The Day Camp experience at the BGC is hard to beat!
The BGC Niagara offers fun and exciting day camps during the Winter Holiday, March Break week, and Summer Holiday. Activities include a variety of arts, crafts, indoor and outdoor recreational sports, cooperative games, out trips, and guest speakers with a focus on developing confidence, resiliency, social skills, physical literacy, and friendship building (please note: some activities may not be available due to COVID-19/public health restrictions).
Our camp leaders are experienced and trained in education, child and youth care, and recreation. All of our staff have first aid and CPR training and have completed criminal record checks. Staff-to-child ratios are set to the Ministry’s recommendations to provide high-quality supervision and greater individual attention to each child.
Locations
Niagara Falls Centre – 905-357-2444 x219 or programs@bgcn.ca
St. Catharines Centre – 905-937-1072 or scprograms@bgcn.ca
EJ Freeland Community Centre, Fort Erie – 905-871-2592 x223 or fechildcare@bgcn.ca
All BGCN camps have a 3 day per week minimum.
Summer Camp 2021
Care is available on Friday, July 2, 2021. Full Weeks begin July 5.
Week 1- July 5 to July 9 ‘Go Green’
Week 2- July 12 to July 16 ‘Fear Factor’
Week 3- July 19 to July 23 ‘Around the World in 7 Days’
Week 4- July 26 to July 30 ‘Get in the Game’
Week 5- August 2 to August 6 ‘Colour Wars’
Week 6- August 9 to August 13 ‘Outside the Box’
Week 7- August 16 to August 20 ‘Adventureland’
Week 8- August 23 to August 27 ‘S.T.E.M.’
Week 9- August 30 to September 3 ‘In the Spotlight’
Things to Remember:
- Personal belongings (toys, electronics, etc) are not permitted at camp
- Label all your child/children(s) belongings
IMPORTANT: Boys and Girls Club of Niagara is not responsible for any lost, broken, or stolen items.
Getting ready for camp? Don’t forget these essentials!
- Backpack & plastic bag
- A full nut-free lunch (4 snacks)
- Reusable/water bottle
- Running shoes (no sandals)
- Weather appropriate outdoor clothing
- Extra set of clothing
Our Team
The BGC Niagara is committed to providing the highest standard of quality and safety in all camps and programs. To ensure we meet and exceed this commitment the BGC hires only qualified child and youth professionals with post-secondary education to deliver our programs. Also, to further ensure the program quality, the BGC is an accredited member of High Five. High Five established benchmarks for children’s recreation and sports programming based upon a child-focused, research-based quality framework.
Payment- $39.00/day
The BGC Niagara requires fees for the camp week(s) to be paid in full 2 weeks in advance and/or submission of subsidy approval. We accept all forms of payment at all of our Centres.
Niagara Region Financial Assistance
A subsidy is available through Niagara Region Children’s Services. You can contact the Niagara Region at; 905-984-3750 or 1-800-263-7215 ext. 3897 to speak to a caseworker.
Please note: you must also apply online at www.niagararegion.ca/childcare prior to contacting the Niagara Region Children’s Services.
Boys and Girls Club Subsidy
The BGC Niagara provides programs at a subsidized rate for all children and families. The Club asks that you apply in writing expressing your wish for subsidy confirming that the applicant has applied for a regional subsidy, ProKids, and/or JumpStart. Please include what financial amount you would be able to contribute. All letters will be followed up and an appointment will be booked for those who meet the criteria. For the appointment, the Club may ask for financial statements to confirm the financial need. Please address the letter to the Centre Manager of the location you are wanting to register for camp.
Apply Online Today!
If you are requiring care please add your name to the Niagara Region’s OneHSN list (centralized childcare registry for the Region) and we will contact families as space permits.