Programs

Let’s Get Moving is a registered program for children in grades 1 to 6 that focuses on physical activity, nutrition, personal health and well-being. The program runs Monday - Friday for two hours after the dismissal bell. A nutritious snack is provided each day. The program operates at a 1:15 ratio (staff to participants), thus does not provide one to one support.

Program Benefits:
- Provision of a safe supportive place where children can experience new opportunities and overcome barriers
- Promotion of healthy active living and physical literacy
- Provides an inclusive forum for children to build new relationships
- Development of leadership skills and independence in children/youth

Program Guidelines:
Staff are required to follow the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport after-school program guidelines which state that the program must be:
- Physical Activity
- Healthy Food and Nutrition
- Wellness and Personal Health
- Community Needs

Program Requirements:
- Children must attend the program at least 3 days a week
- Children must come prepared to engage in physical activity
- Children are expected to participate in activities
- Parents must pick up their child/children on time
- Parents must inform the staff if their child is going to be absent from the program
- Children are required to be signed out of the program daily as they are picked up by an authorized person

If accepted, you will receive a confirmation email with further program details.

For more information, please contact program supervisors Mako Mohamed at mako.mohamed@bgchh.com, (905) 549-2814 ext. 203 or Elise Wilts at elise.wilts@bgchh.com, (905) 549-2814 ext. 209.