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BY MARK WEBERRed Deer Express
For several local fami-lies, Red Deer has been theideal place to raise theirchildren and enjoy a longlist of benefits of a mid-sized community.
Gail and Gord Smithmoved to the City back in1990. And from the start,they were impressed withwhat Red Deer had to offer.
As they started raisingtheir family (son Jordy, 17and daughter Caci, 14), therange of services provedthat much more extensive.
“We’ve put them ineverything from fencing,soccer and golf to baseball,diving, dance and karate,”explains Gail during a talkin the family’s comfortableLonsdale home. “There isso much - the communityprograms are just awe-some.”
“If you want to pursue asport and go all the waywith it, there are so manyopportunities to do so.”Gail said that over theyears, artistic learningopportunities have reallygrown as well, via Red DeerCollege and programsoffered by the City of RedDeer.
Having said that, Gail, 43,points out that Red Deerneeds a new concert/artsvenue.
“The Centrium is too big,and then you have theMemorial Centre which isoften too small,” she said.The Arts Centre at RDCserves as its first prioritystudent programs andrelated events, so at the endof the day finding a suit-ably sized venue for certainevents is a challenge. Onthe positive side, Red Deer’sarts scene has surgedahead in recent years with
the addition of several artgalleries, the establishmentof The Matchbox Theatre,the Scott Block Theatredowntown and a string ofcomparatively major actsincluding Red Deer on theirCanadian tours. The RedDeer Symphony Orchestracontinues to grow in popu-larity, which again bringsup the need for a new andlarger concert venue forthe growing list of patrons.
Another plus to the com-munity is the well-connect-ed parks system that manyRed Deerians continuallypoint to as a tremendousadvantage.
“You can be close todowntown and still be inthe middle of trees, bikepaths and nice park areas,”said Jordy, who is in hisfinal year at LindsayThurber ComprehensiveHigh School. Gail adds thefamily particularly madeuse of the trail systemwhen the kids wereyounger.
“We were out biking allthe time. I also haveenjoyed doing hikes aroundKerry Wood Nature Centre,Bower Ponds and HeritageRanch. Again, it’s like youare in the country eventhough you are still in theCity.”
Gord, 45, also adds thatthe family have been regu-lars at the nearby CollicuttCentre. He’s also pleasedwith the growing educa-tional opportunities in RedDeer, particularly with therecent expansions at RedDeer College. “It’s good forour kids’ future,” he said.
Shawn and Sheila Stonehave lived in their VanierWoods neighbourhood forseveral years now. Bothhave called Central Albertahome for most of their livesand think of Red Deer asbeing the ideal size for rais-ing their daughter Avery,two, and six-year-old sonSam. Like the Smiths, theStones emphasize the traitsthat many think of whenthey ponder Red Deer’s fin-er attributes, notably theexpansive trail system.
“We love the outdoorkinds of things,” saysSheila, 41, adding her fami-
ly regularly takes advan-tage of places like HeritageRanch, Bower Ponds andMcKenzie Trails.
“There are lots of parks,and plenty of recreationalthings you can get involvedwith.” Ultimately, the fami-ly doesn’t feel a pressingneed to venture to Calgaryor Edmonton for more inthe way of things to do. Thefamily also makes regularuse of the nearby CollicuttCentre.
“I feel like everything we
need and what we want todo is here. I feel like noth-ing is missing.”
Tracey and Duane Tryt-ten and their daughterEmma have a tough timefinding fault with RedDeer’s many features aswell. “I love Red Deer, and Icouldn’t imagine my familyliving anywhere else,” saysDuane. Tracey, 36, agrees.
The family takes advan-tage of everything from theneighbourhood parks to thebigger recreational areas
such as Bower Ponds toannual events that attractthousands, such as West-erner Days and occasional-ly Red Deer’s hugely popu-lar downtown street festi-val CentreFest. Anotherfamily favourite is theCanada Day celebrations atBower Ponds.
Duane, 36, would like tosee more focus on the needsof the homeless in RedDeer, although he’s quickto praise what the City hasdone to alleviate the prob-
lem. They also home-school Emma, and pointout that it’s easy to keepher busy with extra-curric-ular activities as well.
As Tracey points out,Red Deer strikes the perfectbalance between having thequalities of both an urbanand a smaller communitysetting.
“We feel safe here, andit’s just big enough to haveall the amenities that weneed.”
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GAME NIGHT - The Smith family from left, Gail, Gord, Jordy and Caci enjoy a game of monopoly in their Lonsdale home.
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WARM AND FUZZY - Tracey and Duane Trytten and theirdaughter Emma pose for a family photograph with their dogDiamond in their Vanier Woods home. Brendan Miller/Red Deer Express
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A beloved Haitian in a Red Deer familyBY ALF CRYDERMANRed Deer Express
Since the earthquake disasterin Haiti there are many storiesabout families trying to adopt achild from that country.
There is a greater need thanever, but as one Red Deer familycan vouch, adopting a child fromHaiti isn’t easy, but it was the mostrewarding thing they’ve ever done.
Terry Villeneuve and her hus-band Randy always wanted toadopt. She says, “Years ago wetried to adopt a child from Korea,but it didn’t work out and that’swhen we heard it was possible toadopt a child from Haiti. So wewent to a workshop in Calgaryand started the paperwork.
“It turns out you can, but it isreally difficult to adopt in Haitiand it took us three years,” saysVilleneuve. “The paperwork isendless, there are home studiesand many assessments, and theyexamine every aspect of yourlives.
“But we were finally told wehad a child. At one point it lookedas if my husband or I would haveto fly to Haiti but, as it turned out,we just had to go to Montreal topick her up.”
That was five years ago. Abby,their daughter from Haiti, is nowseven. A bright-eyed, happy,healthy and friendly girl in Grade2, she is the youngest of the Vil-leneuve family. The other chil-dren in the family are Derek,away at university; Rachel, 15 andNick, 13.
When they first met Abby at theairport she was 19-months-old andweighed 16 lbs. Even at that ageshe would hoard food and some-thing as everyday bathing in abathtub was a new experience.
Abby, not surprisingly, doesn’tremember anything about Haiti.She thinks of Canada as homeand is part of an extended, lovingfamily. Like any Canadian childshe plays soccer, attends dance
classes and maybe watches toomuch television.
But Villeneuve is aware andconcerned that Abby will losesome of her Haitian identitygrowing up here. “We’d like totake her back there sometime.She has two siblings still thereand maybe we can find them.”
Villeneuve says adopting Abbywas meant to be. “We have noregrets. The first few weekseverybody had to adapt and Iremember the first night at home
all the kids were crying. It wasn’teasy, but before long everythingwas normal again. The neigh-bours came over to welcome herand all our relatives opened theirhearts to this wonderful new addi-tion to our family.
“We had no say in how we werematched up with a child, theagency does the matching, but as itturned out, we couldn’t have got abetter match,” says Villeneuve.“We always wanted to adopt andwould do it again if it wasn’t a mat-
ter of money and age. The earth-quake has made things so muchworse in Haiti. So many familiesare torn apart by the earthquakeand the need is still so great. Thereare many children in need of adop-tion, but it is still difficult andthere is certainly resistance inHaiti. Despite that I would stillurge people to adopt because chil-dren desperately need homes.”
When the earthquake in Haitihappened Villeneuve, a nurse,helped organize a silent auction
and challenged other units at theRed Deer Regional Hospital Cen-tre to raise money too. Togetherthey raised $7,400 in two days anddonated it to the Red Cross.
Anyone considering adopting achild from Haiti can start bychecking out the web sites below:
http://www.canadaadopts.com/canada/resources_priagencies.shtml
http://www.familyhelper.net/news/haiti.html
Despite bureaucratic challenges there are no adoption regrets for local family
CULTURAL LEAP - Terry Villeneuve and her adopted daughter Abigaelle, 7, bounce on a trampoline in their backyard at their Rosedale home. Abigaelle wasadopted when she was 19-months-old from Haiti. Brendan Miller/Red Deer Express
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Parental joys of cooking with childrenBY MARINA COLDWELL Red Deer Express
Cooking with your kids allowsyou as a parent to teach yourchildren many things and tohear about their daily experi-ences. It’s also a time to connectas a family and families need towork together in thekitchen. When cooking is oneparent’s job shortcuts are doneand eating out becomes an easi-er expensive option.
