Children’s Programs

BGC Greater Halifax offers after-school programs for children currently enrolled in elementary school. Each week children will enjoy a variety of low- and high-energy activities in the gym (where available), activity spaces, outdoors, and the kitchen. Activities may include cooking, arts & crafts, physical activity, reading, research, and science. Activities vary from site to site.

Dartmouth North – 60 Farrell Street

The site currently serves Harbour View Elementary, John McNeil Elementary, and *Shannon Park Elementary.

*Not transported by the Club. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to arrange for transportation to 60 Farrell Street.

East Dartmouth – 50 Caledonia Road

The site currently serves, Ian Forsyth Elementary,  *Bois Joli & *Shannon Park, and *Carrefour (grade 6 only.)

* Not transported by the Club. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to arrange for transportation to 50 Caledonia Road.

Sackville – 45 Connolly Road 

This site currently serves, Millwood, Sackville Heights Elementary, *Sackville Heights Junior High (grade 6 only)

*Not transported by the Club. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to arrange for transportation.

Spryfield – 11 Aldergrove Drive

This site currently serves, Central Spryfield, *John W. MacLeod, *Elizabeth Sutherland, *Chebucto Heights and *Cunard Jr High (grade 6 only)

*Not transported by the Club. It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to arrange for transportation for their children, to the Club designated stop at 61 Inspector Court. We are unable to accommodate alternate/additional bus drop off locations. 

BGC Greater Halifax Summer Day Camps provide supervision and activities in a safe, supportive environment. Do you only need a week or a two of Day Camp? No problem! Parents have the convenience of registering by the week! Simply choose the week(s) you would like your child to attend! Children must be 5 to 12 years old. Participants must be at least 5 years old by December 31, 2025 and completing grade Primary by June 30, 2026 to be eligible to register for Summer 2026 day camps.

Hours of operation – 8:00 am-5:30 pm (all sites)

COST –  $200.00/per week/ participant. 

• Weeks 1 through 4, fees are processed on June 21^st via auto withdrawal from clients nominated account as applicable.
• Weeks 5 through 8, fees are processed on July 21st via auto withdrawal from clients nominated account as applicable.

• Week 1 – Into the Wild (July 6–10)
  
• Week 2 – BGC Major Leagues (July 13–17)
  
• Week 3 – Camp Coastal (July 20–24)
  
• Week 4 – Step Right Up! (July 27–31)
  
• Week 5 – The Big Dig (August 4–7)
  
• Week 6 – Make It & Break It (August 10–14)
  
• Week 7 – Sand, Sky & Sea (August 17–21)
  
• Week 8 – The Last Lap (August 24–28)

Read more about summer camps here.

BGC Greater Halifax Clubs offers programming to children according to the Halifax Regional Centre for Education calendar. Registered children will participate in a variety of activities, based on a theme each inservice day. The sites are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 pm based upon pre-registration.

Inservice day camps, Christmas break day camps, and March break day camps are offered according to the Halifax Regional Centre for Education calendar at the following sites:

Dartmouth North – 60 Farrell Street

East Dartmouth – 50 Caledonia Road

Sackville – 45 Connolly Road

Spryfield – 11 Aldergrove Drive

Children do not have to be registered in any other Club program or activity to register for in-service day camps, Christmas break day camps, or March break day camps (March break day camps are offered by the week only). Children must be 5 years of age by December 31st of the current term and enrolled in grade Primary. The Club does not offer day camp services to children enrolled in pre-primary programs.