Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary
For 70 years, Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary has been a provider of programs to children and youth that support the physical, educational and social development of more than 42,000 young people and their families each year. They offer programs and activities at 25 locations, with trained staff and volunteers who support children and youth, ranging in age from pre-school to young adulthood. Some programs offer physical recreation, technology, the arts and personal growth, while other locations provide nutrition services, family support programs, emergency shelter and other supports to children and youth at risk. Programs are offered primarily during the after-school hours when studies have shown that young people are most vulnerable at becoming drawn into anti-social behaviours. Many clubs also offer programs during evenings and weekends. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary are known to be the largest Boys and Girls Club organization affiliated with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada.