Up the road, the Cabbagetown Youth Centre (CYC) and Boxing Club was founded in 1972 at 2 Lancaster Avenue. The CYC was converted into a community centre to provide youth with positive alternatives through sport and recreation while encouraging ongoing education. CYC expanded over the years to provide a similar range of recreational, social, and skill development programs.
BGCTK has reopened the building in 2022, after CYC faced financial challenges for funding of programs and services. The merger was a natural fit, with both organizations operating under similar missions, providing similar services, and serving adjacent communities. In a Memorandum of Understanding that preceded the merger it was agreed that BGC Toronto Kiwanis would continue to provide the programming and level of service to CYC participants at 2 Lancaster subject to provision of funds. But it’s not enough. We need your support to build our impact. And with your help, we know we can do more. our new opportunity BGC Toronto Kiwanis is grateful to the agencies and partners that provide ongoing financial support to sustain the Club’s core programs.
After School Programs
The Cabbagetown Youth Centre is one of our 6 locations that runs a fun filled after school program for children grades 1 – 6.
We offer pickup from Winchester Public school 5 days a week.
Evening Youth Programs
Cabbagetown Youth Centre is excited to be sharing our space with some amazing organizations who support our community youth.
These programs are People’s Elite and Ubuntu TO.
Exercise Programs
Cabbagetown Youth Centre loves to support a healthy lifestyle.
We have two great programs run by some wonderful instructors using our space on Monday and Wednesday mornings.
CAPC
CAPC is a public Health Agency of Canada funded program that gives teen parents, newly immigrated families and socially isolated families due to economic opportunities the support they need. The program has been in service since 1994.
Blair's Run
Blair’s Run has been part of the Cabbagetown Festival for 42 years. It began as the Cabbagetown Mini-Marathon led by Weenen Construction.
Cabbagetown Boxing Club
We are always looking for energetic and dedicated individuals who have a passion for working in community-based social recreation programs to join our team!