About Us

Our History

Since 1994, the BGC Foothills Clubs (BGCF) programs have expanded substantially. Growing from a single location in Black Diamond to multiple locations across southern Alberta, BGC Foothills Clubs continues to provide support to local children and youth living in Eden Valley Reserve, Longview, Diamond Valley (formerly the towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley), High River, Cayley, Foothills County, Nanton, MD of Willow Creek, Vulcan, Vulcan County, City of Lethbridge, Town of Coaldale and the City of Calgary.

BGCF currently provides programs and services for hundreds of children and youth, 12 months – 18 years of age. Programs include but are not limited to licensed Early Learning & Child Care Centres (previously known as Daycare), KinderCare, licensed Out of School Programs (including both before and after school programming), School Professional Development (PD Days), Summer Day Camps, breakfast programs, Food Security Programs, Recreational and Social Development Programs for Youth, Family Outreach Services and Youth Resource Centres.

We encourage you to take a look around! For more information on any of our programs, please contact us!

Mission Statement

To provide safe, supportive places where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

Vision Statement

All children and youth discover and achieve their dreams and grow up to be healthy, successful, and active participants in society.

Core Values

Belonging

We welcome everyone in a safe, accepting environment based on belonging and positive relationships

Respect

We ensure that everyone—children, youth, families, volunteers, staff—is heard, valued, and treated fairly

Encouragement and Support

We encourage and support every child and youth to play, learn, and grow to achieve their dreams

Working Together

We work together with young people, families, volunteers, our communities, and government

Speaking Out

We speak out for children, youth, and families so that we can make our world better.