Mission & Core Values
BGC Prince County, originally established in 1963 as the Boys and Girls Club of Summerside, has spent over 60 years providing safe spaces, developmental opportunities, and wraparound support to children, youth, and families across western Prince Edward Island.
Today, BGC Prince County operates five core sites:
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide safe supportive spaces and positive mentoring relationships where young people experience new opportunities and develop confidence and skills for life.
Our Vision
Our vision is that all young people discover and achieve their full potential.
Our Values
Belonging
Respect
Encouragement & Support
Working Together
Speaking Out
Our Programs
Our programs include diverse activities to develop varied skills: sports, arts & crafts, STEAM, literacy, nutrition & cooking, and more!
Program themes encompass the areas of Leadership, Teamwork, Learning for Life, Healthy Choices, and Service to Club & Community.
Learning and Career Development: Programs that enable children and youth to develop and achieve their educational goals, career aspirations and embrace life-long learning. These Programs result in increased homework completion, improved literacy skills and Educational Programs linked to school curriculums.
Physical Activity, Health and Safety: Programs that develop and increase young people’s capacity to make healthy choices and engage in positive behaviours that promote their safety and well-being.
Leadership, Growth and Empowerment: Programs that nurture confidence in children and youth, provide opportunities to develop and practice leadership skills and empower them to support and influence their community.
Families and Communities: Programs that build the capacities of families and communities to support the health and aspirations of children and youth.