About Us
Who are we?
BGC Dovercourt Club offers after school programs, evening programs, and camps for children and youth ages 4 to 17.
How is BGC Dovercourt Club different?
Our organization runs every week of the year and we utilize our entire facility to meet our members' needs. As such, we have the capacity to offer a variety of programs. Whatever hobby, sport, or passion your child is chasing, they have a place at BGC Dovercourt Club. Head over to our Programs tab to check out our programs!
Our Vision
Our vision is that all children and youth discover and achieve their dreams and are healthy, successful and active participants in society.
Mission Statement
To provide a safe and supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.
Core Values
Respect
We strive to offer children and youth from all economic, cultural and social backgrounds access to the resources, supports and opportunities that will enable them to overcome barriers and achieve their positive potential life.
Belonging
We provide a safe, supportive place, where every child is listened to, respected and valued in an environment of inclusion and acceptance. Our staff and volunteers model honesty, fair play, positive attitude, cooperation and respect for self and others.
Encouragement and Support
We believe all young people can grow into responsible, contributing and self-reliant members of society. Children and youth are at the centre of everything we do. Through adventure, play and discovery, we encourage and empower them to develop healthy lifestyles, a life-long passion for learning, leadership and life skills, and a sense of social responsibility.
Working Together
We work together with families and volunteers in each community, in partnership with the public and private sector, to create healthy community solutions to providing children and youth with what they need for optimal development.
Speaking Out
We speak out on behalf of children, youth and their families to reduce disadvantage, enhance their lives and enable their voices and ideas to be heard.