www.sturgeoncounty.ca Sturgeon County Community Services—https://e-services.sturgeoncounty.ca Community Services Advisory Board Sturgeon County It is the mission of the Board to ensure that the residents of Sturgeon County have local access to excellent recreation programs, park facilities and individual/family development support opportunities through information and Community Services education. For any comments, questionsor information, please contact the representativin e your area. They are: 9610—100 Street Morinville, AB, T8R 1L9 Board Members: People Phone: 780-939-8334 Mick Sahib Division 1 Toll Free: 1-866-939-9303 for Janet Vranas Division 2 Fax: 780-939-2893 Ray Soetaert Division 3 Carol Kaup Division 4 Mailing Address: Jacob MiddelKamp Division 5 9613—100 Street, Vic Frey Division 6 Morinville, AB, T8R 1L9 Programs Programs Karen Shaw Council Representative Ferd Caron Council Representative Office Hours: Liz Kohle Sturgeon School Division Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Refund Policy Changes 1:00 p.m.—4:30 p.m. Prior to the registration deadline, you will be able to cancel your registration in a program with the deduction of an administrative fee of $2.50 per program, from your refund. We will no longer be able to accept transfers from one Community Services Manager program to different program. There will be no cancellations and refunds after the registration deadline, unless the Susan Berry 780-939-8369 cancellation is due to medical reasons (please provide a note from your doctor supporting the request) or in the case of early childhood programs, it is deemed by the instructor in consultation with the parent that the program is not Community Development benefiting the child. All cancellation requests should be submitted in writing to Brenda McCubbin by mail, drop off or Coordinator email to [email protected]. Marg Clark 780-939-8336 Community Development Coordinator Shelly Chubb 780-939-8333 The Sponsor A Child program provides families experiencing financial constraints with opportunities to access recreation and social programs for their children. This program is funded solely through donations from businesses Family School Liaison Worker and families. Because of the overwhelming support to the program, children throughout the Sturgeon region have Kathy Rudyk 780-939-8332 Sturgeon County Sturgeon been able to access program year round. Financial Subsidy for Adult Recreation Family School Liaison Worker Subsidies of up to 100 % of qualifying program fees may be provided to adults experiencing financial constraint Lisa Trembath 780-939-8331 toward accessing recreation programs. Applicants must be a Sturgeon County resident to qualify for a subsidy. For details about this subsidy or the Sponsor A Child Program, call Marg Clark at 780-939-8336/1-866-939-9303. Administration All applications will be held in strict confidence. Brenda McCubbin 780-939-8334 2017 Program Registrations At your fingertips, from any device, signing up for Sturgeon County programs and services has never been easier! Open December 12th. We now If it’s your first time using Sturgeon County Online Services you'll have to create a profile before you can apply accept online registrations for a dog license, fire permit or register for a program. Once you have a profile you won't be prompted again. through www.sturgeoncounty.ca It’s quick and easy! On the home page, search for “Online Services” in the search bar at the top of the page. Follow us on Twitter STEP TWO: @SturgeonFYI 26 www.sturgeoncounty.ca EarlyPreschool Childhood Programs Preschool https://e -services.sturgeoncounty.caPreschool Moms & Tots ABC, 123 (2 Days Per Week) All About Play (2 Days Per Week) (Parents/Caregivers and with children ages 0—3 yrs.) This program is a cooperative playgroup for This two day a week session based play program This two day a week, five week program uses theme Programs children to play and interact together while uses free play, centre play, games, stories, songs based play activities that support early childhood parents/caregivers to socialize in a fun and crafts to stimulate children’s early social development, communication and language environment with their children. Learn about how development. Each week incorporates a theme of skills, and awareness of self and their world. Session free-play, facilitated timeof themed stories and a letter of the alphabet or a number and children one theme is called All About Me, session two crafts can assist with child development. This begin to learn the concepts of letter and number theme is All About My Community and session three for program for all caregivers with children ages 0 to 3 recognition. Thisis