It’s so important to our healthand the health of our childrenthat we all start cooking togeth-er. Start with making a pitcherof lemonade or ice tea and poureveryone a glass and let thecooking begin!
I have chosen two vegetablesnacks that are easy and inex-pensive for you and your kids tomake.
Most kids don’t like to eattheir vegetables so when weinclude them in the preparationthey will look forward to eatingtheir creations.
Every time you include yourchildren with cooking you areallowing them to take an activerole in selecting healthy snacksto eat and teaching them at ayoung age good nutrition.
As a parent it’s so importantthat we show our kids snacksdon’t need to be from a bag or abox. These types of snacks areexpensive and loaded with salt,sugar and fat. Let each childhave a job depending on theirage and ability.
Phyllo Pastry AsparagusWraps
1 package of frozen Phyllo pas-try, thawed
1 bunch of asparagus, cut aninch off the ends
1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan 1/4 cup of butter or margarineCut the pastry in half so you
have a square. Place 3 asparagussticks on the square , add a dab ofbutter/margarine and a couplepinches of Parmesan cheese.
Roll them up and place on a bak-ing sheet.
Bake @ 350 for 20 - 25 minutes.Serve with Ranch dressing for
dipping.Broiled Cauliflower1 cauliflower, washed and cut
into bite size pieces
1/2 olive oilPlace the cauliflower on a bak-
ing sheetSprinkle your family’s favourite
seasonings over the cauliflower. Iuse Mrs. Dash original/freshground pepper/ herb and garlicmix
Pour some of the olive oil overand broil. Watch carefully so itdoes not burn. Toss and add moreolive oil as needed.
It usually takes 10 - 15 minutes.Serve with Ranch dressing for
dipping.
While preparing these dishes wehad a wonderful time at the houseof Angie and Rob Bruce. (Angie ismy first cousin). Their three kids,Michael, Madison and Mason, allhad fun and each one was so help-ful.
They all asked what is phyllopastry and of course asked to trysome as we cooked.
Michael, 4, counted the aspara-gus into threes. His sister Madi-son, 12, wrapped them up.Michael’s seven-year-old brotherMason separated the cauliflower
and they added the seasoningsbefore we grilled them. Each ofthe kids munched while we pre-pared the snacks. We had tosweep the floor!
Thank you, Rob and Angie forthe use of your kitchen and a bigthanks to Madison, Mason andMichael, my cooking friends.
I hope you and your kids enjoythese recipes and the timewith each other creating anddeveloping delicious foods andmemories.
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EASY BAKE - Marina Coldwell places a tray of seasoned cauliflower into the oven with Mason, 7, Michael, 4, and Madison, 12 in their Lancaster home. Brendan Miller/Red Deer Express
Parenting resources start at Family Services office BY ALF CRYDERMANRed Deer Express
There’s really only oneplace you need to look ifyou are looking for parent-ing resources in Red Deerand area and that’s FamilyServices of Central Alber-ta.
If you are looking foradvice about your pregnan-cy, or problems with yourteenager or your aging par-ent, Family Services canprovide that advice and awhole lot more. But if theycan’t, they’ll tell you thattoo and point you in theright direction for help.
Valdene Callin, the orga-nization’s marketing andParent Link manager, says,“We cover the entiregamut, from pregnancy todeath. We have voluntaryprograms for just abouteveryone and try to meetparents’ needs. For exam-ple, our Common SenseParenting program allowsparents to meet and learnmore about parenting fromour experts once a week,while we take care of thekids. Parents learn thatthey aren’t alone, that theyaren’t the only ones in thissituation and we can helpthem solve their parentingproblems.”
Callin herself took partin the Family Life Educa-tion program when shefirst came to Red Deer andhad a young child. “Ithelped me make friends ina new city, and made mefeel I was doing a good jobas a mom. We’re especiallyhelpful to people withyoung children withoutsupport from an extendedfamily and we became aplace to go. We know chil-dren learn quickly in theearly years by modellingtheir parents or whoever isaround them most. Toooften kids are plunked infront of the TV. We teachthat you have to get downon the floor and play withthem.”
There are is a wide vari-ety of programs and theycan fill up fast. HealthyFamilies is a free home vis-itation program to supportnew parents. The InfantPreschool Wellness Pro-gram provides informationand support to familieswith children up to six. TheBuilding Beautiful Babiesoffers outreach and sup-port for at risk pregnantwomen. The GrowingTogether Project providesdevelopmental check-upsfor children 18-26 months-old in Olds and Rocky
Mountain House as well asRed Deer. There’s even acourse for divorcing par-ents with children under16. Counselling is availablefor individuals, couplesand families.
With a staff of 86 and a$3 million budget FamilyServices is a non-profitthat provides preventative,supportive and early inter-vention parenting services.
It partners with 33 differ-ent agencies and groups.
It proudly claims that itis there to help everyone.Started in 1971 it will cele-brate its 40th anniversarynext year. It also providesprograms and counsellingin Innisfail, Lacombe, Olds,Sundre, Rocky MountainHouse, Rimbey and SylvanLake.
Every June it helps
organize the Central Alber-ta Children’s Festival. Lastyear more than 6,000 peo-ple showed up. It has itsown web site at www.cen-tralalbertachildrensfesti-val.ca.
You can find other par-enting resources and activ-ities in many places,including the Red DeerPublic Library and the Col-licut Centre. But for an
exhaustive list of resourcesdrop into Family Servicesat 5409 – 50 Ave., phone 403-343-6400 or go to their website at www.fsca.ca
Under programs youwill find a guide to theirParent Directory, dated2008, but updated, for acomplete guide to parent-ing resources in Red Deerand Central Alberta.
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Normal parents want tomake sure that their chil-dren don’t go without thenecessities of life. However,many normal parents alsofeel guilty when they can’tgive their children what theneighbours’ kids have.
For some this may meanthe latest in the line oftechnological gadgets orgizmos. For others, it maymean not having a swim-ming pool. Whatever theluxury, during thesetougher economic times,many parents are having tore-evaluate their spending
habits, having to conserveand trying to find ways toease their children intobeing happy with what theydo have rather than focus-ing on what they don’thave. For many children,distinguishing between awant and a need is difficult.Unfortunately, many nor-mal parents have estab-lished a precedent inregards to having theirchildren expect the same astheir friends, if not biggerand better. So what shouldparents do if they arestruggling to make endsmeet but want to ease theirguilt about not always hav-ing the money to give theirchildren what they want?
1. Take this opportunityto reflect and re-evaluateyour spending habits. A cri-sis can also create anopportunity for change andan opportunity to gradual-ly teach your childrenabout the value of moneyby modeling wise spendingand careful budgeting.
2. Keep in mind that chil-dren are easily frightenedby sudden changes and canquickly jump to the worst
conclusions. A young child,for example, may worryabout not having a house tolive in if they hear you talkabout not being able tothrow them the usual birth-day bash.
The key is to cut backgradually and to not makean issue over not being ableto afford something.Instead of having to talkabout what you can nolonger afford, consider howelse you can spend yourmoney more wisely.Instead of the $350 that youusually spend on a partyvenue and loot bags, plan aparty at home with back tobasic party games.
3. Help your child under-stand the differencebetween a need and a want.Do this at a quiet timewhen he or she will bemore likely to listen ratherthan when you are in thetoy store and run the riskof your child feeling as ifhe or she is being lecturedat.
4. Help older childrenunderstand the value ofmoney by having them con-tribute part of their
allowance or wages frompart-time employment toitems that are not necessi-ties.
5. Watch how you modelbuying habits. If we buy onimpulse, then it may be dif-ficult for you to help yourchildren step away fromwhat they want to reflectand wait a couple of weeksto see if it is still at the topof their have to have list.
6. Best not to say “wecan’t afford this anymore.”Children will again jump toterrifying conclusionsabout what will happennext. Instead, think of cre-ative ways to tell them whatthey need to know and tohelp them learn about wisespending. You may rathersay something like “I’vebeen thinking that sinceyou already have so manygames and toys at home,that buying more is justadding to the clutter.”
