Contact us:
519-434-9114
About Us
The Boys' & Girls' Club of London is a non-profit recreational facility that provides activities for children whenever school is out. Our program services are planned to provide fun with a purpose. We offer recreation, social interaction and educational programs to build confidence, independence, self-esteem and self-respect for individuals and families in need. The Boys' & Girls' Club deals directly with the disadvantaged youth of our community. The Club gives children and teens of all abilities a place where they can learn and play away from the worries of the street.
All Club programs utilize a variety of in-house facilities including an exciting new swimming pool, gymnasium, ball and foam room, computer room, games room, craft room, activity rooms and the Club House Café. Free Bussing for children is available to the Club during the week from locations throughout the City. A nightly Supper Club program offers nutritious meals at a cost of just $ 1.00 or nothing at all. During the summer and school holidays, day camps are offered. The children enjoy a full day of scheduled activities that may include swimming, gym games, crafts and out-trips. Swimming lessons are also offered throughout the year.
The Club's extended family has grown to include over 1,000 Senior Citizens and 120 unemployed adults and teens who are receiving practical training for job readiness. The adult programs run during the day time when the children are in school. The Horton St. Seniors Centre operates in the Boys' & Girls' Club from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday and offers aquatics programs, exercise programs and social activities. Seniors are welcome to attend a guided tour of the building on Thursdays at 10:00 am from September to June.
For more information please drop-in or call (519) 434-9114.
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Our Mission Statement
Our Vision Statement
A kid's role model, A family's friend, A community's partner.
Our Slogan
A good place to be
Our Core Values
We Acknowledge a Sense of Self-Worth is Fundamental to Individual Dignity.
We Understand Children and Youth Need to be Heard.
We Believe a Sense of Belonging is Essential to Healthy Growth.
We Foster Cultural Understanding and Acceptance.
We Assist Youth to Attain Their Potential.
We Value Learning as a Life-Long Goal.
We Understand and Respond to Youth's Sense of Adventure.
We Acknowledge the Importance of the Family.
We Acknowledge the Importance of Appropriate Role Models.
We are Committed to Volunteerism.
We Value and Practice Cooperative Approaches.
We Seek Neighbourhood and Community Solutions.
We Acknowledge our Role as Advocates for Children and Families.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Children's Programs
Seniors' Programs
For more information on all the events please call (519) 434-9114.
Testimonials
"I had a really hard day at school, people put me down and made me sad, but I came to the Club on the bus tonight and I feel like I belong."
- Child Member - Age 10
"The club gives me the incentive to get out of the house wich I do on Monday, Wednesday & Fridays. I have made numerous friends and reacquainted with old friends that I went to school with. I love volunteering and helping others."
- Pauline - Senior Member
"When I first came to the club I was struggling in different life aspects. I have met great people and look forward to getting up each day, wich is a way different from my past. I have made goals in my life that now seem worth achieving and I want to say thanks to all of you for that"
- Brooke - Former Staff
"People talk about the "magic" of the Boys & Girls Club, its so true Magic happens here every day".
- Don Donner - Executive Director
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