Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington
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Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map	23 Scugog St Bowmanville, ON L1C 3H7   View MapQuest Map
Office Phone	905-623-6646
Fax	905-623-0704
E-mail	kids.clarington@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Website	www.bigbrothersandsisters.ca
Location	Bowmanville
Intersection	King St and Scugog St
Contact Information
Executive 1	Darlene Brown, Executive Director
Contact 1	Elisabeth Mellor, Caseworker / Office Manager; Phone: 905-623-3339
Description & Services
Areas Served	Clarington (Municipality of)
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Languages	English
Eligibility	Ages: 6 year(s) - 18 year(s)
Application	Online or call the office
Fees	None
Description	Screens and supports adult volunteers who serve as adult role models for children 6-18 years through fun and friendhsip    Traditional Matches  One to one matching * provides adult volunteers, over the age of 18 to children (6yrs - 18yrs) who need a positive role model * weekly contact for a minimum one year commitment     In School Mentoring Program  Matches an elementary school child (ages 6-14 years) to an adult volunteer during the school year * friendship for one hour a week, during school hours, on the school property * volunteers may play outside, use the school gym, play board games * NB not an academic tutoring program    Couples for Kids  Boys and Girls ages 6-18 are matched with an established couple who share their time together with the child * benefits the child immensely by exposing him or her to a caring, respectful adult relationship    Big Bunch Program  Boys and Girls 6-18 years of age, who are waiting to be matched with a Big Brother or Sister, participate in group activities with other children who are also waiting to be matched * each leader provides support to 4 children in the group activities    Go Girls!  Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, group mentoring program * address the physical activity, balanced eating and positive self-image needs of young women ages 12-14     Game On!  Eat Smart-Play Smart -Live Smart * mentor support for male adolescents * information and support to make informed choices about a range of healthy lifestyle practices * friendship, guidance and sharing
Other Details
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Classification/Subjects
Service Categories	Adult/Child Mentoring Programs