Dear Parents/Guardians,

Big Brothers Big Sisters offers group programs throughout the school year. A group of 6-10 students will be facilitated by 1-2 leaders (female leaders for Go Girls and male leaders for Game On). This group session will be held on a virtual platform (ZOOM). The program will consist of ten, 1.5-hour sessions. Each session will be fun-filled, active, and informative.

The program strives to do the following:

  • create appreciation for the benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle
  • build understanding of what constitutes healthy eating habits
  • promote the importance of positive mental activity and regular physical exercise
  • encourage awareness of core values, personal interests, strengths and attributes
  • support the development of leadership and life skills
  • offer guidance in establishing and maintaining friendships
  • encourage leadership skills and independent thinking

The first session will include training around child safety information reviewed in the Strong from the Start program through Big Brothers Big Sisters. Please contact the office at 250-748-2447 if you would like more information about the child safety training.

As part of the program, participants will be asked to complete an evaluation form telling us about their experience with the program. This information could be used to make program improvements and determine impact.

To register for this program, please complete and submit this form. Your child may withdraw from the program at any time. Should you wish to learn more about this program please contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cowichan Valley at 250-748-2447.

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  • If you are applying for a group through your child/youth's school, please indicate the school name. For open community groups, please indicate session day/time. For example: Drinkwater Elementary OR Community Group Mondays 4-5:30
  • Response to this question is voluntary. Information will be used for statistical purposes only.
  • At what phone number can we reach you during the day?
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  • This information will help our group facilitators best support your child.
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  • Contact Information for Virtual Group Sessions

    We will send weekly reminders for group sessions - Text message will be sent if information is provided.

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  • Media Consent

  • I hereby consent to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (National Office) and its associated member Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cowichan Valley the use of any photographs, audio and/or video recordings of my child or youth as taken or produced by media personnel and/or National Office or Local Agency staff at recreational events or match outings, or otherwise authorized by the National President & CEO, local agency President/Executive Director/CEO or Board of Directors, and that this media may be used by Local Agency and/or by the National Office for purposes of promotional material including brochures, posters, newsletters, media information, advertisements, audio-visual productions and digital media, (such as the local agency websites and social media). Photographs or video productions may also be shared with community and school partners for program promotion. Note: It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to notify the office if the status of this consent changes.

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