Our Mission
To provide safe, supportive places where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life.
Our Vision
All children and youth discover and achieve their dreams and grow up to be healthy, successful, and active participants in society.
At BGC Canada, we believe that opportunity changes everything.
Serving 160,000 young people in over 600 communities across the country, we address the growing complexity of issues facing children and youth today.
Our Values
Belonging
We welcome everyone in a safe, accepting environment based on belonging and positive relationships.
Respect
We ensure that everyone—children, youth, families, volunteers, staff—is heard, valued, and treated fairly.
Encouragement and Support
We encourage and support every child and youth to play, learn, and grow to achieve their dreams.
Working Together
We work together with young people, families, volunteers, our communities, and government.
Speaking Out
We speak out for children, youth, and families so that we can make our world better.
Creating opportunities since 1900
This year, we are proudly celebrating the 125th anniversary of BGC Canada’s first Club in Saint John, New Brunswick. As we reflect on our rich heritage, we honour the generations of young people whose lives have been shaped by the programs, friendships, and opportunities our Club staff and volunteers have provided.
Learn about our history
We support BGC Clubs so they can support their communities
Our team provides critical funding to Clubs through a national grant system, enabling them to run effective programs and track outcomes. BGC Canada’s work is also guided by our National Youth Advisory Circle and Indigenous Advisors.
Meet the people behind BGC Canada
Our initiatives celebrate opportunity
Our Youth of the Year and Alumni Hall of Fame initiatives, alongside our national awareness day, BGC Club Day, spotlight the individuals and communities that believe in the life-changing impact of Clubs.
