickleball Courts, at 1735 Pike road, are times. For More information call West Kelowna Recreation & home to the West Kelowna Pickleball Club. To join the Club Culture 778-797-8800. please register at www.pickleballwestkelowna.ca. Seasonal membership is $45 per person. There are 10 courts available for Monday courts 1-2 8:00 am-Dusk regular club play and 12 courts available for tournament play. Monday courts 3-12 12:45 pm-6:15 pm Court Schedule: Monday courts 3-4 6:30 pm-Dusk • Monday-Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm. • Monday and Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30pm Tuesday courts 1-2 8:00 am-Dusk Tuesday courts 3-12 12:45 pm-Dusk For more details on the West Kelowna Pickleball Club schedule please go to the website. Wednesday courts 1-2 8:00 am-Dusk Wednesday courts 3-12 12:45 pm-Dusk
Thursday Thursday Thursday courts 1-2 courts 3-12 courts 3-4 8:00 am-Dusk 12:45 pm-6:15 pm 6:30 pm-Dusk
Friday Friday courts 1-2 courts 3-12 8:00 am-Dusk 12:45 pm-Dusk
Saturday Saturday Sunday courts 1-4 courts 5-12 courts 1-12 8:00 am-Dusk 12:45 pm-Dusk 8:00 am-Dusk
The Lakeview Heights Pickleball Courts, located at 860 Anders Road, is a 3 court facility that is available to the general public Mon to Sun from 8:00am to Dusk.
For more information and current schedule Ph: 778-868-0007 www.pickleballwestkelowna.ca
Discover West Kelowna Parks!
Casa Rio Beach Park
Neighbourhood: Casa Loma
Classification: Waterfront
Amenities: • Playground No Dogs Allowed Boucherie Rush Trail Neighbourhood: Boucherie
Centre Classification: Hiking Dogs Allowed On leash
Darroch Park Neighbourhood: Lakeview Heights Classification: Neighbourhood Amenities: • Access to
Mount
Boucherie trails • Adjacent to
Mount Boucherie • Sports Fields • Picnic table • Playground • Seasonal washrooms Dogs Allowed On leash
Devon Park Neighbourhood:
Rose Valley Classification: Neighbourhood Amenities: • Picnic table, playground No Dogs Allowed
Eain Lamont Park
Neighbourhood: Lakeview Heights
Classification: Community
Amenities: • Access to Mount Boucherie
Regional Park • Parking • Trails
Dogs Allowed On leash Gellatly Landing Park Classification: Waterfront Amenities: • Beach - pebble • Benches • Lawn area, ideal for picnic blankets • This is a section of the popular
Gellatly
Recreational
Corridor, which extends from
Gellatly Nut Farm
Regional Park to
Rotary Beach Park Dogs Allowed On leash
Gellatly Recreational Corridor Neighbourhood: Gellatly Amenities: • 1 km of paved, lit cycling trails • 1 km of paved, lit multi-use trail • 1.5 km of gravel, partially lit walking and running trail • Beach accesses at various points along trail • Benches • Bike racks • Parking • Accessibility stalls at Marina Park • Truck and Boat Trailer Parking at yacht club • Paved stalls at Gellatly Aquatic Park/CNR Wharf,
Marina Park, and Willow Beach • Picnic area accesses at various points alongside trail • View Point at end of Willow
Beach • Washrooms • Seasonal washrooms located at Willow
Beach and CNR
Wharf • Year-round washroom located at
Marina Park Dogs Allowed On leash
Marina Park Neighbourhood: Gellatly Bay Classification: Waterfront Amenities: • Adjacent to Gellatly Recreational Corridor • Bike racks • Paved parking, including accessibility stalls • Picnic shelter • Picnic tables • Playground • Swimming beach • Washrooms No Dogs Allowed
Marjorie Pritchard Memorial Park Neighbourhood: Mission Hill - Sunnyside Classification: Waterfront Amenities: • Benches • Dock (pedestrians only - no boat launch or moorage facilities) • Picnic tables • Playground • Swimming beach • Volleyball court (sand) • Washrooms No Dogs Allowed
Rose Valley Mountain Biking Trails Neighbourhood: Rose Valley Classification: Biking Dogs Allowed On leash Rotary Park Neighbourhood: Gellatly Bay Classification: Waterfront Amenities: • Benches • Parking • Picnic tables • Swimming beach • Washroom Dogs Allowed On leash
Rotary Trails Neighbourhood: Gellatly Bay Classification: Waterfront Amenities: • Parking; • Sheltered picnic tables; • Trails; • Viewing platform (wheelchair accessible) • Washrooms located at Willow Beach (seasonal) and
Marina Park (year round) • Rotary Trails Park is an ideal location to view
Kokanee salmon spawning in September each year No Dogs Allowed
Shannon Woods Park Neighbourhood: Shannon Lake Classification: Athletic and Community Amenities: • Community garden • Football/soccer field • Seasonal, portable washrooms Off-leash Dog Park Sportsfield Booking Information: 778-797-2265 (M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding statutory holidays)
