BC Newcomers
Supporting refugee children, youth, and families.
British Columbia Newcomers is a Canadian registered charity that operates free programming for recently arrived refugee children and youth. By teaching English language skills and a variety of sports and playground games, our immersive and engaging learning environment equips newly arrived refugee children with the tools and confidence needed to succeed in their new home.
Our impact in numbers
1,672 hours
of programming hosted
539 children
of refugee backgrounds served
team of 33
staff and volunteers in 2023
Who We Are
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By operating free educational and recreational summer camps, we equip newcomer refugee children with the skills and confidence needed to more easily make friends and succeed socially and academically in their new home.
Summer Camps
Our Summer Camps provide an immersive and engaging environment that prepares newly arrived refugee children with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in their new home, by developing English skills through a variety of fun activities and sports.
Newcomers to Notes
Our free music education program for newcomer refugee children. The lessons are delivered in-person by experienced musicians. All required instruments and music books are provided. Music education curriculum includes music theory, note reading, and hands-on training to play piano.
Welcome to Canada
Our after-school program delivered online to Government Assisted Refugees and focuses on building English language skills in a fun and welcoming environment. We provide access to technology for the whole family and aim to increase digital literacy.
Press Coverage
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Latest Updates
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“By providing a fun and engaging environment in which newcomer children can make new friends, build confidence, and develop language and other skills, this program supports community development and helps refugee children feel more welcome and at home in Canada.”
— The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
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The BC Newcomer Camp experienced a fun-filled soccer retreat hosted by the Vancouver Whitecaps. We saw some great goals made by Team BCNC, only made possible with the generous coaching and encouragement from our friends in the Vancouver Whitecaps.