an excellent program to assist is All About My World. People years. children in developing independence and socialization skills needed for entering into a school Lots for Tots environment. Children should be old enough to PLEASE NOTE: Food allergies are a serious enter into Kindergarten in the following school year. problem. Even trace amounts of This session based program provide opportunity some foods can be harmful. Please for your child to enhance their social, emotional, check with your child’s teacher to communication, language and sense of well-being ensure the lunch/snack you prepare through participation in play, stories and songs. is not harmful to others. Children must wear shoes and bring a healthy, peanut free snack. Parents are encouraged to Absolutely No Nuts Or Nut Products Please! roster. Please register online at www.sturgeoncounty.ca or by calling Sturgeon County Community Services at 780-939-8334 or 1-866-939-9303, ext. 8334 County Sturgeon at least seven days prior to the start date as this is when we decide if there are enough registrations to run the course. There are no classes on STAT holidays including Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Victoria Day. Course No. Program Location Instructor Date Time Fee 5301WS17 Moms, Dads & Tots—Cardiff Ruth Kieser Mon., Jan. 16—Mar. 20 10:00—11:30 a.m. $10 5202WS17 Moms, Dads & Tots—Calahoo Hall Ruth Kieser Fri., Jan. 20—Mar. 24 10:00—11:30 a.m. $10 5203WS17 Lots for Tots—Calahoo Hall Ruth Kieser Tues. , Jan. 17—Mar. 21 9:30—11:30 a.m. $110 5304WS17 Lots for Tots—Cardiff Hall Ruth Kieser Wed. , Jan. 18—Mar. 22 9:30—11:30 a.m. $110 5505WS17 Lots for Tots—RQB Arena Ruth Kieser Thurs., Jan. 19—Mar. 23 9:30—11:30 a.m. $110 5206WS17 ABC 123—Calahoo Arena Cathy McRae Mon/Wed., Jan. 16—Mar. 22 9:30—11:30 a.m. $209 5507WS17 ABC 123—RQB Cathy McRae Mon/Wed., Jan. 16—Mar. 22 12:30—2:30 p.m. $209 5008WS17 All About Play—Redwater Ruth Kieser Mon/Wed., Jan. 11—Feb. 13 1:00—3:00 p.m. $80 5009WS17 All About Play—Redwater Ruth Kieser Mon/Wed, Feb. 15—Mar. 22 1:00—3:00 p.m. $80 5310WS17 ABC 123—Cardiff Cathy McRae Tues/Thurs., Jan. 17—Mar. 23 12:30—2:30 p.m. $220 NAMAO PRESCHOOL SOCIETY Subsidy available to families who qualify. “where tiny hands make big discoveries in our community” www.namaopreschool.com Namao Preschool Society is registered with the stay-at-home parent subsidy program Still accepting registrations for 2016/2017 programs for 2.5 – 5 year olds Check us out on Facebook! offered through the Government of Alberta. located in Namao Community Hall (Highway 28 & 37) See if your family qualifies: $85 for 2.5-3 year olds: Tuesday/Thursday 9:00-11:30 a.m. http://www.child.alberta.ca/childcaresubsidy optional $115 for 2.5—3 year olds: Tuesday / Thursday / Friday—9:00-11:30 a.m. $115 for 4-5 year olds: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00-11:30 a.m. community * Reggio Emilia inspired * Jolly Phonics * small class sizes * learn through play * affordable * and much more! Phone: 780-973-5678, ext. 3 or email: [email protected] 27 28 Sturgeon County Programs for People www.sturgeoncounty.ca Sturgeon Adult Learning Box 1457, 5015—50 Street Gibbons, Alberta T0A 1N0 Programs (780) 578—3331 Executive Director [email protected] (780) 578—3330 Program Coordinator for [email protected] People www.sturgeonadultlearning.ca Building Blocks Rhythm & Rhyme Books for Babies is an IN HOME support and mentorship program is a free interactive program for parents or caregivers is a six for families with children ages 0—6 years. and children ages 0—3 years. week FREE Building Blocks uses songs, rhymes, stories, crafts Learn why early exposure to rhymes and singing are program for Council Learning Adult Sturgeon and games during home visits by a trained Literacy important to a child’s learning. parents and Builder. Redwater Library 10:30—11:30 a.m. their babies Wednesdays, January 25—March 15, 2017 up to 1 year The Builder shares ideas and tools to help with of age. Bon Accord Library 10:30—11:30 a.m. specific goals or needs for your child’s preschool Parents learn about the importance of learning. Thursdays, April 20—June 8, 2017 sharing quality, age appropriate books and Free Gibbons Library 10:00—11:00 a.m. to become aware of safety concerns when In-home visits, 1 hour a week for 15 weeks. Mondays, April 24—June 19, 2017 choosing books for your children. (No class on May 22, Victoria Day) Gibbons Library 10:00—11:00 a.m. Mondays, Feb. 6—March 20, 2017 Adult Learner Supports and Volunteer Tutor Program (No class on Feb. 20, Family Day) We are looking for Volunteers to work with ADULT Learners in each community throughout the Sturgeon Legal Citadel Center 10:30—11:30 a.m.