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Exciting programs in your community
Start 2025 off with fun and learning! Check out the amazing programs happening across Dorchester, Ilderton, and Thorndale.
For easy access, details and registrations are hyperlinked with the program locations below.
Happening in February
Young Artist Studio
This 4-week art program is perfect for youth ages 9-14 to explore their artistic talents and develop new skills. 🖌️✨
Times 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages 9-14
Thorndale - February - Thursdays
$60 for Members - $72 for Visitors
Game Show Night
💥 Step into the spotlight for a night of thrilling game show-style challenges inspired by classics like Jeopardy, Family Feud, and Minute to Win It! Bring your quick thinking, team spirit, and competitive edge.
Times 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages 9-14
Thorndale - February 7, Friday
Dorchester - February 28, Friday
Ilderton - February 21, Friday
$10 for Members - $13 for Visitors
Challenge Series
💥 Join this high-energy, team-based program where creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving take center stage! Each week brings a unique them
Times 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages 9-14
Dorchester - February - Wednesdays
Ilderton - February - Mondays
$60 for Members - $72 for Visitors
Happening in March
At Ilderton
THE CHILL CHALLENGE
A relaxing night of DIY skincare, candle-making, and Zen gardens!
March 17, 2025
FEAR FACTOR
Face your fears with thrilling challenges and creepy-crawly food tests!
March 24, 2025
SLIME PARTY
Get messy and make some gooey, squishy slime!
March 31, 2025
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages :9-14
Fees: $12 for members | $15 for visitors
Location: Ilderton Youth Centre
KID FOOD NATION
5-weeks cooking program. Thanks to funding through BGC Canada and the support of the Walmart Canada, we are able to offer this program for FREE only for BGC London Members!
Fridays: March 7th, 21st, 28th, April 4th, 11th
Time: 5:30-8:00 PM
Location: Bryanston Community Centre
Ages: 8-12
At Thames Centre
🎨 DIY String Art Class
📅 Saturday, March 8th | 🕕 6:00-8:00 PM
📍 Dorchester Flight Exec Centre | 👦👧 Ages 9-14
💰 $12 (members) | $15 (visitors)
🍪 The Great BGC Bake Off
📅 Saturday, March 22nd | 🕕 6:00-8:00 PM
📍 Dorchester Flight Exec Centre | 👦👧 Ages 9-14
💰 $12 (members) | $15 (visitors)
🎭 Fear Factor
📅 Saturday, March 29th | 🕕 6:00-8:00 PM
📍 Dorchester Flight Exec Centre | 👦👧 Ages 9-14
💰 $12 (members) | $15 (visitors)
👩🍳 Kid Food Nation - Thorndale 🍽️
A FREE 4-week cooking program for BGC London members! Try new recipes each week!
📅 Sundays: March 16, 23, 30 & April 6 | 🕛 12:00-4:00 PM
📍 Thorndale Lions Community Centre | 👦👧 Ages 8-12
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to write to our Rural Program Coordinator at ruralyouthprograms@bgclondon.ca. You can also reach out to Arden at amcclean@bgclondon.ca or call 519-434-9115 ext 257
Refund Policy
Once the program begins, refunds will not be possible. For refunds before the program begins, there will be a $15.00 administration fee.
We’d love to hear from you! Contact the Rural Youth Program team by email here.