BGC Wetaskiwin, founded in 1988, is a leading provider of programs to children, youth and their families.
Our organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and operated by a professional staff team comprised of an Executive Director, Program Directors, program delivery staff, volunteers and practicum students.
Over 1200 children, youth and families access our programs each year in 3 service locations, located in the City of Wetaskiwin. In addition, our Family Resource Network Programs support families in the City of Wetaskiwin, Town of Ponoka and surrounding communities.
Our continuum of services from prevention to crisis intervention support participant’s healthy physical, educational and social development. Dedicated, trained, and certified staff take an individualized and strengths-based approach with every child. The Agency creates safe, supportive environments where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. To learn more, visit www.wetaskiwinyouth.ca
BGC Wetaskiwin is a member of BGC Canada, a national movement of clubs in 700 community locations across Canada, currently providing healthy development opportunities to more than 200,000 children, from pre-school to youth adulthood annually. For over 100 years, Clubs across Canada have been helping young Canadians discover, develop and achieve their potential. To learn more, visit 
www.bgccan.com.
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Our History
1988
BGC Wetaskiwin registered as a Society with the Province of Alberta. Located upstairs at 5101 – 50 Ave, joining Big Brothers Big Sisters.
1989
Wetaskiwin Youth Centre was formed joining Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Boys and Girls Club, sharing one govering board.
1992
The Wetaskiwin Youth Centre purchased the building at 5109 – 51 St and relocated there.
1997
Inception of the Family Support Program.
2001
Inception of the Enrichment Program. Hosted the Provincial Conference in March.
2002
Inception of the Supported Summer Day Camp Program.
2005
In partnership with the Anti-Bullying Coalition, an Anti-Bullying Program was offered to the community of Wetaskiwin.
2007
Inception of the Big Brothers Big Sisters In School Mentoring Program.
2008
Inception of Millet Out of School Care Program.
2009
Inception of the Wetaskiwin Early Learning and Child Care Centre located at 4013 – 48 St.
2010
Inception of Licensed Out of Schol Care in Wetaskiwin. Dissolution of Big Brothers Big Sisters Society.
2011
Inception of Stars Mentoring Program. Wetaskiwin Early Learning and Child Care Centre received Accreditation through the Accreditation of Early Learning and Care Services.
2012
Robert B. Colborne donated the Child Care Centre/Family Support Program building to BGC Wetaskiwin. Re-named Robert B. Colborne Centre. Inception of Rogers Raising the Grade Program. Inception of Restorative Justice Program.
2013
Inception of Norwood Out of School Care site in partnership with WRPS. Moved to CB Centre in 2017 and re-named Clubhouse Out of School Care.
2014
Boys and Girls Club of Drayton Valley, operated by Wetaskiwin commenced operations with 4 Out of School Care programs.
2016
Out of School Care programs in Drayton Valley received Accreditation. Child Care Centre outdoor space renovation completed.
2017
Colborne family donated vacant land to the society.
2018
Renovation of front entrance and lobby of downtown facility.
2020
Inception of the Family Resource Network.
Inception of HUB for the communities of Wetaskiwin, Ponoka, Rimbey, and surrounding areas.