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Check out the resources below to help keep you having fun, staying engaged and learning while at home! 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary is committed to staying connected to the children, youth and families we work with during these uncertain times. Click through the below for activites, resources and tools from our BGCC staff as well as our community partners that you can use in your home.

If you are already a part of our programs, our Club leaders will be reaching out to you in regards to any additional support during our location closures. If you would like to speak to a leader from one of our locations directly please email: registrar@bgcc.ab.ca 

Stay connected and follow us:

Community Clubs instagram: @bgccclubs 

Youth Employment instagram: @bgccyouthemployment

BGCC Youth Programs instagram: @bgcc.youth

Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary

Check the drop-down lists below for resources, activities and tools for children aged 3 – 5 and for grades 1-6!

Physical Activity 

Looking for things to do to stay active? Click below for some great resources on outside play, exercise, videos, and more! 

Preschool and Kindergarten

Looking for things to do to get your little one active? Click below for some great resources on outside play, play along videos and more! 

Check below for resources, activities and tools for children aged 3 – 5!

Outside Play – Going outside is recommended by Dr. Hinshaw as longas you’re practicing proper spacing (2 meters apart). Activities include: Nature Scavenger Hunt, sidewalk drawing, or obstacle courses

Yoga at Home – Check out Cosmic Kids Yoga on YouTube and see how flexible YOU can get!

Zumba at Home – Search for Zumba® Kids Choreography on YouTube and follow along.

Dancing at Home – Search for Just Dance Kids on Youtube and get ready to shake it up!

Indoor Activities – There are many resources out there for creative indoor fun, including on the Today’s Parent website.

City of Calgary – Staying active while at home with many resources for the whole family!

Elementary

Looking for things to do indoors and outdoors? Click below for some great resources on active play, play along videos and more! 

Check below for resources, activities and tools for children grades 1 to 6! 

Outside Play – Going outside is recommended by Dr. Hinshaw as longas you’re practicing proper spacing (2 meters apart). Activities include: Nature Scavenger Hunt, sidewalk drawing, or obstacle courses 

Yoga at Home – Check out Cosmic Kids Yoga on YouTube and see how flexible YOU can get! 

Zumba at Home – Search for Zumba® Kids Choreography on YouTube and follow along. 

Dancing at Home – Search for Just Dance Kids on Youtube and get ready to shake it up! 

Indoor Activities – There are many resources out there for creative indoor fun, including on the Today’s Parent website. 

City of Calgary – Staying active while at home with many resources for the whole family!

Learning & Discovery 

See below for reading resources, learning at home guides and online games to keep your kiddos brain stimulated all day!

Preschool and Kindergarten

See below for reading resources, learning at home guides and online games to keep your kiddos brain stimulated all day!

Check below for resources, activities and tools for children aged 3 – 5!

Reading Resources & Help for ages 3-5 

Scholastic Learn at Home 

ABCYA – Online educational games and activities for kids 

Starfall – Online games and activities for kids 

BrainPop – Educational resources with free access while schools are closed 

Learning is fun and easy with these great resources from the City of Calgary!

Elementary

See below for reading resources, learning at home guides and online games to keep your kiddos brain stimulated all day!

Check below for resources, activities and tools for children grades 1 to 6! 

National Geographic for Kids

Scholastic Learn at Home

ABCYA – Online educational games and activities for kids 

Starfall – Online games and activities for kids 

BrainPop – Educational resources with free access while schools are closed 

Learning is fun and easy with these great resources from the City of Calgary!

Arts & Crafts 

Need ideas for fun, easy crafts for your kiddo? Click below for resources and how to’s! 

Preschool and Kindergarten

Need ideas for fun, easy crafts for your kiddo? Click below for resources and how to’s!

Check below for resources, activities and tools for children aged 3 – 5!

16 Crafts Ideas for Toddlers

50+ Kids Crafts

Browse Crafts by Topic at FirstPalette

Crafts with 3 Supplies or Less

Easy Kid Crafts on YouTube

Crafts and games on the City of Calgary website

Elementary

Need ideas for fun, easy crafts for your kiddo? Click below for resources and how to’s! 

Check below for resources, activities and tools for children grades 1 to 6! 

50+ Kids Crafts

Browse Crafts by Topic at FirstPalette

Crafts with 3 Supplies or Less

Easy Kid Crafts on YouTube

Crafts and games on the City of Calgary website

 

Youth

Check below for resources, activities and tools for youth!

 

Homework Help- Online!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary is offering 1 on 1 homework support for youth online! Direct message our Youth Employment team on Instagram at @bgccyouth to book your spot. Available Tuesday and Thursdays between 11:00 am & 3:00 pm. 

Online Homework Help

Employment Support- Online! 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary is offering 1 on 1 employment support for youth online! Direct message our Youth Employment team on Instagram at @bgccyouthemployment to book your spot! Available Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. 

Online Employment Help

Stampede Work Experience Program- Online

For more than 45 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary have had a valuable partnership with the Calgary Stampede and Exhibition, providing a Work Experience Program to our youth. The Stampede Work Experience Program provides those 13 years and older* with a paid opportunity to work at the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” and gain valuable work experience. Application deadline: April 17th, 2020. 
 
Click below to learn more about the Stampede Work Experience Program and application process. 
Calgary Stampede Work Experience

Community Partner Resources 

Check below for resources, activities and tools from some of our friends in the community! 

 

Digital Library! 

Check out Calgary Public Librarys selection of digital eBooks and eAudiobooks here! 

Digital Library

Calgary’s Child

Check out these indoor activites that will keep kids busy, happy and away for their screens! 

Indoor Activities

Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada

So many great ideas and options for kids of all ages found here!

Resources for families

Family Fun- Calgary!

Check out the link below for a survival guide to staying at home from Family Fun Canada. Learn how to start your own home garden, the best educational websites, podcasts for the whole family and more!

At home Survival guide!

City of Calgary Resources

Check out all the great links to at-home fun offered by the City of Calgary!

At home activities

Alberta Health Services Resources

Some wonderful options for creating routines, fun activities, and expressing gratitude!

AHS ideas

Esker Foundation Projects & Resources

While their physical space is temporarily closed, Esker is providing weekly online projects, and resources to create, and explore at home.

Esker Foundation Projects
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