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Contents
4 School’s e-news
5 Active Student Prize Pack
6 Active Schools Challenge
7 Millennium Place School Visits
8 Swim@school
10 Outdoor Education,
Retreats, Team Building and
Summer School Opportunities
12 NEW! All season fun at The Broadmoor
13 Gallery@501 Art Education Programs
14 Pottery Programs
15 Performing Arts
16 History and Heritage
17 Mayor’s School Walk/Run
18 Arbor Day
19 Pitch-In
20 Reduce your Footprint Programs
21 Emergency Services at School
22 RCMP at School
23 School Garden Program
24 Physical Literacy
25 Family and Community Services
26 Everybody Gets to Play
Recreation Access Program
27 Community Partners
CanSkate@School
Curling Programs
strathcona.ca/activeschools
School’s e-news
Jennifer Wilson
Active Schools Challenge
jennifer.wilson@strathcona.ca
Mayor’s School Walk / Run
Millennium Place School Visits
Booking Representative 2021-2022
780-416-7252 | mpbooking@strathcona.ca
Program
Swimming and Water Safety Program Team
Swim@school
780-464-8236 | swimming@strathcona.ca
Outdoor Education, Strathcona Wilderness Centre
Retreats, Team Building and
Summer School Opportunities
Programs and Bookings
780-922-3939 | swcinfo@strathcona.ca
Contacts
Broadmoor Public Golf Course
Golf Packages 780-467-7373 | bpgc1@strathcona.ca
thebroadmoor.ca
Gallery@501 Victoria Sanchez
Art Education Programs 780-410-8575 | victoria.sanchez@strathcona.ca
Smeltzer House Visual Arts Centre Ruta Nichol
Pottery Programs 780-464-2023 | ruta.nichol@strathcona.ca
Festival Place Susan Mullen
Performing Arts 780-410-8566 | susan.mullen@strathcona.ca
Lori Clapp
History and Heritage 780-416-6762 | lori.clapp@strathcona.ca
strathcona.ca/history
Cassandra Nicol
Arbor Day
780-400-2028 | cassandra.nicol@strathcona.ca
Pitch-In 780-467-2211 | recreation@strathcona.ca
Erin Wildeboer
Waste Education Programs Waste Diversion Program Liaison
erin.wildeboer@strathcona.ca
Chad Cook
Waste to Energy Program Community Energy System Senior Technologist
780-417-7116 | chad.cook@strathcona.ca
Strathcona County Utilities
Water Education Programs
watersaver@strathcona.ca
Community Safety Education
Emergency Services at School
780-464-8468 | safety.educators@strathcona.ca
Strathcona County RCMPMedia Relations
RCMP at School
780-467-7741
Transportation and Agriculture Services
School Garden Program 780-417-7100 | communitygarden@strathcona.ca
strathcona.ca/schoolgardens
780-410-8530 | recreation@strathcona.ca
Physical Literacy
strathcona.ca/physical-literacy
Mental Health in the School
Supports for finances Family and Community Services
and parenting 780-464-4044 | familyandcommunity@strathcona.ca
strathcona.ca/fcs
Everybody Gets to Play
Recreation Access Program
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School’s e-news
Teachers:
Looking for great ideas to inspire your class? Sign up today for the Strathcona
County School’s e-news and receive monthly notices with programs, events and
activities for you and your students.
Opportunities include:
• Booking fire and home safety presentations
• Waste in our World presentations
• Reciprocal use updates (where you can use County facilities for FREE.)
• Special events
• Contests
• Field trips to the Strathcona Wilderness Centre, Gallery@501,
Smeltzer House, Millennium Place, Ardrossan Recreation
Complex, and more.
Sign Up
Get the School’s e-news and learn more about Strathcona County’s Active
Schools at strathcona.ca/activeschools.
Jennifer Wilson
jennifer.wilson@strathcona.ca
Sign Up
Today!
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Active Schools Package
The Active Schools package is delivered to each school at
the beginning of the each school year and is designed to
last to the end of the school year.
We appreciate this opportunity to work with your school
and promote active living.
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Active Schools Challenge
March 7 to 18, 2022
r 1 , 0 00 Get your class active between March 7 to 18, 2022 for just 30 minutes a day and
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• Field trips to Millennium Place including busing and a healthy snack.
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• Free admission pass to Strathcona County’s recreation facilities for every
student that participates.
• A prize pack for each participating classroom.
Participating is as simple as...
1. Accept the challenge.
To register email jennifer.wilson@strathcona.ca before the deadline on
February 11, 2022.
