Afterschool Programs

Afterschool time is a great opportunity for children to be active. Check out the following organizations offering afterschool programs in a variety of locations throughout the county. Please contact coordinator@activepictoucounty.ca if you know of a program that is not listed.

Pictou County YMCA

The YMCA is the largest provider of not-for-profit child care in Canada.

For decades, the YMCA has offered child care programs across Canada for children from infancy through age six. The YMCA offers financial assistance to ensure all parents can access affordable quality child care and before and after school care.

To provide children with the best start in life, YMCA Playing to Learn, a national child care curriculum, provides a foundation for learning through creative play and prepares children for primary school learning. This program combines three decades of experience in child care delivery with the latest body of knowledge on how a child's brain develops and how children learn.

All of the YMCAs programs teach children about values of caring, respect, responsibility, honesty and inclusiveness. They also build assets or the critical factors children need to thrive and become healthy, caring and resilient adults.

Registration information and forms are available at the front desk. Call 752-0202 or email StellaC@pcymca.ca

Scotsburn Recreation Club - CATCH Kids Club

Offered daily afterschool at Scotsburn Elementary School until 5:30 and during in-service days. Contact scotsburnrec@hotmail.com for more information.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Pictou County

Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds program is designed to provide girls aged 12 -14 with information to help them make informed choices about healthy active living and support them in dealing with the emotional, social, and cultural issues they may face.  In addition, the program provides girls with the tools they need to implement this healthier and happier lifestyle.  It is a mentor-led, program that incorporates fun, educational games and activities designed to stimulate self reflection and group discussion. Go Girls! Consists of 7 mentoring sessions conducted over a 7-10 week period with each session being 1.5 - 2 hours in length and is held after school, within school facilities or community centers.  Each session is structured around the three Go Girls! Themes: active living, balanced eating, and feeling good about oneself.  As such, each session consists of various physical activities, a snack break, and discussion.  Participant and mentors also complete a personal journal at the end of each session. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County - P.O. Box 781, 74 Stellarton Rd, New Glasgow, N.S. B2H 5G2  Call 902-752-6260 or email bigbrothers@eastlink.ca