Youth Programming

FREE programs for youth

  • Our Thursday Youth Drop-In at the Youth Engagement Centre is a free, weekly program designed for youth to relax, connect, and explore new interests in a welcoming and inclusive space. Held every Thursday from 6:00–8:00 PM, this drop-in offers a mix of creative activities, games, music, cooking, conversations, and chill time—whatever you're into, there's something for you.

    A light snack is provided, and no registration is required. Just drop by, bring a friend (or come solo), and enjoy a fun and supportive evening with peers and BGC staff.

    📍 Location: 381 Notre Dame Street, Summerside

    🕕 Time: Thursdays, 6:00–8:00 PM

  • Learn On is an academic support program for youth aged 13-18. Learn On aims to bridge systemic inequities in educational attainment, enhance academic opportunities for youth, and support youth as they enter adulthood by providing academic and social supports in Clubs.

    To achieve this, the program has activities and resources across three focus areas:

    Academic Support

    • Academic support encompasses activities that directly and indirectly support youth in finding success in their academic life and graduating high school on time. These activities include but are not limited to: group-based homework help sessions, tutoring, creative writing activities and scientific demonstrations.

    Transitional Support

    • Transitional support refers to activities that assist youth in moving between milestone events in their academic and personal lives. This includes academic transitions between middle school, high school, CEGEP, alternative academic programs, and post-secondary. This can also include supporting youth as they transition into part-time or full-time employment. Some activities within this focus area include: pre-employment training, exploring post-secondary options, career mentoring and intentional goal-setting.

    Social-Emotional Wellbeing

    • Social-emotional wellbeing refers to the intentional activities within Learn On that will support youth’s overall wellness. This will include specialized training for staff on regulation, trauma-informed practice and emotional intelligence. This focus area will work to ensure that youth are well supported and are able to manage life transitions and life after high school.