Sustained Wellbeing | BGC Canada

BGC Clubs help young people stay active, healthy, and confident through evidence-based programming.

Learning to make safe choices allows young people to grow into mentally, emotionally, and socially resilient adults.

Developing habits that sustain a positive well-being during childhood creates a crucial foundation for the rest of a person’s life. When kids walk through Club doors every day, they’re learning to make decisions about how to spend their time—helping them explore their personal identity, build confidence, and develop resilience.

At BGC, Sustained Wellbeing is one of four key outcomes of a Club, and encompasses 5 factors: healthy choices, nutrition, physical activity, positive outlook, and resilience. Our most recent survey data from 2024 reveals that Because of a Club:

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Because of a Club…

89%

of kids make better choices for themselves

80%

of kids know more about what kind of foods are healthy for them to eat

90%

of kids are more physically active

85%

of kids feel more confident in their futures

85%

of kids are better able to bounce back after going through a hard time

When young people have the opportunity to build confidence in learning, the possibilities are endless.

“I think they [BGC Clubs] help steer them [young people] in the right direction in life. Some of them live in difficult circumstances—this helps to provide them with a path forward that I think will make life better for them and their families.”

– Art Eggleton, Canada’s longest running Mayor of Toronto & BGC Canada

Alumni Hall of Fame Recipient

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Support positive well-being for kids across the country

Our Mental Health Fund equips BGC Clubs with the resources they need to support their communities’ mental health needs.

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