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OUR MISSION
BGC Wolf Creek provides safe, supportive places where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life.
SUPPORT US
We are grateful to all of our sponsors and donors. Their generosity allows us to serve the youth and families of the communities in which we operate. If you would like to make a donation, you can do so in the following ways:
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Participate in one of our fundraisers. We host annual fundraisers in each community.
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Make a general donation by clicking the above button.
All donations over $25 are tax deductible. Donations can be accepted online, in person or through the mail. Please contact us if you have any questions.
ABOUT US
BGC Wolf Creek Ponoka / Ponoka Youth Centre has been in existence since 2001. It is a dynamic organization that focusses on the needs of children and youth in our community. Please contact us for more information or click on the logo.
OUR TEAM
Beth Reitz
Executive Director
Angie Olson
Director of Child Care
Mollie Farley
Ponoka Program Manager
Asia Nesdoly
Director of Support Programs
Debra McKay
Administrative Assistant
Fez
Learn On Program Coordinator
Emily Cline
Program Assistant
Josie Pimm
Ponoka Program Coordinator
Dina van Moolenbroek, C.C.C. (MA Psychology)
Child & Family Therapist
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Noah Perry
Youth Program Coordinator
Hayden Cutknife
Teen Program Assistant
Robyn Hunter
OSC Float Staff
After School Program
The After School Program is offered Monday-Friday at the Club which is located at the Ponoka Youth Centre. It runs from 3:00 – 5:30pm and the cost is $12.00 per day. (Government Child Care Subsidy is available for qualifying families.) Program activities include healthy snacks, games, creative projects, active play and making new friends! Pre-registration is required for this program.
S.O.D. (School's Out Day) Program
The S.O.D. Program is offered during school Professional Development days at the Club which is located at the Ponoka Youth Centre. It runs from 8:30am – 5:30pm and the cost ranges from $38.00 – $45.00 per day. (Government Child Care Subsidy is available for qualifying families.) Program activities include community field trips, outdoor and gym play, as well as arts, games and time with friends! Pre-registration is required for this program.
Summer Camp July 2nd - Aug 23rd, 2024
Registration opens April 22, 2024
Level Up
Level Up is a safe and supervised program for youth in grades 6-9. Youth can spend time with their peers, and develop leadership skills, teamwork and community responsibility.
Every Monday from 3:15 – 5:30 pm.
This program is FREE!
Thrive
Tuesdays are boring! Come kick start your week with us at the Youth Centre every Tuesday from 3:15 – 5:30 pm! You will have the opportunity to explore new hobbies, experience life skills, personal growth and self-empowerment. Come hang out! We have pool tables, video games, board games and contests!
This program is FREE!
Learn On
Need homework help? Not sure what to do for a career? Need some quiet time to do your projects? Learn On is the place for you! Join us every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 – 5:30pm for a snack, quiet time, homework help and maybe even a guest speaker! Pop by and check out our new high-tech computer lab!
This program is FREE!
Keystone / Lead Up
Keystone Club is a leadership program that focuses on five core elements: service to club and community, teamwork, healthy choices, leadership, and learning. You are encouraged to get involved and give back to your community while learning valuable leadership skills. The Club meets once a week and is mentored by an adult staff member.
This program is FREE!
Dinner and Drop In
Hanging out and dinner! Need we say more? Dinner and Drop In is a program where you can learn some of the cooking basics, etiquette and having those quality conversations while enjoying a dinner together! Dinner is served at 5pm!
This program is FREE!
Sponsored by:
Game Cafe
Youth can bond over their favourite board game, try a new game, take part in Dungeons and Dragons, or just spend time with your friends. As well as learning critical thinking, and logic skills during game play, socializing is a big part of the games. Volunteers, mentors, and staff members participate in the games alongside you, creating opportunities to build positive relationships, teach leadership skills and interact in a supportive way.
This program is FREE!
Drop In
Need a place to hang? We’ve got your back. On Thursday and Friday nights from 6:00 – 8:30pm, our doors are open for you to pop in, hang out and be yourself. We have pool tables, video games, board games, a gym, friendly staff and volunteers, as well as a canteen! We even plan special events like movie nights, pool tournaments and festive activities (like gingerbread house decorating!) Come hang out with us!
This program is FREE!
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