Founded in 1993, the KidSafe Project Society was created in response to the tragic beating of a child. Inner-city school principals, concerned citizens and the Vancouver Sun collaborated to provide safe havens and interesting activities during school breaks for the most vulnerable students from inner-city schools in East Vancouver.

KidSafe currently serves over 375 at-risk children. In addition to the Junior Golf program, KidSafe also offers programs in literacy, science, gardening, creative writing, leadership, hip-hop dance classes, fine arts, homework clubs, creative play, girl's groups, and fast-break basketball as part of the after-school programming schedule that runs during the school year.

The program is unique in Vancouver, keeping schools open during school breaks and after school hours to offer free recreational and educational programs aimed at helping kids build confidence and self-esteem, while providing them with opportunities for social development.