2. Get active and track your progress.
Encourage your students to be active for an extra 30 minutes every day
from March 7 to 18. Track your progress by marking down the total number
minutes every day.
3. Submit your poster for a chance to win.
Enter your completed poster before Friday, March 25, 2022. Posters can be
scanned or photographed and emailed to jennifer.wilson@strathcona.ca
Jennifer Wilson
jennifer.wilson@strathcona.ca
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Millennium
Millennium Place School Visits Place
Millennium Place welcomes group and school visits. Floor hockey, gym sports,
swimming, skating, walking, running, fitness and more! A unique recreation
opportunity is waiting for your students. Whether it’s a structured lesson or a
drop-in activity, make recreation fun by trying something new. Millennium Place is
your one-stop location for fun activities and great food. Please contact Compass
Foods at 780-449-7133, if you are interested in catering for your class or group
function.
Some of the activities waiting for you:
• Soccer on the MacMillan Team or MaxWell Realty Field*
• Volleyball, basketball, badminton and floor hockey in the gymnasium
• Skating on the Leisure Ice
• Swimming in the lap pool and wave pool at The McKay Team Aquatics Centre
• Weight training in the Wellness Centre*
• The Pasta Pantry Fit for the Future program* (ages 10 to 13)
• Playground and climbing wall in the Edu-tainment Centre
(for children under 8 years of age)
• Youth lounge including air hockey, pool table, and more!
* Subject to availability.
Booking Representative
780-416-7252
mpbooking@strathcona.ca
For more information, visit
strathcona.ca/activeschools to view the
Millennium Pla
ce
Millennium Place group visits brochure.
strathcona.ca/mi
llenniumplace
780-416-7252
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Kinsmen
Leisure Centre
Swim@School
Emerald Hills
Leisure Centre
Flexible Solutions for Physical Education
The Swim@School program is designed to help students of every age and ability
stay physically active and safe in, on, and around the water. Programs are taught
by certified swimming and water safety instructors. Whatever your group size and
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interest, all programs are designed to maximize instructional time, student-to-
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instructor ratios, and provide an exceptional experience for you and your students.
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Kindergarten Programs
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The Red Cross Swim Preschool program encourages singing, splashing, playing,
r t i c i p a and learning while developing core physical literacy skills in our unique aquatic
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environment.
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las Elementary Programs
The Red Cross Swim Kids program is an excellent way to teach students valuable
life skills and it is designed to meet physical education curriculum requirements
through a variety of session formats.
Red Cross Swim Adapted
We are pleased to offer specialized programming for classes dedicated to
complex needs. We provide lower ratios and lower stimulus times to ensure your
students have the opportunity to experience the best swimming and water safety
program available.
Jr/Sr High Programs
Swim@School Sports is designed for Junior and Senior High School students and
has been built on the Canadian Sport for Life model. This program introduces
students to a variety of aquatic sports that will keep them engaged, active and
healthy for life. Some of the sports you can select include:
• Water Polo
• Stroke Improvement
• Diving
• Underwater Hockey
• Triathlon Swimming
• AquaZumba
• Lifesaving Sport and more!
Faculty Programs
Are you looking for a unique health and wellness opportunity for professional
development days? Book your staff for a fun, energetic program like underwater
hockey, inner tube water polo, or swimming skills and finish with a dip in the hot
tub or steam room.
In-school Field Trips
Interested in providing an in-school field trip on water safety, boat safety, or first-
aid? Book the Swimming and Water Safety team to come out to your school and
create a fun and memorable experience for your students.
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How can your class
participate in Program Ratios
Swim@School? Programs fall within the
recommended instructor-
1. Reserve Today to-student ratio as set
Daytime programs are available out by the Canadian Red
throughout the week at Emerald Cross. While ratios vary
Hills Leisure Centre and Kinsmen
from program to program,
Leisure Centre. Contact us for
all courses are designed to
availability or to be placed on the
waitlist for a future opportunity. maximize the instructional
time for your students.
2. Gather Registrations We can accommodate a
Once your reservation has been variety of group sizes in
confirmed, you will receive all of one or multiple timeslots,
the information you need to enroll
depending upon the facility,
each of your students. Simply follow
number of students, and
Did You Know?
the directions and complete the
registration forms. Once everything instructors available. We are pleased to
is ready, deliver the registration offer specialized
package to Emerald Hills Leisure programming for
Centre and we will take it from classes dedicated to
there.
complex needs. We
3. Attend Your Lessons provide lower ratios and
Sit back, relax and enjoy watching lower stimulus times to
your students! Once everyone is ensure your students
changed and on the pool deck, have the opportunity
students will be given a brief safety to experience the
presentation and then whisked best swimming and
away for their program experience.
water safety program
available. For more
information, please
Swimming & Water Safety Program Team
contact us and ask
780-464-8236
swimming@strathcona.ca to discuss school
opportunities for
adapted aquatics.