7. If your child insiststhat the item is reallyimportant to him or her, trysaying something like “Iknow that you really wantit. I know what that feelslike. Unfortunately buying
that toy wasn’t on my shop-ping list for the week. Howabout you think about itand if you really want it asbadly in a couple of weeks,we’ll think of a way tomake it happen.”
Then, at that time thinkof a way to teach how tospend wisely - maybe dosome research on the inter-net or through flyers to seewhere to get the item at themost reasonable cost, planon how to save the moneyto get it.
8. Without alarming yourchildren, gradually easeinto including them insome simple budgeting forthe household. First decideas an adult or as adultswhat you feel comfortableallocating each weektowards your householdexpenses and then whenyou’re hanging out as afamily, have that amount ofmoney prepared from yourmonopoly set, real moneyor even create your own.
Present this as an excit-ing activity - your childrenwon’t even realize that theyare improving their mathskills! Lay all the pretend
bills out of the table andthen say, “how much doyou think we spend on gro-ceries during the week?”
By showing your chil-dren how to budget andallocate, they may be moresensitive to not spendingfrivolously and you areteaching them an essentiallife skill.
9. Always try to havesome money left over for aslush fund - treat your-selves to something fun atthe end of the month - espe-cially if you’ve been carefulall month long.
10. Try to remain opti-mistic, even during toughtimes. Even if you can’tafford something right now,talk about how you make ithappen as a family. Ask“how can we work togetherto make this happen?
Sara Dimerman is registeredwith the College of Psycholo-gists of Ontario and providescounselling to individuals, cou-ples and families. A nationallyrecognized expert on parent-ing, she is author of ‘CharacterIs the Key’ and ‘Am I a NormalParent?’ Visit her website atwww.helpmesara.com
BY ERIN FAWCETTRed Deer Express
With technology becoming more commonin households, many families may struggleto find a balance between spending qualitytime together and allowing technology intotheir lives.
Local family psychologists say they haveseen a change in family dynamics due to theincrease in use of technology.
Sharon Comstock, a local registered psy-chologist, said these days she believes notenough quality time is spent in families.
“All the technology is a sign of discon-nect,” she said.
Comstock added parents need to developboundaries with their children regardingtechnology such as computers, televisions,video games, iPods and cell phones from thevery beginning.
“In my home, my daughter is in her earlytwenties and her son is three, I have laiddown some really firm ground rules abouthow much television he is exposed to andI’ve really tried to minimize that so he does-n’t form a primary attachment to technolo-
gy,” said Comstock. “His attachment is stillmore with us.”
She added using technology in a positiveway will help families stay better connected.
“It doesn’t work best if you say ‘well ifyou don’t do this, I’m going to take thisaway’ but rather ‘if you do this, than you getto have this,’” said Comstock. “That way theuse of technology is a reward for otherbehaviour.”
Wanda Cassidy, a local registered psychol-ogist, said technology is only an issue if it isinterfering with a person’s social life, familylife, employment or school work.
“It depends on the family,” said Cassidy.“Parents have been telling me it is becomingmore common. It’s easier to access now andit’s the ‘in’ thing.”
Cassidy said some students may be lessfocused on schoolwork.
“I sometimes see college students’ textingin the middle of a class,” she said. “So Ithink it’s gotten to be quite common.”
Cassidy added if families are strugglingwith this issue she also suggested limitingtime with or negotiating time with technolo-gy. And better results will be seen by being
proactive rather than reactive.“If you negotiate the time with the kids
ahead of time, depending on the age, thanthey can have a little bit of a say in terms ofhow long they get to spend on thesedevices,” she said. “That’s how a lot of fami-lies are dealing with it.”
Cassidy said it’s important for parents toget to know the technology their childrenare using.
“Not only for safety reasons, but so thatthey can understand what the interest isand so they’re not caught unaware,” shesaid. “Even if parents were to play the videogames with their kids that way they can bepart of their world instead of being talkeddown to.”
Cassidy added if parents completelyrestrict technology out of their home, chil-dren will find a way to use it.
“They have friends that have the technolo-gy so there is only a certain amount that youcan control as parents,” she said. “A lot of ithas to do with trusting that you have done agood job or that the kids can come to you ifsomething does come up that is a problem.”
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Struggle between quality time and technologyExperts say family success depends on being proactive rather than reactive
FINDING BALANCE - Sharon Comstock, alocal registered psychologist, is seensitting on the steps in the Old Court House
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Sara Dimerman
Ten coping tips for families facing fragile financial times
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Pre-K & Kindergarten Programs
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Schools
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Pre-K & Kindergarten Programs
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Schools St. Martin de Porres School K to Grade 5, Before & After School Program, Fine Arts Program 3911 - 57A Avenue, Red Deer 403.347.5650 St. Elizabeth Seton School K to Grade 5 35 Addinell Avenue, Red Deer 403.343.6017 St. Patrick’s Community School Year Round Program – K to Grade 9 56 Holt Street, Red Deer 403.343.3238
Children of all faiths are welcome! For more information on Catholic education, call the school principal or the division office or visit www.rdcrd.ab.ca.
Registrations Are Being Accepted for September 2010 Pre-Kindergarten: Designed for children with special learning needs, pre-kindergarten is a language rich play-based program to help build a strong foundation for learning success. Your child must be 4 years old by December 31, 2010. If your child meets eligibility criteria, there is a $30 fee. Additional information is available on our website at www.rdcrd.ab.ca.
Kindergarten: An exciting landmark year in the lives of children and their families, Kindergarten is an exciting learning opportunity. Your child must be 5 years of age by December 31, 2010. Call or visit the school to get information. There is a $30 annual fee.
Maryview School Pre-K to Grade 5 Before & After School Program 3829 - 39 Street, Red Deer 403.347.1455 St. Teresa of Avila School Pre-K to Grade 5 Before & After School Program 190 Glendale Boulevard, Red Deer 403.346.0505 École Camille J. Lerouge School French Immersion – Pre-K to Grade 9 5530 - 42A Avenue, Red Deer 403.347.7830 Holy Family School K to Grade 5 Before & After School Program 69 Douglas Avenue, Red Deer 403.341.3777
Division Office Montfort Centre 5210 - 61 Street, Red Deer T4N 6N8
T. 403.343.1055 F. 403.347.6410 www.rdcrd.ab.ca Email: [email protected]
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Schools
Red Deer Catholic Regional SchoolsPre-K & Kindergarten Programs
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3031 30 AveRed Deer, AB T4N 3T4
403.358.PLAY (7529)[email protected]/collicuttcentre
Preschool summer camps at the Collicutt Centre
Games, activities and crafts - a different theme each week!
Children must be potty-trained to participate. Every camper will receive a t-shirt with registration.
For more information, visit www.reddeer.ca (look n book) or call 403.358.7525.
Ages 3-5 yearsMornings 9 am-12 pm / Afternoons 1-4 pmBefore & after care is available.
Outdoor Explore Mini-OlympicsWestern Christmas in JulyRock & Roll Discover Red DeerMonster Mash Around the World
CHRISTIAN KINDERGARTEN & PRESCHOOL
✣ Kindergarten 3 full days/week ✣ Preschool for ages 3 & 4✣ Certified Teachers ✣ Smaller Class Size
KOINONIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL6014 - 57 AVE., Red Deer PH: 403-346-1818
Preschool & ECS
Friday, March 5, 2010Registration will take place at Iron Ridge Elementary Campus between
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.Copy of original birth certificate must accompany registration.
Please note: Student must be 5 years of age by December 31, 2010(Wolf Creek Public Schools Policy #300)
For more information, please contact the school at 885-4646
Iron Ridge Elementary CampusE.C.S Registration 2010/20114710 Broadway AvenueBlackfalds, Alberta
Children’s House PreschoolNow in two locations:Grandview Elementary4145-46 Street403-340-2764
Westpark Elementary3814-55 Avenue403-340-8877
“We Provide the Materials and Activities that Stimulate aChild’s Natural Curiosity and a Love of Learning”
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Kindergarten registrations are now being accepted!Chinook’s Edge School Division No. 73 is accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2010-2011 school year and we look forward to welcoming kindergarten students into our safe and caring school communities!
