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Camrose and District Helpbook - Your Guide to Human Services
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Child & Youth Services
Bashaw
Bashaw Youth Foundation/Boys & Girls Club
Leanne McCarroll (President)
Phone:780-372-4048
Fax:780-372-3586
Email:
P.O. Box 255, 4903 - 50 Ave. Bashaw, AB T0B 0H0
Daily programming: ages 5 - 18 from 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. Programming includes arts, crafts, music, drama, sports, recreation, volunteering, kids cooking, & outings. Youth dances.
Sept. - June, Mon. - Thurs., 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Summer pre-registered programming 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mon. - Fri.; No summer drop-in.
$20.00/month or $2.00/Drop-In
Foundations
Camrose
Battle River Community Foundation
Dana Andreassen (Executive Director)
Phone:780-679-0449
Fax:780-679-0449
Email:
Box 1122 Camrose, AB T4V 4E7
Mission is to encourage increased flow of resources to community needs, to create and manage permanent endowment funds to meet those needs, and to respond to emerging needs that come with changing times. Donations are held as endowment funds wherein the capital remains intact and investment income is made available to a broad range of charitable community needs in Camrose and area. Located at 4870 - 50 St.
By appointment
Education & Literacy
Camrose
Battle River School Division #31
Diane Hutchinson (Communications Coordinator)
Phone:780-672-6131
Fax:780-672-6137
5402 - 48 A Ave. Camrose, AB T4V 0L3
Operates 35 schools in the City of Camrose, Camrose County, Beaver County, Flagstaff County. A full range of programs is available, including K-12 schools, French Immersion, Christian Education, Hockey Academy, on-line and outreach schools, as well as a program for young mothers.
Mon.- Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Child & Youth Services
Bawlf
Bawlf Playschool Society
Terry-Lynn Sereda
Phone:780-373-2115 or 780-608-4434 (cell)
Box 210 Bawlf, AB T0B 0J0
Playschool provides a safe and stimulating environment where children ages 3-5 years learn through play, crafts, and instruction. Serves children from Bawlf and surrounding communities 2 mornings/week. Out-of-School Program offers after school care for children in K - grade 6, Monday through Friday.
Support Groups
Camrose
Bereavement Support Group
Shelley Dalueg
Phone:789-679-2793
Fax:780-679-6139
4607 - 53 St., St. Mary's Hospital Camrose, AB T4V 1Y5
If you have recently experienced a death in your family, you know the pain and length of time it takes to recover. This support group will aid in the process.
There are three eight-week sessions per year. (Depending upon interest.)
No charge for the course
Helplines
Bullying Helpline
Phone:
Toll free: 1-888-456-2323 (24 Hour Bullying Helpline)
Advice or support on bullying.
24 Hours
Education & Literacy
Camrose
Camrose & Area Adult Learning Council
Diane McLaren (Executive Director)
Phone:780-672-8754
Email:
#7, 5000 - 51 Ave. Camrose, AB T4V 0V6
a) Literacy or academic assessment. Assistance to develop a Learning Plan. Career Planning and Resume Writing Workshops. Develop your skills online or in our classroom in the areas of reading comprehension, writing, math, basic computer. Prepare to write your GED exam or the Trades Entrance Exam.
b) English Language Training to prepare for the workplace or to write an academic test. We assist adults struggling with language and literacy using "real life" materials and situations they will encounter every day.
c) LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) 14 week English Language program that focuses on improving students' ability to communicate in real-world situations.
Mon. - Wed., 8:35 a.m to 5:00 p.m.; Thurs., 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Closed July/August
Mostly free. Some courses have a fee, but fee reduction is available upon need.
Child & Youth Services
Camrose AB
Camrose & Area Early Childhood Development Coalition
Jolene Doig (Coalition Coordinator)
Phone:780-672-0141
Fax:780-672-2833
Email:
4516 - 54 St. Camrose AB, AB T4V 4W7
A provincial project which identifies and develops community assets in support of early child development. The local Coalition, which serves Bashaw & Tofield along with the City and County of Camrose continues to focus on engaging parents and community to better understand and promote the importance of Early Child Development.
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
Support Groups
Camrose & Area Stroke Recovery Association
Sandra McLay (Peer Support)
Phone:780-608-6141
A support group for stroke survivors and caregivers to gain information on therapies, financial issues, driving, recreation, and a time for socializing. Call Sandra @ 608-6141 for mtg. schedule.
Information & Referral
Camrose
Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information Services
Sharon Anderson (Executive Director)
Phone:780-672-4217
Phone Alt:780-679-0064
Fax:780-672-1059
Email:
5402-48 Ave. Bill Fowler Centre Camrose, AB T4V 0J7
Promoting a proud and prosperous business community. Provides year-round tourist information services. Camrose souvenirs available.
Sept. long weekend to May long weekend, Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; May long weekend to Sept. long weekend, Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Sat./Sun., 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Call 780-672-4217 for membership application.