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Strathcona
Wilderness
Outdoor Education
Centre
School and Group Programs
The Strathcona Wilderness Centre welcomes school, community and home-
school groups to experience a wide variety of outdoor and environmental
education programs.
The Strathcona Wilderness Centre is located only 20 minutes east of Sherwood
Park in UNESCO’s Beaver Hills Biosphere Reserve. Programs are delivered
by highly qualified instructors who provide educational opportunities for both
students and faculty.
Amenities include a fully equipped lodge, bunkhouses, campsites, cookhouse
and over 12 kilometers of hiking and groomed cross country ski trails. You may
choose to come for a half day, full day, or multi-day programs. Modern and
comfortable, rustic and adventurous, we offer it all!
Our school programs have been designed to meet curriculum objectives in a
variety of subject areas. Teachers may choose from standardized programs, or a
custom program can be designed to meet your needs. All programs are active
and fun and are delivered from an experiential framework. Programs run year-
round, encouraging students to enjoy the outdoors in every season!
Call now to book your programs and overnight stays in our walk-in tent
campsites, bunkhouses or lodge.
Active Participation, Cooperation and Challenge
Curriculum Spring and Fall Winter
• Elementary Science • Interpretive hikes • Cross-country
and Social Studies • Pond studies skiing
• Peoples of the Land • Orienteering • Snowshoe
• Nature Detectives • Canoeing • Winter games
• Physical Education • Wilderness living
and Outdoor
Education
Outdoor Recreation
School and Group
Our programs and pricing are
Program Guide
STRATHCONA WILDE
RNESS CENTRE
outlined in the School & Group
Programs Guide, located online at
strathcona.ca/wildernesscentre
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CO
EE
10Strathcona
Retreats, Team Building and Wilderness
Summer School Opportunities Centre
Retreats
Situated far enough from the city that you feel the quiet of the wilderness, but The Strathcona
close enough to ease time and transport, the Strathcona Wilderness Centre Wilderness Centre
is ideally located to provide overnight field trips or team building retreats. Our
offers a variety of
modern pine lodge offers hostel-style accommodations for up to 41 people
programs for staff
and free wireless internet is available. Should your group prefer more rustic
accommodation, our bunkhouses, walk-in tent campsites, and cookhouses may development, student
be just what you are looking for! councils and team
building. Mix business
Team Building
with team building
Our team challenge programs are designed to meet your group’s particular activities and outdoor
needs. The programs offer team building initiatives, with well-designed
programs for a
introductions and debriefs to enhance group development and dynamics. The
memorable PD day or
programs are challenging and fun. Team building challenge programs are suitable
for staff development, student councils, sports teams and all student groups. overnight retreat. Our
lodge is also available
Summer School Opportunities
to rent.
Our summer school programs are designed to experientially meet curriculum
objectives, with day opportunities and week-long programs available. Our
qualified staff will coordinate with your teachers to meet curriculum objectives for
CALM, Physical Education, and specific CTS programs. The programs may be
custom designed to meet your needs.
Call the Strathcona Wilderness Centre and we can design a package for you!
Strathcona Wilderness Centre
Programs and Bookings
780-922-3939
swcinfo@strathcona.ca
11Broadmoor
Public Golf
All season fun at The Broadmoor
Course
School golf lessons and driving range
The Broadmoor Public Golf Course is committed to growing the game of golf
through our junior programs. We currently offer special rates for range time and
group lessons for schools.
Our current pricing for school groups is:
• One hour of range time. $10 per student, unlimited golf balls
• One hour with C.P.G.A Golf instructor: $15 per student, minimum 7 students,
unlimited range balls
Broadmoor Public Golf Course
780-467-7373
bpgc1@strathcona.ca
thebroadmoor.ca
Cross-country at The Broadmoor
Enjoy Cross-country skiing at the Broadmoor! Walking, tobogganing and
snowshoeing are also available on the golf course. Please note that ski or
snowshoe equipment rentals are not available at The Broadmoor.
Washrooms are available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, located on the exterior of the
Broadmoor Clubhouse. The course is open for winter activities 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. for
daily use.
Visit thebroadmoor.ca/xcskiing to check out the trail map!
780-467-2211
thebroadmoor.ca
12Strathcona
Visual Arts Education Programs County Art
Gallery@501
Explore, learn, and inspire through art!