From their fi rst day of kindergarten to the time they graduate from high school, our students are surrounded by Chinook’s Edge Values:
Personal responsibility,
Relationships based upon honesty, integrity, respectand compassion,
Dedication and commitment,
An environment of belonging: safe, caring and inclusive,
Growth and development through learning.
We invite you to call or visit a Chinook’s Edge School in your area to fi nd out more about the wonderful opportunities waiting for your child. There are no school fees for Kindergarten students in Chinook’s Edge School Division.
If you are interested in Pre-Kindergarten programming, please contact us!
Benalto School (year-round calendar) 403-746-2626Bowden Grandview School 403-224-3422C. P. Blakely School - Sylvan Lake 403-887-3570Carstairs Elementary School 403-337-8670Chinook Center School - Innisfail (year-round calendar) 403-227-0170Cremona School 403-637-3856Delburne Centralized School 403-749-3838Elnora School 403-773-3624Jessie Duncan School - Penhold 403-886-2233École John Wilson Elementary School* - Innisfail 403-227-3292 Midway School 403-337-2888École Olds Elementary School* 403-556-8477Olds Koinonia Christian School 403-556-4038Poplar Ridge School 403-343-8821Reed Ranch School 403-556-2429River Glen School - Red Deer 403-346-4755River Valley School - Sundre 403-638-3939Ross Ford Elementary School - Didsbury 403-335-3234Spruce View School 403-728-3459École Steffi e Woima School* - Sylvan Lake 403-887-3088* also offers French ImmersionTelephone: 1-800-561-9229 www.chinooksedge.ab.ca
Register now for...
KindergartenAn exciting learning opportunity for children
begins with Kindergarten!Children must be 5 years of age by December 31, 2010.
A new program opens at Glendale Schoolas a result of grade reconfi guration.
Bright BeginningsThis program is for children with special needs ages 3-5.Bright Beginnings off ers a half-day, play-based program
to develop early literacy, social, andcommunications skills.
Register at any school starting January 4th.Please bring your child’s birth certifi cate
when registering.For additional information contact
Red Deer Public Schools.403-343-1405.www.rdpsd.ca
Children’s Services Centre
EASE is a specialized play based program designed for children with special needs.• For children 2 1/2 to 6 years of age.• Partially funded by Alberta ED with PUF funding.• Parent observation areas for classrooms.• Aide support in classroom.• Transportation provided.• On site therapy team.• Fully equipped therapeutic preschool gym.• Resource library.• Family support and education.
REGISTER NOW!Registration for the 2010-2011 school year has begun!
Learn more about this specialized programParent Information Evening Tues. Feb. 23rd - 7:00 p.m.
4826 47th StreetCall 403-340-2606 ext. 33 [email protected]
www.childrenservices.ca
An exceptional place for exceptional children
Early Access to Supportive Education (EASE)
Playschool and ECS
www.destinyschool.ca
Class Times: Sept - June4 year olds
Mondays and Wednesdays9:00 - 11:30 am
3 year oldsMondays and Wednesdays
1:00 - 3:30 pm
ECS - KindergartenTuesdays, Thursdays and Alternate Fridays
South End Taylor Drive on England Way Info: 403-343-6510
Programs OfferedBright Start
Kindermusik French
5201 - 47 Ave. Red Deer403-341-0202
is now accepting registrations
The School House offers:• Preschool Programs
- Mornings, afternoons or full days• Waldorf Trained Teachers• English, French & Spanish• Play Based Program• Storytelling• Natural & Organic Materials & Food• Exploration of Nature
Where the WONDER of CHILDHOOD is RESPECTED
Limited spots available on a fi rst come basis
Come Join the Fun!Check our web for detailed information
and call to book an appointment to register
www.kidsinharmony.ca403-343-6355
Everyone welcome!Victory Church (West Entry)
98 Oberlin Ave.(across from Oriole Park School)
PRESCHOOLfor
3 and 4 year olds
Open House & RegistrationTuesday, February 236:30 pm - 8:00 pm
18 Selkirk Blvd (Mount Calvary Lutheran Church)
403-346-3798
Fun withFaith
HappensHere!
King’sKids
Playschool
Ages3-5 yrs
Christian learn through play program
AM & PM CLASSES
2 OR 3 DAY PROGRAMS
AGES 3 - 5ROSS STREET
GOV SUBSIDY AVAILABLE
REGISTER NOW!Call 342-5450
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KASOTA EAST CAMP
SYLVAN LAKE
Now Hiring Staff - All Positions
Kasota East Camp is nestled on theshores of Sylvan Lake, Alberta only ashort drive West of the city of RedDeer.
Our programs include swimming, crafts, drama, initiatives, natural hikes, music,
canoeing ...a fun and safe environment for children and families! CAMP DATES FOR 2010
July 4 - 9 Grade 3 to 6
July 11 - 16 Grade 4 to 9
July 18 - 23 All Girls Grade 4 to 9
July 25 - 30 Family Camp
Aug. 3 - 6 Grade 1 to 4
Aug. 8 - 13 Grade 4 to 9
Aug. 8 - 13 Scuba Camp Grade 6 to 10
Aug. 15 - 20 Grade 7 to 10
Aug. 22 - 27 Grade 3 to 6
For More InformationContact Dan (403)598-1179
Web: www.kasotaeastcamp.org
BY ALF CRYDERMANRed Deer Express
Whatever your child’s interest, you can find a summer camp for it. From horse-back riding to chess, from canoeing to computers, camps only for boys or girls,there’s a summer camp for your child.
There are camps located in Red Deer, on Sylvan or Buffalo Lake or in thefoothills around Rocky Mountain House and Nordegg.
Kathryn Rambow, executive director of the Alberta Camping Association inEdmonton, says, “Parents need to talk with their children about what kind ofcamp they want to go to. I also recommend camps that are accredited becausethen you know they meet required standards and that the camp organizers alsohave opportunities for professional development. Many summer camps are con-nected to a church or religion, but there is a lot of variation in how much religionis actually part of the camp experience. You certainly don’t need to be religious togo to camp but this is something parents should check out.”
When it comes to the cost of summer camps says Rambow, “Expect to paybetween $200 to $700 a week for most camps. There is a lot of variation in whatyou get for your money. And some camps can cost a lot more so it’s important tofind out what is offered and what is included.
“What every parent needs to do, after deciding what kind of camp their child isinterested in, is contact the offices of one or more suitable camps to find outabout sessions, start dates, availability and costs.
“Ideally you should speak to the camp director or senior staff and ask themabout things like the ratio of campers to staff; the age of counsellors and leaders;facilities for campers with special needs and expectations of what parents need todo,” says Rambow.
“They should send you brochures, program outlines and application forms,which should tell you about registration and cancellation policies. Hopefully theywill also provide references for you to follow up on,” she adds. “If you have anymajor outstanding concerns you could also arrange for a tour.
“Once you register,” says Rambow, “You should receive some kind of welcomeor confirmation package, which will include the all important lists of clothingand any other equipment necessary.”
Choosing a camp can be difficult because of all the choice but a good place tostart is the Alberta Camping Association website at www.albertacamping.com orcall 780-427-6605. On the site there is a section that provides solid information forparents to consider when choosing a camp. Information about individual campscan also be easily found on the internet. Most camps are already accepting regis-
trations and the sooner you apply the better your chances of getting the camp youwant.
Contact details for some Central Alberta summer camps:Alberta Community and Cooperative Association – Nordegg 780-963-3766
[email protected] Bar Harbour Camp 403-742-4887 www.barharbourcamp.comCamp Alexo 403-342-6500 [email protected] Caroline 403-722-3939 www.campcaroline.ab.caCamp Kannawin 403-887-5760 www.campkannawin.caCamp Kuriakos – 403-748-3927 www.kuriakos.ab.caCamp Silversides – 403-748-2689 www.silversides.caFoothills Camp – 1-877-2281175 www.foothillscamp.orgFrontier Lodge – Nordegg 403-721-2202 www.frontierlodge.caKasota East Camp 403-887-5757 www.kasotaeastcamp.orgPine Lake Christian Camp 403-886-4661 www.pinelakechristiancamp.comSunnyside Christian Retreat Centre 403-748-2197 www.sunnysidecamp.orgAnd if a summer camp isn’t for you or your children, parents can also check
out less formal summer activities and shorter day programs for children likethose offered at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre or Collicutt Centre and other cityfacilities. Red Deer College also offers a variety of summer program opportuni-ties.
