BGC Central Vancouver Island

Formed in 1971, BGC Central Vancouver Island provides experiential learning environments that inspire children, youth and families of diverse abilities to acquire and develop the critical cognitive, emotional, and social skills needed to become resilient and contributing members of society.

With fourteen club locations serving over 2,000 members each year across the Central Vancouver Island region, BGCCVI is the Island’s largest childcare provider. BGC Central Vancouver Island helps young people discover, develop and achieve their best potential as they grow to become Canada’s future leaders by engaging them in activities that challenge and help develop healthy minds and bodies.

 BGC Central Vancouver Island provides childcare, daycare, summer camps, teen and youth programs, family programs and parenting programs where anyone can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop the confidence and skills for life.


Programs
BGCCVI will offer many programs as part of the Parksville Child and Family Centre. BGC leaders engage children in activities which develop the skills and knowledge kids need to reach their full potential. Core programming areas include physical literacy and nutrition; educational opportunities and support, social and life skills; and financial literacy and creative arts.

 Youth services - BGCCVI runs a variety of general and population specific youth programs. All programs are outcomes based and work to achieve individual and program goals. These programs vary from drop-in models to registration-based programs that follow curriculum. Programs vary from ten weeks to a year with no cost to BGCCVI members. 

Some examples of childcare and early learning programs offered by BGCCVI in other communities are listed here. As well, BGCCVI integrated children, youth and family services provide a variety of other programs.

  • Comox Adventure Club - is for young leaders, aged 8-12 years (grades 3 to 7), to engage with the community, the outdoors and with other youth to build relationships, confidence and new skills.
  • Daycare - a licensed program available for children aged 30 months until they enter Kindergarten. Our program staff are licensed with the Province of BC ECE Registry and our programs range in size from 16 to 24 children.
  • Infant and toddler care - a licensed program available for children from birth to three years. Program staff are licensed with the Province of BC, ECE registry.
  • Family Place – is a facilitated drop-in program for children birth to six years and their parents/caregivers.
  • Out of school care - BGC Central Vancouver Island’s Childcare programs are offered during times when young people, if left unsupervised, are at highest risk of becoming victimized or drawn into negative or criminal activities. Participant ages are 5 to 8 and 8 to 12 years old.
  • Preschool - is a licensed program available for children when they reach 30 months until they enter Kindergarten.
  • Summer programs - weekly camp activities to give children the skills to start the future they want. Camp participants expand their horizons exploring everything the Island has to offer!
  • Pro-D day and in-service care is offered in alignment with each School District calendar.

Program hours of operation:

  • Childcare programs generally operate 7.30 am to 6.30 pm, Monday to Friday. 
  • BGC youth programs (10 to 13 years) would operate 2.30 pm to 6.30 pm, Monday to Friday.
  • BGC youth program (12 years plus) would operate 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm, two to three nights per week or weekends, depending on need.
  • BGC parent programs would operate at suitable times.

 How to register for BGCCVI licensed childcare programs
The BGC Central Vancouver Island website provides information on registration for their programs. 

Careers with BGCCVI
BGCCVI will look to fill career positions at the Parksville Child and Family Centre upon opening. For information on positions please refer to BGCCVI website. Careers include Early Childhood Educators and assistants, responsible adults, out of school care supervisors and program leaders. Both full and part-time roles will be available.  

Renting the Parksville Community Centre
To book space at the Parksville Community Centre, please email facilityrentals@bgccvi.com.

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