jensen ave

teen space

If a young person needs it, our Clubs provide it.

The Jensen Ave Teen Centre offers a low barrier to entry programming for youth aged 12-18. This program is designed to promote healthy peer relationships through various activities. The program emphasizes the use of activities to create shared positive experiences amongst the group, allowing participants to create a network of positive connections outside of their regular school or family circles.  

Teen Centre uses a variety of activities to promote these positive experiences. Recreational, skill development and cultural awareness activities are used to create these positive relationships. (ex. cooking nights, scavenger hunts, paint nights, beach days).  

One of our missions is to create a safe environment where our participants can create positive adult relationships. We must provide guidance, mentorship and a listening ear for all youth, and do what we can to help mitigate their concerns.  

 

building strong foundations

Our youth programs are more than just activities—they’re opportunities for personal growth, resilience, and lifelong learning. We incorporate specialized curriculums that address mental health, substance awareness, and relationship skills as foundational building blocks in our programs. These curriculums help youth navigate life’s challenges with knowledge, confidence, and support.

creating connections

Designed for teens ages 13–18, Creating Connections empowers youth with the knowledge and tools to understand substance use, prevent associated harms, and build healthy coping mechanisms. In a safe, open space, teens explore mental health, addiction, and substance-use stigmas with supportive club staff, fostering balanced, informed decision-making.

respect2connect

For ages 12–14, Respect2Connect takes a positive, strengths-based approach to healthy relationship building. Through a trauma-informed lens, youth learn the techniques needed to navigate relationships of all kinds with respect and empathy, while recognizing the diversity of perspectives in today’s world.

flex your head

Flex Your Head equips youth ages 13+ with the strategies and support to promote positive mental health and wellness. In a peer-focused environment, teens learn to manage stress, build resilience, and openly discuss mental health topics, empowering them to prioritize wellness in a welcoming, inclusive setting.

12 - 18 years

Tuesdays
6:30-8:30pm

  • The Jensen Centre

Contact youth@bgccvi.com