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HORSEBACK RIDING CAMPLearn!Learn!Learn!
COUNTRY ACRE STABLESBox 655, Bentley, Alberta T0C 0J0
Phone 403-843-4380 or 403-505-5051www.countryacrestables.com email: [email protected]
Fun!Fun!Fun!
WEEK LONG DAY CAMPS JULY AND AUGUSTWe supply you with your OWN horse for a week!
*English/Western Lessons & Trail Rides*Horseback picnics *Horseback games
*All ages, small groups for individual attentionSee our website for more information
Summer Fun Summer Fun ExperienceExperienceA weekly camp for children 3 - 4 years of age.
Kindergarten Here I ComeKindergarten Here I ComeA weekly camp for children 5 years of age.
Village Gate Parent Link Centre will be off ering day camps with a variety of activities including art, science, music, games and much more beginning the week of July 13 until August 10
To view full details on the camp or to register please visit our website at:
www.fsca.ca
• Visit our home page for a brochurewww.batesbarj.com
• E-mail: [email protected] write to above address
BATES BARJ RANCH
Box 700Cochrane, AB. T4C 1A8
403-637-2199Founded 1962
We feature horseback riding. Our supervisionratio is one counselor to every five campers.
Our lodge provides dormitory accommodation,recreation rooms, and a large dining room.Kitchen staff provide home cooked meals. Theranch is in a very secluded river valley offeringscenic riding and hiking trails. We also offercrafts, fishing, swimming, campfires, dances,wilderness survival programs, competitiongames and wagon rides. Campers often form verylasting friendships from year to year.
Camp Program For Boys & GirlsAges 8-15, July & August
10 Red Deer Express, RED DEER FAMILY Wednesday, March 10, 2010
2010 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
Is your child ready for camp?BY CHRISTINA KELLEYRed Deer Express
Do you remember singing campsongs and roasting marshmallowsover a campfire? Have you ever whis-pered all of your secrets to your BFFafter your camp counselor told you itwas lights out? Or were you the childthat spent hours searching alongpaths for the perfect addition to yourbug collection?
Summer camp is often one of thebest experiences a child can have, andthe memories created there can easilylast a lifetime, but how do you know ifyour own child is ready to embark onthis journey? You may want to consid-er the following questions beforemaking that decision:
Has your child spent a night awayfrom home before? If so, how didhe/she deal with being separatedfrom you?
Is your child comfortable in unfa-miliar settings? Do they react well tonew environments and new foods?
When asked about Summer Campdoes your child express an activeinterest, or does he/she shy awayfrom the discussion?
Can your child perform basic tasksin hygiene without any parental assis-tance? For example: Does your childknow how to put on his/her ownclothes. Does he/she need help brush-ing his/her teeth?
Does your child have any difficultyinteracting in a group of his/her ownpeers? Does he/she make new friends
easily or does he/she prefer to playalone?
Does your child have difficultyobeying figures of authority? Ishe/she capable of voicing any con-cerns that may arise to adults otherthan immediate family members?
The answers to these questions
should give you an understanding ofwhether or not your child is ready fortheir stay away from home. However,if you are still faced with concern ordoubt, contact the Summer Camp youare considering to discuss yourchild’s needs with an experiencedprofessional camp counselor.
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BU$INESS CAMPLearn more @ www.ayec.ca
Aug 15-21, 2010Eagles Nest Ranch,Cypress Hills, AB
For youth Age 13-15
Recreation activities including: Zipline,Wall-Climbing, Paintball, Burma Bridge
Have fun while learning the basics of starting& running your very own business
Final Day of camp OPEN for business to turn a profi t!
Participation is free because of Community Sponsorship - $550 Value
Bus Transportation from Red Deer
Contact Community Futures Central Alberta for info:[email protected] 403-342-2055
High Ropes Course, Climbing Wall, Zip Line,
Indoor Pool, Archery, Horsemanship, Crafts, Dance,
Overnight Canoe & Hiking, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball,
and Much MORE!
REGISTER 0NLINE:www.campcaroline.ab.ca
403-722-3939Box 250 Caroline Alberta T0M 0M0
GRADES 2-121hr SW of Red Deer
SUMMER SCHOOL
is offered at:
Innisfail Career High School
Sylvan Lake Career High School
Olds Career High School
All core high school courses offered.No charge for Chinook’s Edge Students.
Runs 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Monday to FridayDaily Attendance Required
July 2 – 29
All students currently enrolled in high school orwho will be entering grade 10 in Sept. 2010 are eligible.
Applications are available by calling Chinook’s Edge School Division at (403) 227-7070.
RecreAction Summer Camps
Activate the SummerSummer OlympicsWild Wild WestHaving a Ball
Happy HolidaysSurvivor Team SpiritSummer Celebration
For more information call 403-309-8411. View camps information online after March 15
at www.reddeer.ca/looknbook. Registration begins March 23.
Activate the SummerSummer Olympics
Happy HolidaysSurvivor
Explore the fun at Rotary Recreation Park:Outdoor pool, playgrounds, park spaces & more!Weekly themed camps begin July 5.
Ages 7 - 11 years
Dance Camp!Dance Camp! For dancers of ALL AGES3 - 6 yrs ...............July 26 - 307 - 9 yrs................July 14 - 1610 - 13 yrs ............July 14 - 1614 - 18 yrs ...........Aug. 11 - 13
Beginner to Intermediate levels Call for Details!
Ph: 403-309-7319www.reddeerdancemagic.comoffi [email protected]
2010 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
FAMILY SERVICES
Village Gate Parent Link Centre provides parents and families with programs andservices that support parents with their most important role as caregiver. Our centreprovides drop in play groups such as Come Play with Me, Family Fun Time, ParkPassport, parent education including Active Parenting and the Triple P parentingprogram, a toy lending library and developmental screens. Our centre is also part of theorganizing committee for the Central Alberta Children's Festival. For more informationabout our programs please visit our website at www.fsca.ca or call 403 343 6400.
DANCE TRAXX STUDIO
Dance Traxx Studio will be running summer camps the weeks of August 9-13& August 16-20. We are accepting dancers of all ages and experience levels frompreschool up to advanced. Make this year an unforgettable summer! This year we willbe featuring Scott & Ferd from Groove Street Productions. All dance styles arewelcome! To register call 403-346-6777.
SUMMER FUN - There are a wide variety of camping options throughout CentralAlberta that offer a complete range of recreational activities.
photo courtesy of Alberta Camping Association
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THIS SUMMER
ARE THE COOL WAY TO FOCUS
ALL THAT ENERGY!!!!
RDC TEEN CAMPS
MusiCamp Alberta July 25 – 31, 2010 (week 1) | August 1 – 7, 2010 (week 2) | August 8 – 14, 2010 (week 3)
SummerScapes 2010 at RDCAugust 8 – 14, 2010
Teen Video Intensive Motion Picture Summer WorkshopJuly 4 – 10, 2010 (week 1) | July 11 – 17, 2010 (week 2)
Sport & Science CampsJuly 5 – August 26, 2010 (Sport) | July 5 – August 13, 2010 (Science)
Summer Ballet WorkshopAugust 23 – 27, 2010
Adventures in Summer MusicAugust 16 – 20, 2010
For details and to register, visit www.rdc.ab.ca/summercamps | 1.888.866.2787
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403.358.PLAY (7529)[email protected]/collicuttcentre
The perfect camp for you - it’s at the Collicutt Centrethis summer.
For more information, visit www.reddeer.ca (look n book) or call 403.358.7525.
