Weekend Programs

FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS
Evening Adventure is a great opportunity to interact with your child at the Boys' & Girls' Club of London! There is an emphasis on family fun with programming planned for children of all ages Friday through Sunday! Children of all ages are welcome to learn and play at the Club, however all children under the age of 7 must be actively supervised by an adult over the age of 18 years at all times. The Club is open on Friday evenings from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. All visitors must pay the requisite $3.00 non-member fee, however weekend memberships are available.


AFTERNOON ADVENTURE
On Saturday and Sunday the Club is open from 1:00-4:00pm. The programming is designed for family fun, children of all ages are welcome to interact with their family and develop new friendships with all children. Recreational swim sessions provide a great opportunity for the family to swim together promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. All visitors must pay the requisite $3.00 non-member fee. Weekend memberships are available.


BOUNCE & MUNCH

Cost $3.00 / class, must have a valid membership.

BOUNCE is a program offered on Saturday mornings in the Boys' & Girls' Club of London gymnasium from 10:00-11:30am. It's an interactive program in which participants between the ages of 7-14 years learn the fundamentals of a large variety of team and individual sports. A new sport is introduced each month, and all participants have the opportunity to learn new skills and improve their sport specific knowledge and techniques while meeting new friends in a fun yet stimulating environment.
The following is a brief outline of theme sports offered from September 2009 to June 2010:


March 6, 13, 20, 27 - Kids Choice
April 3, 10, 17, 24 - Basketball
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Flag Football
June 5, 12 - Softball

Through an athletic medium all participants learn the fundamentals of sport; both hard and soft skills are introduced and practiced on a weekly basis. The hard skills introduced throughout the programming season include core body conditioning, increased flexibility, improved hand-eye coordination, improved gross motor skills as well as fine motor skills, overall cardiovascular conditioning, and improved speed, agility and acceleration. The soft skills include a strong emphasis on sportsmanship, leadership, confidence, discipline, respect for others as well as respect for self, and self-esteem. The principles of healthy living will also be introduced.

MUNCH is a program offered on Saturday mornings in the Boys & Girls Club of London Cafe from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. It's an interactive program in which participants between the ages of 7 - 14 years learn fundamental culinary skills, as well as confidence and independence in a kitchen environment. The atmosphere promotes teamwork and many new friendships are often created. The idea that your child learn to prepare meals together with other children is not a new concept, but how it all comes together is always a new adventure!

A large variety of new foods and flavours are introduced throughout the year in themed months.

The following is an outline of focus foods offered from September 2009 to June 2010:


March 6, 13, 20, 27 - International Food
April 3, 10, 17, 24 - Cool Casseroles
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Brunch Time!
June 5, 12- BBQ Bonanza

All meals prepared follow the guidelines of the Canada Food Guide, which incorporates all four food groups. No meal is repeated, as we introduce new meal ideas each week. Teaching nutrition, healthy living, and the importance of exercise are the goals of this program. Additional goals include being more receptive to trying new foods, as well as the ability to make better food choices at home and school. Implementing and practicing the principles of a healthy lifestyle at a young age is key to ensure a healthy future for your child.

Download the Registration Form - Saturday Morning Programs Registration (PDF Format)

For more information on all our weekend programs please contact the weekend coordinator at 519-434-9115 ext. 257.