Programs
After School Program (ASP)
The East Dartmouth site offers after school programs to children currently enrolled in grades Pre Primary – 6. Children can participate in and experience a wide range of activities including recreation, physical activity, cooking, arts/crafts, reading, and leadership (“Torch” program). After school programs vary from site to site.
This site currently serves children attending, Ian Forsyth Elementary and*Bois Joli school, *Shannon Park (* NOT TRANSPORTED BY THE CLUB. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to arrange for transportation to the applicable Club site for their child/ren)
Hours of operation; Dismissal – 6 pm
Cost; $230.00 per month/per child
Members must be 4 yrs. of age by December 31st, in current term and enrolled in grade Pre Primary.
In-service day camps, Winter break Day camps, and *March Break day camp 2025-2026 Term (Sept 1 – August 31 2026)
The East Dartmouth site offers programming to registered members currently enrolled in grades Primary – 5 according to the Halifax Regional Centre For Education calendar (formerly HRSB). Registered members will participate in a variety of activities, based on a theme each day camp.
Hours of operation; 7:30 am – 5:30 pm (children must arrive by 9 am)
Cost; $35.00 per day camp, per child
(*March break day camp is offered by the week only, cost $175.00 per child)
Note; this service is optional and not included in any other BGCGH program/fees. Participants do not have to be registered in any other BGCGH program or activity to register for this service. The Club does not offer this service to children enrolled in Pre-Primary Programs.
SUMMER DAY CAMPS 2026
*Children 5-11 yrs.(*Children must be 5 yrs. of age by Dec 31, 2025 and completed Grade Primary by June 30, 2026)
BGCGH is dedicated to getting kids outdoors, learning new skills, and trying new things. Our Summer program consists of structured and unstructured activities with physical activity, crafts, games, day trips to local attractions, and team builders. We are committed to creating lifelong relationships among members and families. Summer Day Camp 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!
COST – $200.00 per week/child
Hours of operation – 8 am – 5:30 pm (all sites)
JULY DAY CAMPS
- 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)
AUGUST DAY CAMPS
- Week 5 – The Big Dig (August 4–6)
- 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)