Themed Weeks - 6 to12 yearsEarly drop-off and/or late pick-up is available
6 to 12 years Soccer Dance
8-12 years Outdoor Adventure Camp
9-12 years Climbing Sports Try Out Golf Girls Rock Basketball
11-13 years Volleyball
2010 SUMMER CAMP GUIDESUMMER SCHOOL AT CHINOOK’S EDGE
Chinook’s Edge School Division offers summer schools in three communities, making it convenient for students to take courses for credit. Summer school is available in Innisfail, Sylvan Lake, and Olds. High School students, or those entering grade 10 in September2010, are able to take courses to upgrade existing marks, complete a required course miss-ing from their timetable, or for personal reasons. All core high school courses are offeredand there is no charge for students currently in Chinook’s Edge. Students work at their ownpace, but under the guidance and supervision of teachers who provide assistance whenneeded. Taking a summer course provides students the opportunity to upgrade theirmarks in a course they didn’t do well in, or it can help reduce their course load in Septem-ber. Summer School runs Monday to Friday, July 2 – 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. eachday. Begin next school year ahead of the game - call 1-800-561-9229 or visit www.chi-nooksedge.ab.ca for more information.
FOOTHILLS CAMPFoothills Camp, Olds, Alberta Ph: 1-877-228-1175 www.foothillscamp.org
Foothills Summer Camp for Kids has been in operation for 36 years. Since 1973,Foothills Camp has operated to provide fun, exciting programs for the kids of Alberta.The camp is located near Olds, Alberta. We offer a variety of activities like Horseman-ship, Tournament Water-skiing, Ceramics, Rocketry, BMX, Photography, Pioneering, HighRopes, and much more.
We also have specialty camps in Advanced Horsemanship and Wakeboard/Water-ski-ing. Or you can try out our Sherwood Forest Camps. At Sherwood Forest, you spend theweek living in tree houses, learning survival skills and many other super fun activities.
Foothills Camp is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. For moreinformation, please call or visit our website.
BAR HARBOUR CAMP
Located on beautiful Buffalo Lake, AB we’re a non-profit organization dedicated toproviding quality summer camp experience in a caring Christian atmosphere. A week aBar Harbour Camp will give you memories and friends to last a lifetime. We have beenproviding camp activities for our youth for over 75 years, and take pride in a greathistory with all the potential of the future.
For someone who has never been to Bar Harbour Camp it is tough to explain why wefind it so amazing. At camp you get a chance to laugh, grow and find independence.You can find adventure in a plant strewn path or a giraffe shaped tree and at the end ofthe day you sit around a campfire with woodsy scents all around to sing and reflect withthose friends that you connected with all day. Our camp isn’t just about the amazingfood or the activities; it’s about the experience and the memories that sustain you fromSeptember until next June, when the magic repeats.
CAMP KANNAWIN
Camp Kannawin is a residential camp on the shores of Sylvan Lake. We have campsfor children and youth, ages 5 – 15, and family camps on the summer long weekendswhich include those of all ages. Run by the Presbyterian Church since 1941, CampKannawin is accredited by the Alberta Camping Association. Our activities includeswimming, archery, crafts, canoeing, a low ropes course, outdoor education, BibleDiscovery, wide games and much more! We also run an ARTS camp that includes all theregular camping activities plus an additional emphasis on music, dance, drama andvisual arts. There is also a SKILLS camp with extra exposure to hiking, canoeing,cookouts and sports. All of our camp activites are geared toward building communityand a sense of belonging amongst our campers, staff and volunteers. We invite you tobe a part of this community and join in the fun at Camp Kannawin!
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• Excellent staff!• Camps for all ages and family!• Industry accredited program and facility!• Climbing and bouldering walls!• High and low ropes challenge courses!• Caring Christian community!• Close to home on Sylvan Lake!• Online Registration or call 403-748-3927
www.kuriakos.ab.ca [email protected]
403-748-3927
CAMP KURIAKOS
2010 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
ACCA CO-OPERATIVE YOUTH PROGRAM
Summer camp is a time for making new friends and is the place where youth discovertheir hidden talents. Those who have attended the ACCA Co-operative Youth Program,who celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 2009, will tell you that it was one of their mostmemorable and life-changing experiences. ACCA holds its annual youth program atGoldeye Centre near Nordegg, AB. The serene foothills location provides a beautifulview of the Rocky Mountains. The program aims to develop leadership skills and selfconfidence in youth so they can return to their communities and get involved. Everysummer, youth learn how to work in committees, elect their own government and learnhow to set up and run a co-operative business. They also develop communication skillsand expand their knowledge of the agriculture industry and the benefits of member-ship in co-operatives.
Grad (ages 17-18) Youth (ages 15-16) Teen (ages 13-14) Pre-Teen (ages 11-12) For more information: (780)963-3766 or [email protected]. ACCA is accredited through the Alberta Camping Association.
COLLICUTT CENTRE
Preschool Camp - Theme Weeks – Half Day 3-5yrs Join us for a great summer of week long games, sports, crafts and all kinds of good stuff allplanned out for your child. Children must be potty trained to participate. School Age Camp – Theme Weeks – Full Day 5-7yrs & 8-12yrsCampers will have weeks full of fun & excitement as we play games, do crafts, and manyother activities based around each weeks theme. Our experienced, organized and energetic staff will make sure your child has a summer to remember! Themes include:OutdoorExplore, Mini-Olympics, Western, Christmas in July, Rock & Roll, Discover RedDeer, Monster Mash, Around the World. Specialty Camps – Full Day 9-12yrsA variety of camps will focus on basic skill development in the areas of girl’s fitness, golf,dance, basketball, outdoor adventure, wall climbing, soccer and volleyball. Whether thecamper is new or a seasoned veteran our qualified staff will providethem with the skills toimprove their game. Call 403.358.7525 for more information.
CAMP KURIAKOS
A week of exciting, engaging, faith-filled fun is waiting for you at Kuriakos. We arefocused on helping each of our campers to grow in skill, self confidence, and faith as welive in community together. Everyone needs time to connect and time to play, soKuriakos offers programs for kids, youth, adults, and families.
Enjoy water sports like canoeing, kayaking, paddle boats, and perfecting cannonballjumps off of the raft. Away from the shoreline, archery, low ropes challenge course,bouldering wall, beach volleyball, basketball, tetherball, playground, and an indoorgymnasium, wood shop and craft room will keep you busy. As well, try out our newhigh ropes course and climbing tower. Daily events include games, worship, camp fire,delicious meals and more. Special events like costume meals and sleep outs make everyday unique.
Visit www.kuriakos.ab.ca or call (403) 748-3927 for more information about our programs,facility and staff. It’s time to make some lifelong, life-changing memories at Kuriakos!
CAMP MASKEPETOONPigeon Lake, Alberta Ph: (780) 758-6915 Email: [email protected]
Camp Maskepetoon is celebrating over 50 years of camping! Camp Maskepetoon wasnamed after a Cree Indian Chief who embraced Christianity and struggled to bringpeace and forgiveness to the warring tribes, missionaries, and settlers in the region. Tothis date those values are what guide the summer camping program as described byour mission statement: “To nurture personal growth and promote respect for nature,others and self through an inclusive, Christian camping experience.”
Camp Maskepetoon has 11 heated, natural log cabins, main lodge and 250 acres allset among tall spruce and poplar trees on the Northwest shore of Pigeon Lake. Campers participate in many activities such as archery, canoeing, crafts, sports, devotions,waterfront, campfires, and many surprises! Experiencing a night under the stars at theoutback site, making new friends, playing in the mud pit, and making noise around thecampfire are just a few of the life long memories gained at Camp Maskepetoon.
CAMP CAROLINE
Camp Caroline is located in the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains, a short 1-hour drive southwest of Red Deer. We offer week-long summer camps for kids inGrades 4 -12 and a 3-day camp for Grades 2/3. Activities include ropes course, climbingwall, zipline, crafts, sports, dance, archery, and many other options listed in our ad.
However, we intend that a week of camp will be more than just new and fun interests,memorable stories, or great friendships. We also desire to give campers an opportunityto consider the spiritual component of their life in light of the life of Jesus Christ and theHoly Bible. We don't force this. We share it, through nature, engaging music, considerateteaching, and daily living. We plan to model the values of peace, joy, self-giving love,respect, and truth, and challenge approximately 180 young people every week tochoose likewise.
