Start a Club

Life-changing programs for children and youth.

All local Boys and Girls Clubs are private, nonprofit community-based agencies that pay annual dues to be members of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada.

Benefits to membership include:

  • The credibility of a nationally recognized charitable organization

  • National standards and quality assurance

  • Support materials and services to assist with Club operation and policy development

  • Funding through national partnerships

  • National programs and training opportunities

  • And much more…

Clubs are governed by an autonomous, voluntary Board of Directors comprised of local residents. Each Boys and Girls Club secures funding on its own from community, government, and private sources.

To become a Boys and Girls Club, organizations must participate in three phases of development:

Community
Review

Deepen your understanding of the needs of your community and how they fit with the Boys and Girls Club model
(3-6 months)

Organization Development

Create a business plan to deliver services, which includes establishing a Board, incorporating, and seeking funding
(6-8 months)

Program
Development

Begin developing your Club’s programs, establish essential policies, and complete any outstanding requirements for membership
(1-3 months)

To learn more about starting a Club, contact us today.

Does a Club already exist in your community?

Many of our Clubs utilize service locations—facilities that are owned by third parties, like community organizations, schools, municipalities, housing authorities, etc. These service locations are managed by the local
Boys and Girls Club and offer similar programs and services.

Find your local Club to learn more.

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