RURAL YOUTH PROGRAMS
BGC London and the Canadian Red Cross are collaborating to help prepare our youth in Dorchester, Ilderton, and Thorndale for future job opportunities. These courses are open to all youth in the community; no Club membership required.
canadian Red Cross Courses
Happening at Dorchester
Date: December 23, 2024
Location: Dorchester Arena
(2066 Dorchester Road, Dorchester, ON)
Red Cross Stay Safe - Dorchester
Red Cross Babysitting - Dorchester
Date: December 30, 2024
Location: Dorchester Arena
(2066 Dorchester Road, Dorchester, ON)
Happening at Ilderton
Date: December 22, 2024
Location: Ilderton Youth Centre
(13168 Ilderton Rd, Ilderton, ON)
Red Cross Stay Safe - Ilderton
Red Cross Babysitting - Ilderton
Date: January 3rd, 2025
Location: Ilderton Youth Centre
(13168 Ilderton Rd, Ilderton, ON)
Happening at Thorndale
Date: January 17, 2025
Location: Thorndale Community Centre
(265 Upper Queen Street, Thorndale, ON)
Red Cross Stay Safe - Thorndale
Ilderton Programs
Programs at Ilderton
PA Day Camp on November 15, 2024.
Happening at Ilderton Community Centre / Arena - 13168 Ilderton Rd. for ages 4-12. From 8:00 am to 5:00 pm campers will enjoy a variety of fun filled activities with an exciting theme!
Next Level Sports (NLS) Fall Programs
Basketball Level 1 happening on Wednesdays from 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm at Oxbow Public School for ages 9 to 13.
Gymnastics happening on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Ilderton Youth Centre for ages 5 to 10.
Discovery Lab: Explore, Create, and Connect!
Discovery Lab is an exciting 8-week program designed for youth to dive into new experiences, uncover hidden passions, and forge lasting friendships. Each week offers a unique opportunity to explore different interests, from creative arts to science experiments, leadership activities, and more! Whether you're looking to try something new or deepen your skills, Discovery Lab has something for everyone. You can register for the entire program or pick the sessions that spark your curiosity—it's your journey of discovery, and we’re here to help you thrive!
Cost: $7 for Members and $10 for Visitors per night.
Ilderton @ Ilderton Youth Centre from 6:00-8:00pm:
October 21st - Halloween Mad Scientist: Young minds can unleash their creativity and curiosity with thrilling, hands-on science experiments that will make this spooky season unforgettable!
October 28th - Fall Selfie Scavenger Hunt: You and your friends will snap fun selfies with seasonal treasures as you race to complete your scavenger list and create unforgettable memories!
November 4th - MasterChef Cooking Challenge: Put your culinary skills to the test with exciting cooking challenges and enjoy delicious taste tests of all your creations!
November 11th - T-Shirt Making Art Night: Unleash your creativity at Art Night, where you’ll learn the fun art of screen printing and design your very own stylish t-shirts to take home!
November 23rd - Escape Room Night: Dive into an exhilarating night of mystery and teamwork at our Escape Room adventure, where you and your friends will solve puzzles and crack codes to break free from thrilling challenges.
November 30th - Ultimate TikTok Challenge: Small groups compete to create the most entertaining videos, and everyone gets to vote for their favorites to crown the ultimate TikTok champions.
December 7th - Holiday Self-Care Party: Unleash your creativity by making beautiful candles and fragrant soaps, perfect for pampering yourself or gifting to others this festive season!
December 14th - DIY Christmas Presents: Get into the holiday spirit at our DIY Christmas Presents workshop, where you can craft unique, handmade gifts for your friends and family that will spread joy and love this season!
Ilderton Youth on Social Media
Dorchester Programs
Programs open at Dorchester
Discovery Lab - Explore, Create, & Connect.
Discovery Lab is an exciting 8-week program designed for youth to dive into new experiences, uncover hidden passions, and forge lasting friendships. Each week offers a unique opportunity to explore different interests, from creative arts to science experiments, leadership activities, and more! Whether you're looking to try something new or deepen your skills, Discovery Lab has something for everyone. You can register for the entire program or pick the sessions that spark your curiosity—it's your journey of discovery, and we’re here to help you thrive!
Cost: $7 for Members and $10 for Visitors per night.
Dorchester @ Flight Exec Center from 6:00-8:00pm:
October 26th - Halloween Mad Scientist: Young minds can unleash their creativity and curiosity with thrilling, hands-on science experiments that will make this spooky season unforgettable!
November 2nd - Fall Selfie Scavenger Hunt: You and your friends will snap fun selfies with seasonal treasures as you race to complete your scavenger list and create unforgettable memories!
November 9th - MasterChef Cooking Challenge: Put your culinary skills to the test with exciting cooking challenges and enjoy delicious taste tests of all your creations!
November 16th - T-Shirt Making Art Night: Unleash your creativity at Art Night, where you’ll learn the fun art of screen printing and design your very own stylish t-shirts to take home!
November 18th - Escape Room Night: Dive into an exhilarating night of mystery and teamwork at our Escape Room adventure, where you and your friends will solve puzzles and crack codes to break free from thrilling challenges.
November 25th - Ultimate TikTok Challenge: Small groups compete to create the most entertaining videos, and everyone gets to vote for their favorites to crown the ultimate TikTok champions.
December 2nd - Holiday Self-Care Party: Unleash your creativity by making beautiful candles and fragrant soaps, perfect for pampering yourself or gifting to others this festive season!
December 9th - DIY Christmas Presents: Get into the holiday spirit at our DIY Christmas Presents workshop, where you can craft unique, handmade gifts for your friends and family that will spread joy and love this season!
Dorchester on Social Media (Coming Soon)
Thorndale Programs
Programs open at Thorndale
Next Level Sports (NLS) Fall Programs
Basketball Level 1 happening on Thursdays from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at Thorndale Lions Community Centre for ages 9 to 13.
Gymnastics happening on Thursdays from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Thorndale Lions Community Centre for ages 5 to 10.
Thorndale Youth on Social Media
We’d love to hear from you! Contact the Rural Youth Program team by email here.