Currently accepting registrations, but the spots are filling up fast! Register onlinetoday at www.campcaroline.ab.ca!
CAMP CURIOUS SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM
Discover Camp Curious! Created by the Town of Blackfalds, Camp Curious offers childrenbetween the age of 5-10 years swimming lessons, sports, crafts, group activities, awesomefield trips and guest speakers in a safe and supervised environment. Open to 25 kids eachweek throughout July and August, Camp Curious is sure to exceed your expectation!
Registration for Camp will begin May 21st at the Civic Cultural Center, 5018 WaghornStreet.
For more information on Camp Curious please phone 885-6247.
CAMP LITTLE REDCamp Little Red • Box 334 • Bowden, AB • T0M 1R0 • (403) 224-3700
Camp Little Red is a Bible-based wilderness camp located in central Alberta. We offera wide variety of activities such as trail rides, canoeing, archery, biking, wilderness sur-vival, wall climbing, and more. As a Christian camp, we are dedicated to using the wholecamp experience as an opportunity for the salvation and the discipleship of everyonewho comes through the camp gate. Learn more about us at our website - www.camplit-tlered.com
FRONTIER LODGE
Frontier Lodge is located on a beautiful lake in the Rockies near Nordegg, Alberta.Surrounded by woods and wildlife, the camp has a truly wilderness atmosphere that isrelaxing and inspiring. A wide variety of outdoor programs are offered, including:
• mountain biking• rock climbing• whitewater canoeing• hiking• caving• rappellingSummer camps are offered for 11 year olds through adults. There is also a 3-week
long leadership training program called S.A.L.T. for those of high school age, and thepopular “Fat Tire” mountain bike festival is held each summer as well.
Frontier lodge is also open year-round for church retreats, school outdoor ed. classes,business conferences or other groups.
Visit www.frontierlodge.ca for more information.
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Call today for your Brochure!
1-877-228-1175register online at:
www.foothillscamp.org
✔ Proven Horses✔ Swimming Fun✔ Archery✔ Rockets✔ Floor Hockey✔ Many Craft Options✔ BMX Track✔ Adventure Challenge
✔ Tumbling
✔ Earthball
✔ Wakeboarding
✔ Tournament Ski Boat
✔ Group Recreation
✔ Incredible Campfires!
✔ & Much More
July 11 - July 15 Waterski / Horsemanship CampsJuly 4 - July 11 Blind CampJuly 25 - Aug. 1 Adventurer CampJuly 25 - Aug. 1 Sherwood Forest I CampAug. 1 - Aug. 8 Junior I / Sherwood Forest II CampsAug. 8 - Aug. 15 Teen Camp / Sherwood Forest III Camps Aug. 15 - Aug. 22 Family Camp
Fun & Exciting classes that allowyour child to customize their camp.
A WHOLESOME VIEW OF GOD• Located near Olds, AB• Exciting Speciality Camps• 24 hr. Staff supervision inspires confidence• Nutritious & tasty meatless meals• Ages 6-17• $270 - $305 plus GST per week• Available discounts add to affordability
2010 SUMMER CAMP GUIDERED DEER SAFETY CITY SOCIETY3030 - 55 Street, Red Deer, AB
The Red Deer Safety City Society has been providing educational and interactiveinjury prevention programs for children since April 2001. The facility is best known forits Pedestrian Traffic Safety Program, where participants drive battery-powered ATV’son the streets of the mini-town. Other available programs include Fire and HomeSafety, Acreage and Farm Safety, Bicycle Safety, safety themed Birthday Parties andweeklong half day Safety Summer Camps. Program costs and age requirement variesby program; please check our website for complete details. Pre-registration is requiredfor all programs and begins Monday March 15th, 10:00 a.m. at Safety City (excludingbirthday party bookings which begin Monday April 19th). Please note we DO NOTaccept debit or credit cards. For additional information contact the office by phone(403) 314-9914 or email: [email protected].
GULL LAKE CENTRE
At Gull Lake Centre we believe summer camp is an important time in a child’s life, atime of adventure and discovery unique to the camping experience, a time where forone week each year we get to come together and live life to the fullest. Summer camp isa rite of passage that has been changing lives for generations; join us as we CELEBRATEour 90th year of camp this summer. It will be a summer to remember!
Gull Lake Centre offers camping programs for ages 5-17 plus a family camp. All of ourcamps are run at a 3:1 ratio of campers to leaders ensuring quality care for each child.We believe that living life to the fullest means being connected with God, in relation-ship with others and having fun outside. Join us this summer for the best week of youryear. Some activities that we offer are: boating, wall climbing, pottery, skateboarding,photography, archery, wakeboarding, mad science, canoeing, unbelievable wide games& much, much more. Go to www.gulllakecentre.ca for more information & to register.
SUPER SUMMER SOCCER + CAMP
The Royal City Soccer Club is excited to host our 18th year of Super Summer Soccer+Camp. Having hosted over 90,000 campers in over 50 locations in Ontario and Alberta,our grassroots soccer camps are the most popular in Canada. Our program is designedto promote personal development, team building and of course, FUN! The camp pro-gram is uniquely designed to offer a soccer focus in the morning and a leisure swimwith other organized camp activities in the afternoons. We encourage all boys and girlsbetween the ages of 5 and 13 to register. We offer full day, morning and afternoon ses-sions. Each camper receives a camp soccer ball, tshirt, personalized certificate, excellentcamp ratios and much more. We also offer early drop off and late pickup times fullysupervised at no extra charge. The camps operate during the months of July andAugust. Check out our website at www.royalsoccer.com for more information or call 1-800-427-0536. We look forward to a great summer of camp.
RecreAction Summer Camps at theRED DEER RECREATION CENTRE
These camps are sure to keep all campers busy and take them on a daily adventure!Each week of camp has a fun theme and activities – Activate the Summer, SummerOlympics, Wild Wild West, Having a Ball, Happy Holidays, Survivor, Team Spirit and Sum-mer Celebration. Camps will take place at the Recreation Centre located in the RotaryRecreation Park and campers will have the opportunity to experience the variety ofactivities the Rotary Recreation Park has to offer; indoor and outdoor pool, exercise stu-dio, playgrounds, park areas, etc. All supplies will be included except for bathing suitsand towels on swim days. Before and after child care available when registering. Regis-tration begins March 23, 2010 at 8:00am, visit www.reddeer.ca/looknbook or call 403-309-8411 for more information.
At COUNTRY ACRE STABLES, we have FUN with HORSES!!
If your child LOVES HORSES and wants to learn more about HORSES, bring them tocome spend some quality 'HORSE time' with us! For 2010, we will again offer week longsummer DAY CAMPS, and 'HORSE DAZE' (daily "mini" horse camps). We are locatedbetween Bentley and Rimbey, on the west side of Gull Lake in Central Alberta, just ashort drive from Sylvan Lake and Red Deer.
At our camp, we provide each camper with their OWN HORSE for a week! All weeklong the campers have riding lessons, trail rides, and horseback games. Campers willlearn horse safety, grooming, and basic principles of horsemanship. We keep the groupssmall for individual attention.We have 160 acres of scenic wooded trails and open fields,a riding arena, and picnic facilities. Besides day camps, we also offer trail rides andriding lessons. Country Acre Stables is also a popular spot for birthday parties, wienerroasts and company barbecues. Come visit us, you'll be glad you did! YEE - HAH!!!
BUSINESS CAMP
14th Annual Alberta Youth Entrepreneurship CampLearn more @ www.ayec.caDate Aug 15-21, 2010 Where: Eagles Nest Ranch, Cypress Hills, AB (Near Medicine Hat)For youth Age 13-15 Learn to start and run your own business. Rec. activities including:
•Zipline,•Wall-climbing, •Paintball•Burma bridge & More!$550 Value FreeContact Community Futures for info: [email protected] Ave. Red Deer, AB T4N 3X1 Phone 403-342-2055
FLIPPING YOUR WAY THROUGH SUMMER WITH
EXELTA GYMNASTICS CLUB
There is no better way to spend your summer than with us and our friendly, positive andenergetic staff at Exelta Gymnastics Club. We are offering 8 weeks of Summer Camps forkids of all ages starting June 30th and finishing at the end of August. Our fun filled SummerCamps will be packed full of gymnastics as well as rock climbing, swimming, arts and crafts.Full Day campers will also get to participate in the Westerner Day Parade. It is an excitingway to spend your days, meet new friends, get exercise and roll through your summer inour giant playground. Come dressed up as a Superhero or a Pirate as all of our GymnasticCamps have themes to help to promote creativity and increase the fun. No gymnasticsexperience required.
