{"id":27,"date":"2025-04-21T19:23:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T19:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2026-04-08T19:42:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:42:05","slug":"our-approach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/en\/our-impact\/our-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Approach"},"content":{"rendered":"
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BGC Clubs are defined by three common features that allow every Club kid to reach their full potential.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

BGC Canada\u2019s Model for Success was developed based on evidence and research on child development, and informs how Clubs show up for young people. This means that in every Club across the country, nearly 160,000 young people each year have a positive, transformative experience that lasts a lifetim<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_btn title=”Donate” style=”solid” color=”donate_btn” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbgcdonors.donorsupport.co%2Fpage%2FFUNBFVAKRMA%3Fform%3Ddonatenow|title:Donate|target:_blank”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”76489″ img_size=”large” css_animation=”none” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1768505031779{background-color: #003B4A00 !important;}”][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css_animation=”bottom-to-top” css=”.vc_custom_1768505040367{background-color: #003B4A !important;}” el_class=”wave-container navy ptop-7 pbottom-10 stretch-row max-width-1320″][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1768508439567{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_single_image image=”76495″ img_size=”medium” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-8 vc_col-xs-12″ css=”.vc_custom_1768508465687{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”]

BGC Clubs are a place of belonging.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Because of a Club, 91%<\/strong> of Club kids are more accepting of themselves.<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

Clubs strive to create physical, emotional, and social environments that promote a sense of security and acceptance. They create an environment where everyone can participate fully, be themselves, and build deep, meaningful relationships with new friends and caring adults.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=”ptop-0″][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”wave-container white ptop-8 pbottom-4″ css=”.vc_custom_1758469066438{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”pbottom-5″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1768508505907{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”76496″ img_size=”medium” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-md-offset-1″ css=”.vc_custom_1768508510236{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”]

BGC Clubs provide life-changing opportunities<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

Because of a Club, 93%<\/strong> of Club kids are more confident in their abilities.<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

Clubs offer enriching programs and experiences that challenge children and youth to try new things, discover their interests, and develop skills that support their growth and development. Young people in Clubs are encouraged to explore themselves, knowing they have the support of caring adults who can help them reach their goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\n\u201cI love science, I\u2019m in biomedical sciences, and the Club has really encouraged me in that. I say: \u2018I want to be a dermatologist,\u2019 and the Club says \u2018okay, let\u2019s help you get there.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

– <\/span>Grace, 2025 Youth of the Year, BGC Durham<\/b>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_video link=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1134737097?fl=pl&fe=sh” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1768504390273{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1768505031779{background-color: #003B4A00 !important;}”][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css_animation=”bottom-to-top” css=”.vc_custom_1768505040367{background-color: #003B4A !important;}” el_class=”wave-container navy ptop-7 pbottom-10 stretch-row max-width-1320″][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1768508525686{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”76497″ img_size=”medium” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-md-offset-1″ css=”.vc_custom_1768508530276{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”]

BGC Clubs provide authentic connections<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

Because of a Club, 96%<\/strong> of Club kids have improved social connections.<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

Social interactions outside of home and school are critical to the healthy development of young minds. Club staff cultivate strong, meaningful relationships with children and youth based on connection, caring, and support; leading to personal growth, confidence, and character development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=”ptop-0″][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”wave-container white ptop-8 pbottom-4″ css=”.vc_custom_1758469066438{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t

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