Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
Model for Success
The Model for Success describes the common features and core
programming areas offered by Boys and Girls Clubs across
Canada, and the positive outcomes for children and youth that are
achieved through them. Every element is based on the values and
activities of Boys and Girls Clubs and it is grounded in the latest
research in child and youth development.
Common Features
Respectful,
inclusive and
engaging
environments
Relationshipbuilding and
mentoring
Community
and family
engagement
Core Programming
Physical
activity,
health and
safety
Leadership,
growth and
empowerment
Learning
and career
development
Families and
communities
Short-Term Outcomes
Children and Children and youth
Community, parents,
Children and youth Programs build
youth are
feel welcomed,
children and youth are
enjoy exploring
relevant skills for
emotionally and accepted, valued
engaged in Clubs and feel
new opportunities. children and youth.
physically safe.
and respected.
ownership of programs.
Mid-Term Outcomes
Children and
Children and youth Children and youth Children and
have key academic,
youth have
youth are
are connected to
vocational and
confidence in
healthy, active peers, parents, school
recreational skills. their aspirations.
and safe.
and community.
Adult Outcomes
Health and
well-being
Positive
and caring
relationships
Educational
Meaningful
Self-sufficiency
attainment
participation in
and independence community and
and ability
to achieve dreams
civil society