For more information on classes available contact us at 342-4940 or visit us atwww.exelta.ca
CAMP HARMATTANWest of Olds, Albertawww.campharmattan.com
Camp Harmattan is an incredible place for your child to experience a high energyweek of fun and exciting activities. Returning campers will discover new adventures, asno summer is ever the same.
From the moment you arrive you will notice an enthusiastic team of trained staffmembers. Throughout the week your child will build new friendships and relationshipswith staff members that will be remembered for a lifetime.
Camp Harmattan is committed to offering a Christian environment that will help yourchild develop physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
A week of camp will be a life-changing experience that your child will never forget!
SafetySummer Camp
Week Long, Half-Day ProgramChildren enjoy both indoor and outdoors
activities during camp week, while learningabout a new safety topic each day.
Through the use of stories, games, and crafts,children are engaged in learning about:
Pedestrian Traffic Safety, Animal Bite Prevention,Water Safety, Children’s EmergencyPreparedness, Fire and Home Safety
2010 Summer Camp DatesJuly 12-16, July 26-30, August 9-13,
August 23-27Morning Camp: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Afternoon Camp: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Ages: 5-8 Cost: $50.00/child
Pre-registration is required and begins onMonday March 15th, 10:00 a.m. at Safety City.
For additional informationcontact the office at (403) 314-9914,
email [email protected] visit us online at www.safetycity.ca
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A Christian Camp owned and operated by the Presbyterian Church and located
on the northern shore of beautiful
Sylvan Lake.
•Camp for ALL ages• ARTS Camp• SKILLS Camp• Family Camp• Women’s Weekend• Spiritual growth• Fun, dedicated staff• Canoeing, swimming• Waterslide• Archery, volleyball• Wide games, hiking•Crafts, Campfi res
Box 9240, Sylvan Lake, AB
T4S 1S8(403) 887-5760
For the full summer camp schedule, more details on our programs or to register online, visit our website @
www.campkannawin.ca
Runs July through August Features weekly themes, fieldtrips,
swimming lessons, sports, special guests, crafts and more!
Open to children ages 5-10
For more information on Camp Curious please call
885-6247 or
visit www.blackfalds.com
Wilderness Camping in Real Tents!
www.camplittlered.com
An adventure is aheadfor you!◆ Ages 6 - 15
◆ Horse Riding
◆ Bible
◆ Skits
◆ Games
◆ Canoeing
◆ Survival
◆ Wall Climbing
◆ Swimming
◆ And much more!
Summer2010
Camp Little RedBox 334
Bowden, ABT0M 0K0
(403) [email protected]
Located 16 kmwest of
Bowden, ABnear Red
Lodge Park
Discover...Discover...
... & celebrate your natural best
Alberta’s only all girls camp since 1959
Leaders in Training (ages 14 & up) July 3 - 6Mom & Kids July 18 - 23, Aug. 8 - 12Junior Camp (ages 8 - 12) July 9 - 16Music & Art Camp (ages 8 - 15) July 25 - 31Family Camp Aug. 3 - 6Big & Little Sisters Aug. 13 - 15
For more info call: 780.430.4062
print registration forms onlinewww.campwohelo.com PIGEON LAKE, AB
Facility Rental Opportunities & Volunteer Opportunities available.
CAMPMASKEPETOON
• Geocaching• Outback• Crafts• Archery• Reflection• Drama• Games• Mud Pit• Campfires• And so Much More!!
Visit our Open House on May 8, 2010, 1-4 pmRent Camp Maskepetoon for your Special Event
For details ph: (780) 758-6915
On Pigeon Lake
Since 1956Over 250 acres of Lakeshore property
Exciting summer progamsfor 6-15 year olds
• Canoeing• Swimming
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C A M P S
Frontier Lodge - Nordegg, Alberta Ph: 403-721-2202 Fax: 403-721-2204
[email protected] / www.frontierlodge.ca
WILDERNESS CAMPS - U-13, JR & SR. HIGH
MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMPS - LEVEL I, II & III
ADVENTURE LEADERSHIP TRAINING FAMILY CAMP ALPINE PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND FAT TIRE MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL
And check out the Ascend 3-month Adventure Bible School for Young Adults
Visit www.frontierlodge.ca/Ascend.
2010 SUMMER CAMP GUIDECENTRE FOR OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Welcome to C.O.E. as we celebrate 14 years of Youth Adventure Programs. Why notjoin us this summer for the adventure of a lifetime? Parents can feel secure in theknowledge that our safety record is unsurpassed due to our highly trained, dedicated,energetic and motivated staff. They are here to provide your children with challenge,excitement and fun regardless of fitness. None of our activities require special skills,only energy, courage, and a spirit of adventure. What will they get in return... pride in allthat they accomplish, a renewed sense of themselves and a growing appreciation forthe world around them. They will meet other kids with the same interests and formlong lasting relationships with them. This is our commitment to you. Join us this sum-mer at C.O.E. where "Adventure truly does BEGIN!"
. . . discover BATES BAR J RANCH
Cochrane, Alberta Ph: (403) 637-2199 Website: www.batesbarj.com
Nestled in a secluded valley in the foothills of the Rockies, Bates Bar J Ranch is found atthe fork of the Little Red Deer River and the Grease Creek, about 64km northwest ofCalgary. Bates Bar J Ranch and children’s camp was founded in 1962 by Jack and BarbaraBates. Randy and Kathy Bates and children Russell and Kristina now run the ranch.Boys and girls participate in real ranch life featuring horseback riding and care of horses.
It is not unusual to see Paints and Quarter Horses grazing in the pastures and on thehills. Other activities include hikes, games, survival skills, crafts, dances, campfires, andswimming. A full time cook and kitchen staff serves tasty, home-style meals. Counselorstaff ratio is approximately 1 to 5 campers. Our aims are to promote appreciation of theoutdoors, wildlife, and animals in general, and develop new skills and friendships whilehaving fun.
CAMP WOHELO
CGIT Camp Wohelo is a residential Summer Camp and year round rental facility atPigeon Lake, Alberta. Camp Wohelo can accommodate up to 78 people in beds. In addi-tion there is room for several bed rolls in the lodge and leader's cabin.
For those enrolled in our Summer Camp programs there are several beach activitiesand swimming. There is a dress up "Tickle Trunk", crafts, canoes, paddle boats, outdoorgames, hiking, evening campfires/skits and singsongs, theme based meals such asbackwards lunch, utensil dinner, PJ breakfast, monk meal, twin meal...activities arebased on a theme that the staff create each year in June during their training.
Camp Wohelo is a non-denominational Christian camp but is not a bible camp. Wemodel Faith by example. We celebrate people from every walk of life - being togethermakes Camp Wohelo a wonderful place!
KASOTA EAST SPECIAL CAMPS
Kasota East Camp offers a great program that helps develop self worth and friend-ships. Come celebrate the best of the outdoors in a relaxed, non-denominational Chris-tian setting.
Our facilities include a scenic beach front and modern heated cabins for mates tobunk in under the close care of staff. Enjoy home cooked meals served in our large din-ing & crafts hall.
The mission of Kasota East Camp is to model a Christian lifestyle in an outdoor settingwithin a community that promotes outreach, spiritual awareness, personal growth, andharmonious living.
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At the same time, you get affordable protection against the high cost of unexpected illness, accidents, ambulance trips and medical conditions.
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If you’re without employer-sponsored health benefits, we’ve got an individual health and dental plan to meet your needs...and your budget.
If you’re age 65 or over, ask us about
our affordable Seniors Plus plans.
