Our Mission:
Empower
To provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.
Our History
For more than 26 years, Boys & Girls Club of Preston has played an important role in the communities of East Preston, Lake Echo, North Preston, Cherry Brook and surrounding areas. With an emphasis on child development, safety, nutrition & advancement - the Boys & Girls Club of Preston has been committed to the youth of this community for decades.
Our Impact
The Boys & Girls Club of Preston has served more than 6,000 youth since 1996. We work closely with our members on homework, personal development, activities, creativity, art, technology, diversity, nutrition, self-care and post-secondary education readiness.
Our club provides an after-school program, March Break program and Summer Day Camps; where children have a safe place to be when their parents are working. The Junior Leader program trains youth to learn the skills needed to be a leader and prepares them for future employment. Kids in the Kitchen is a program that gives children the basics of healthy cooking. To keep up to date with technology, we offer a computer club. We create a safe, supportive environment where youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.
999+
THOUSANDS OF HOURS OF FUN
Most importantly, we have fun. We create an environment where children can be children and have fun while growing.
20+
Years Serving communities
We've been serving the children and youth of this community for many years.
10k+
ThousandS OF children Impacted
Over this time, we've seen and worked with thousands of youth.
We would like to thank Canadian Tire Jumpstart Get in the Game Program.
The aim of this program is to help ensure that Boys & Girls Club of Preston are well-equipped to offer inclusive sport and physical activity programs.
Our Programs
Our programs are designed to accomplish these key goals:
1) Reinforce basic social skills, such as cooperation, team-building and conflict resolution to help youth begin to develop workplace competencies,
2) Improve academic achievement of students,
3) Increase students’ self-esteem through skill development activities,
4) Provide a safe environment,
5) Encourage / develop links and partnerships between school, home and community,
Before & After(BAP)School Program
A PLACE TO BELONG
The After School program is one of our most popular & most attended programs.
March Break PROGRAM
Rising Generation For Success
COOL MOVES & EAT SMART
Fruits of Our Labour
Homework CluB/Power up!
Kid Tech Nation
SUMMER REGISTRATION 2024
Our Summer program is filled with trips, activities and fun for youth. Register today.
Kids in the Kitchen
Virtual Programming
MENTAL HEALTH: FLEX YOUR HEAD
Youth Nights
BREAKFAST CLUB
We offer a nutritious breakfast, free of charge, in a supportive and positive environment for students of the school.
August 2023
“Thank you for making camp affordable that I was able to have 3 of my grandchildren attend. Having the free lunch program was a lifesaver and very much appreciated :)”
Get Involved
Do you want to get involved with the Boys & Girls Club of Preston? Whether it's as an employee, donor or the parent/guardian of youth - Here's how you can get involved:
Sign Up For a Program
Get in touch for information surrounding our Summer 2024 programming.
EMPLOYMENT opportunities
Want to work at the BGC Preston? Apply today.
Make a Donation
Give the gift of fun, empowerment and youth to a kid today.