6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Petland 905 Notre Dame Drive). Photos are $10.00 with proceeds from the event being generously donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops! Thank you Petland!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Petland Fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club: Pet Photos With Santa!!
Bring your fuzzy friends to Petland to have Pet Photos with Santa THIS THURSDAY November 25th at
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Petland 905 Notre Dame Drive). Photos are $10.00 with proceeds from the event being generously donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops! Thank you Petland!
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Petland 905 Notre Dame Drive). Photos are $10.00 with proceeds from the event being generously donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops! Thank you Petland!
Friday, November 19, 2010
The Winter Season is upon us
With the chill in the air out comes Winter! Winter is a time at the club with lots of great energy and activites to engage in. This Sunday BGC staff will be volunteering with the Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way's Homes for the Holidays event. Homes for the Holidays is happening on Saturday and Sunday November 20 and 21st. For more information visit the United Way's website http://unitedwaytnc.ca.
Also, the Boys and Girls Club will again be joining in the festivities at the Santa Parade starting at 11:00 am on Saturday November 27. For more information please visit:
So, come on down and help cheer in Santa season with us!
Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops: Holiday Happenings Volunteer Opportunities:
(Please note for all opportunities we require a volunteer interview process including a criminal record check. If interested please contact us with ample time to move through this process. Volunteer applications can be filled out by visiting our website: www.bgckamloops.com and find the application under “Ways to Give”)
1. December 19th: Face painting at Christmas party event. 11:00 am -3: 00 pm. (Can be 2-4 hour shifts)
2. Nights Alive. Volunteers needed for youth-driven social program: Nights Alive that occurs every Friday night from 8:30 pm to midnight for ages 13-18. This is a no cost program to provide a safe, drug, alcohol and harassment free environment for youth. Our youth drop in programs are especially important during the Winter months here in Kamloops and help is always welcome!
Donation Opportunities:
1. Mittens, gloves, touques, scarves, winter jackets, snow pants, boots or Winter clothing for children and youth who are in need.
2. Hampers for a family. Please contact us regarding this option as we can align donors with the needs of a particular family.
3. Non perishable food items or Grocery Store Gift Certificates to add to the making of a hamper.
4. Toys or gifts for children or youth.
5. Sears “Tree of Wishes”. Visit Sears at Aberdeen Mall to see the “Tree of Wishes” and choose a gift to purchase for a specific child at the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops (all $25.00 or less).
Happy Winter Season! Lets keep everyone bundled and warm!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
What's Happening at the Boys and Girls Club
Well, it looks as though Fall is upon us! There is a slight chill to the air, leaves are changing, children and youth are back in school and fall programs have begun at the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops!! Here are just a few of the wonderful programs we have to offer at the McArthur Island Club and satelite clubs!
Youth: Age 12-18 (no cost) programs:
1. Afterschool (FREE) drop-in program located at McArthur Island is open Monday-Friday from 3:00 pm-6:00 pm.Come join us for activities, dinner and fun times!
2. Nights Alive! Every Friday from 8:00 pm -12:00 am. This is a youth driven social program that provides a safe, drug, alcohol and harrasment free environment for youth age 13-18.
3. Inner Voice Girls Group: every Wednesday from 3:30 pm -5:15. This is a no cost drop in group for female adolescents, providing a safe space to explore a wide range of issues. We have been focussing on creative elements - Inner Voice Girls Group had an art show at the Kamloops Art Gallery in May 2010! It was a huge success with two girls selling their art work!
Children:
1. Children's Recreation and Development programs: afterschool programs based on 5 components: creative, educational, physical, social, and community.
2. School Age Child Care and Kindergarten Care
3. Power Start: partnership program with School District 73 helping children get to school, have a nutritious breakfast and be school ready!
4. Little Club Kids Child Care from ages one month to five years
Keep checking our blog and visit our website for news on the club! www.bgckamloops.com
Youth: Age 12-18 (no cost) programs:
1. Afterschool (FREE) drop-in program located at McArthur Island is open Monday-Friday from 3:00 pm-6:00 pm.Come join us for activities, dinner and fun times!
2. Nights Alive! Every Friday from 8:00 pm -12:00 am. This is a youth driven social program that provides a safe, drug, alcohol and harrasment free environment for youth age 13-18.
3. Inner Voice Girls Group: every Wednesday from 3:30 pm -5:15. This is a no cost drop in group for female adolescents, providing a safe space to explore a wide range of issues. We have been focussing on creative elements - Inner Voice Girls Group had an art show at the Kamloops Art Gallery in May 2010! It was a huge success with two girls selling their art work!
Children:
1. Children's Recreation and Development programs: afterschool programs based on 5 components: creative, educational, physical, social, and community.
2. School Age Child Care and Kindergarten Care
3. Power Start: partnership program with School District 73 helping children get to school, have a nutritious breakfast and be school ready!
4. Little Club Kids Child Care from ages one month to five years
Keep checking our blog and visit our website for news on the club! www.bgckamloops.com
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