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About Us
We Are Boys and Girls Clubs
What We Do
Since 1979, the Boys and Girls Club of Airdrie has been providing high quality affordable programs and services that are accessible to all children, youth and families of Airdrie and surrounding areas.
Programs
Through social, recreational, educational and leadership programs, we help young people learn the skills they need to grow into happy, healthy, productive adults. Boys and Girls Clubs offer children and youth a safe place to channel their energies into positive, challenging activities that encourage personal growth, learning, community involvement and healthy living.
Community Support Services
With referrals from Calgary & Area Child and Family Services Authority, our qualified staff work to strengthen families in assisting with a wide variety of issues including parent/child conflict, household management and community connectiveness.
Stepping Stones to Mental Health Program
This program, based out of George McDougall High and Bert Church High Schools is in partnership with Rocky View School Division and the Alberta Mental Health Board. Our staff offer suppport to students experiencing social and emotional difficulties, promote mental health and early intervention. Staff work collaboratively with school administration, guidance counsellors, mental health, AADAC and other community resources.
CORE VALUES
In our work with children, youth, families and communities, all Boys and Girls Clubs are guided by the following Core Values. They define us as a movement and are the standard against which all Boys and Girls Club services are measured.
Inclusion & Opportunity
We strive to offer children and youth from all economic, cultural and social backgrounds access to the resources, supports and opportunities that will enable them to overcome barriers and achieve their positive potential in life
Respect & Belonging
We provide a safe, supportive place, where every child is listened to, respected and valued in an environment of inclusion and acceptance. Our staff and volunteers model honesty, fair play, positive attitude, cooperation and respect for self and others.
Empowerment
We believe all young people can grow into responsible, contributing and self-reliant members of society. Children and youth are at the centre of everything we do. Through adventure, play and discovery, we encourage and empower them to develop healthy lifestyles, a life-long passion for learning, leadership and life skills and a sense of social responsibility.
Collaboration
We work together with families and volunteers in each community, in partnership with the public and private sector, to create healthy community solutions to providing children and youth with what they need for optimal development.
Speaking Out
We speak out on behalf of children, youth and their families to reduce disadvantage, enhance their lives and enable their voices and ideas to be heard.
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