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OUR MISSION
BGC Wolf Creek provides safe, supportive spaces and positive mentoring relationships where young people experience new opportunities 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, and it is a dynamic organization that focusses on the needs of children and youth in our community. Please contact us for more information.
OUR TEAM
Beth Reitz
Executive Director
Jenni Irwin
BBBS Program Director/PYC Program Coordinator
Mollie Farley
PYC Program Director
Angie Olson
Admin Assistant/ Fundraising Coordinator
Ashley Ancion
Afterschool Program Coordinator
Emily Spelrem
BBBS Ponoka Caseworker/ASP Assistant
Asia Nesdoly
Teen Program Coordinator
Shepard Sperber
After School Program Assistant
S.O.D. 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 $35.00-$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. The S.O.D. Program starts Friday, October 7, 2022.
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 3:00PM-5:30PM and the cost is $11.00 per day. (Government Child Care Subsidy is available for qualifying families at $16.00 per day.) Program activities include healthy snacks, games, creative projects, active play and making new friends! A registration form is required to attend, but children can participate on a drop-in basis. The After School Program starts Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Drop In
Need a place to hang? We’ve got your back. On Thursday nights from 6:00-10:00pm, 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/volunteers and 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!
Raise the Grade
Need homework help? Not sure what to do for a career? Need some quiet time to do your projects? Raising the Grade (RTG) 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!