About BGC Riverview

Building Brighter Futures for Over 20 Years

BGC Riverview is a safe and supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, and develop confidence.

Our Mission

To provide a safe and supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills in life.

Our Vision

All children and youth discover and achieve their dreams and grow up to be healthy, successful, and active participants in society.

What We Believe

Our core values guide everything we do — from the programs we design to the way we welcome every child through our doors.

Safety First

Every child deserves to feel secure. We maintain the highest standards of care and protection.

Belonging

We welcome everyone in a safe, accepting environment based on positive relationships.

Opportunity

We create pathways for youth to discover their passions and build skills for the future.

Community

We strengthen our community by investing in its youngest members.

Our History

For more than 20 years, BGC Riverview has been a cornerstone of the Riverview community. What began as a small breakfast program has grown into a comprehensive suite of programs serving hundreds of children and youth across the Greater Moncton area.

As part of the national BGC Canada network (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada), we bring world-class standards and evidence-based programming to our local community. Our club at 50 Runneymeade Road has become a second home for young people — a place where they feel safe, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Under the leadership of Executive Director Lynda Carey since 2008, the organization has expanded from school-based programs to include a licensed after-school childcare program, a teen drop-in centre, free tutoring and mentoring, and beloved community fundraising events like the Christmas Tree Lot and Garage Night.

Today, BGC Riverview serves over 500 children and youth annually with six distinct programs spanning ages 5 to 17. Our breakfast programs alone provide more than 100 nutritious meals every school day, ensuring no child starts the day hungry.

Standards of Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards in youth programming and child safety.

BGC Canada Model for Success

40 Developmental Assets (Search Institute)

Commit To Kids (Canadian Centre for Child Protection)

Department of Education & Early Childhood Development Operating Standards

Staff First Aid/CPR Certification

Mandatory Criminal Record Checks

Executive Director

Lynda Carey

Born and raised in Riverview, Lynda Carey has served as Executive Director of BGC Riverview since November 2008. A graduate of Mount Allison University, she brings over 20 years of experience in operations and management to the organization.

Lynda's leadership extends beyond our local community — she serves on the BGC National Peer Review Committee and contributes to the BGC Canada Operational Excellence Committee, helping shape standards for clubs across the country.

"When you put that bowl of cereal or you put that toast on the counter, and this small five year old looks up at you as if you've just given them the best Christmas present, that's an impactful moment that's going to stay with you for a very long time."