Great Futures Start Here.
Our programs use an integrated model of age‐appropriate social, recreational and academic activities that involve proven strategies for building positive relationships, mentoring, conflict resolution, skill development, leadership training and leading a healthy active lifestyle. Our programs are developed in collaboration with youth, their families and other partners to create comprehensive healthy living opportunities for children and youth.
Summer Day Camp
Social recreational activities for children over the summer months
Summer Day Camp
July/August
Camp hours: Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Club will be opened from 8:30 – 5:30 to accommodate working parents
Program Goals
To provide social recreational activities for children over the summer months that will;
- enhance self-esteem
- promote positive peer co-operation
- bridge the summer learning gap
- increase community awareness
- teach healthy alternatives to aggressive behaviours
- Increase knowledge of personal health and nutrition
- to reduce stress on working parents
- includes 2 field trips per week
$175.00 per week - For subsidies inquiry – Contact : skiernan@bgcsarnia.com
OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS
After School Program
Constructive, affordable after school care in an informal and relaxed environment
After School Program Details
September to June Monday – Friday 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Ages: 4‐12 Program Goals To provide constructive, affordable after school care in an informal, relaxed environment designed to provide opportunities to complete homework and engage in learning activities through peer support and mentoring and to develop skills that will;
- encourage personal interests and benefit future learning opportunities.
- improve attitudes about school and learning
- foster a sense of belonging and self- worth
- strengthen decision making, communication and problem solving skills
- expand planning and goal setting abilities
- promote good work habits and task persistence
- increase knowledge of personal health and nutrition
$40.00 per week – subsidies available
$10 per day for daily rate
To book courtesy seat transportation to the After School program please go to Student Transportation – CLASS Shared School Services Chatham-Kent (cklass.ca). Set up a profile. Seat selection is available in August
PD Day Program
Our PD Day Program is designed to keep kids active, entertained, and learning while parents take care of their busy schedules.
PD Day program details
Hours of Operation:
- Drop-off begins at 8:30 AM.
- Please ensure your child is picked up by 5:30 PM.
What to Bring:
- A packed lunch and snacks for the day (as meals are not provided).
- A water bottle to stay hydrated.
- A change of clothes, just in case.
Program Highlights:
- Engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
- Fun games and creative projects.
- A safe environment where kids can explore and make new friends.
$40.00 per child. Full day program on PA Days.
Babysitters Course
Our babysitter training course is packed with activities and hands-on practice for you child, to increase their confidence and give them the skills needed to be the best babysitter possible.
With this training, you child will develop skills that will:
- Help them find and prepare for a babysitting job
- Help them care for kids of all ages and deal with difficult situations
- Help them prepare safe and fun activities
- Help them make safe choices while babysitting
- Provide Emergency First Aid
Upon completion of the course, your child will receive a wallet sized care, as well as their own babysitters handbook!
At Home Alone + First Aid
At the Home Alone + First Aid Course, your child will learn how to stay safe through interactive lessons, role play and hands on training. Your child will become more confident to make safe choices while home alone.
With this training, your child will learn:
- Their rights and responsibilities when home alone
- How to respond safely to phone calls and unexpected visitors
- How to keep constructively occupied
- When to know they are ready to be left alone
- How to respond to an emergency
They will also learn how to respond to medical emergencies like:
- Cuts, scrapes, and bleeding
- Burns
- Choking
- Broken bones
Upon completion, your child will receive a Home Alone certificate.
This program includes a parent e-Guidebook.
French with Bella
Book a virtual one-to-one personal tutoring session with Bella. Session will be specifically customized to meet the individual needs of the French learner.
For more information contact Bella Hard at bhard@bgcsarnia.com
Drop-In Programs
Our programs tackle relevant social issues, encourage and empower children and youth, and help them set a path for success.
Kid Tech Nation
Kid Tech Nation teaches children digital skills, coding concepts, internet safety, and computational thinking, while building Club staff capacity with digital training and teaching resources.
- Ages 8-12, Tuesday’s from 6:30pm-8:30pm, 8 week sessions
ART CLUB
A fun and creative space for kids ages 4-12 to explore their artistic talents, learn new skills, and express themselves! Let their imagination run wild in a supportive and inspiring environment!
All equipment supplied.
- Ages 4-12, Wednesday’s from 6:30pm-8:30pm, runs September-June
S.T.E.A.M Ahead
Mixing visual, auditory, and hands-on activities to engage different learning styles, S.T.E.A.M Ahead encourages children to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) fundamentals mixing visual, auditory, and hands-on activities that engage different learning styles and encourage creativity and innovation.
- S.T.E.A.M takes place on Thursday evenings, Sept-June from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Ages 4-12 years.
Kid Food Nation – Sarnia
Kid Food Nation is a national food skills initiative, designed for kids aged 7-12 years. The initiative aims to help improve Canadians’ food skills and support healthy eating habits by empowering and educating kids, parents and families to develop practical knowledge and experience related to planning, preparing and cooking healthy meals and snacks.
Chef Nation – Sarnia
Chef Nation is a national food skills initiative, designed for kids aged 13+ years. The initiative aims to help improve Canadians’ food skills and support healthy eating habits by empowering and educating kids, parents and families to develop practical knowledge and experience related to planning, preparing and cooking healthy meals and snacks.
EBY – Empowering Black Youth
A safe and inclusive drop-in space where Black youth can thrive, explore their potential, and build a strong foundation for success. Through mentorship, community support, and skill-building opportunities, we empower youth to overcome challenges, develop resilience, and embrace their unique talents. EBY fosters a sense of identity, belonging, and pride, creating a space for meaningful discussions, cultural appreciation, and personal growth.
- Every Wednesday’s from 6:30pm-8:30pm, runs September-June