Gallery@501 offers learning programs Outreach Programs
for schools that enable students and
teachers to explore exhibitions by Interested in bringing a Gallery@501
contemporary local, regional, and art experience into your classroom?
national artists through guided visits Book a gallery educator to lead an art
and studio art-making sessions. observation and interpretation activity,
followed by an art project to translate
Explore: Gallery@501 School learning into visual expression.
Programs provide students with an
opportunity to engage in guided Bus Subsidies
observation, discuss ideas and Gallery@501 offers bus subsidies
concepts related to the artwork on to Elk Island Public and Catholic
display, and create connections with School Divisions that come to us
their personal experiences. for a program. These subsidies are
Learn: Our educator-guided generously sponsored by the Festival
programs are complemented with Place Cultural Arts Foundation.
hands-on art studio projects that Contact us for more information.
further explore themes encountered
in exhibitions and teach about art
processes and materials. All guided
exhibition tours and art activities are
designed - and can be further tailored
Victoria Sanchez
- to enhance core competencies of
780-410-8575
the Alberta school curriculum K-12
victoria.sanchez@stathcona.ca
Inspire: Hands-on art projects are an
opportunity to inspire communication,
creative thinking and problem-
Teacher
solving in ways that are accessible to Testimonials
students of all abilities.
“This was really well
done! Our Gallery
Educator was able to
maintain the interest of
For more information, visit all students. She also
strathcona.ca/gallery501 to
ensured all students
learn more about programs
2020 had a chance to share
2 02 1 ED UC AT IO N
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their thoughts and were
Art Gallery@501
| The Clay Hut
| Smeltzer House
engaged. Fantastic
Visual Arts Centre
job!”
– Teacher, St. Luke
Catholic School
13Smeltzer
House Visual
Pottery Programs
Arts Centre
“Students learn Clay Hut
problem-solving,
planning, new skills, Ranked as one of the best pottery studios in the province, the Clay Hut has been
home to Strathcona County’s iconic pottery program since 1978. Our pottery
patience, sense of
programs are designed to offer a challenging and creative educational experience
accomplishment, and a
to your students. Freedom of expression and imaginative use of materials are
love of learning!” encouraged.
“The students get to We provide a unique experience that students wouldn’t normally get in school
see and do something - working in a real pottery studio setting at the Clay Hut. Located at Smeltzer
different that we House Visual Arts Centre, #1 Broadmoor Boulevard, Sherwood Park, Alberta, this
could not do in the idyllic, creative space is located upon three acres of beautiful outdoor park and
garden.
classroom.”
There are a variety of projects to choose including coil, pinch and slab pots, clay
Teacher feedback.
sculptures and plaques. Seasonal and special projects are available upon request.
Clay programs are offered for:
• Preschool – Kindergarten
• Grade 1 – 3
• Grade 3 – 6
For more information, visit strathcona.ca/smeltzer to learn more about programs
offered.
Ruta Nichol
780-464-2023
ruta.nichol@strathcona.ca
For more information, visit
strathcona.ca/smeltzer
to view the Visual Arts
Education Programs brochure. 2 0 2 0 ED UC AT IO N PR
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2 02 1
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VISUAL ART er House Visual
Arts Centre
| Smeltz
| The Clay Hut
Art Gallery@501
14Festival
Performing Arts Programs Place
Did you know? “Performing arts brings
your imagination a
nd
The performing arts foster inner joy and personal growth from the inside out.
Students learn skills to build self esteem, social and emotional development, creative spirit to life! By
communication and team work, all whilst having a blast! learning how to express
their creativity, students
Exploring dance, drama and music, inspires the sharing of stories, perspectives
improve their self esteem
and can transport your class into a world of imagination, joy and wonder. Classes
are designed for all experience levels. which can improve their
overall quality of life.”
Festival Place Theatre Tour
Get a behind the scenes tour of this vibrant performing arts facility, and learn “All the world’s a stage”
how performers, staff and stage crew bring countless productions and programs – Shakespeare’s As You
to life for our community. Students will finish their tour with creative drama or Like It – Act II, scene vii
movement games. Tour and games can be tailored to fit the group.
Performing Arts Workshop
The performing arts workshop is adaptable by age, skill and activity level.
Participants are guided to use their imagination and creativity to explore different
areas of performing arts in a hands on workshop.
Types of performing arts:
• drama
• dance
• musical theatre
• improv
• presentation skills
Susan Mullen
780-410-8566
susan.mullen@strathcona.ca
15Strathcona
County Museum
History and Heritage
& