Our Stories

The Herman family enjoyed outdoor activities and spending time exploring their community, so when their mom, Kyrie, began experiencing sudden and unexplainable health complications, their active lifestyle changed significantly. Many exhaustive and often disappointing doctor’s appointments later, Kyrie was finally diagnosed with a rare genetic connective tissue disorder called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. As a spectrum…

Jordan is an 11 year old boy with a heart condition. While most 11 year old boys enjoy busy, boisterous activities, Jordan’s life features regular doctor appointments and carefully adapted activities that often feel very isolating. Any minor injury could be catastrophic for Jordan and there have been many trips to the hospital over a…

A sincere thank you to staff and partners for leading the renovations at our West Club over the past several months. A few of us took a tour (physically distanced and masked) of the like-new facility a few weeks ago and were so amazed by the remarkable new spaces! This has been an idea that…

We are grateful for the support of CN over the past year in supporting our staff to be able to serve our children and families in new ways. Over the past year, we have had to respond quickly to the new challenges each and every one of us is facing, and we have been adapting…

On Tuesday February 23, 2021, BGCBigs hosted a virtual Black History Month Jeopardy event.  The event was organized by a committee of agency staff members to incorporate teams from each of our 10 club, individuals from All in for Youth schools, as well as individuals from our community based matches. The competition was inspired and…

Mentoring plays a tremendous role in the development of our children and youth. We know that the benefits are tangible, and have powerful positive effects on young people through personal, academic and professional situations. Watch the following video and listen to those who have been involved with and impacted through BGCBigs mentoring programs in our…

Where: Zoom (Online)
When: July 21st. 1:00pm – 2:30pm
July 23rd, 6:00pm 7:30pm

Executive functioning skills are essential for children to succeed, but what are they exactly? Take a peek inside the developing brain of a child to learn about these skills and how they impact learning, behaviour, emotions and social interactions. Caregivers will be provided with strategies and resources to assist their children developing inhibition, working memory and mental flexibility skills.

Navigating Challenges and Relationships

Do you find that your child struggles to find solutions when a conflict arises? Are you hoping to support some more independence in their problem solving abilities? Allow us to show you some simple steps for breaking down problems and finding solutions with your children. Learn from your peers in regards to what has worked for them and discuss how you can best collaborate with your family.

Date: Saturday June 6, 2020
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: Online!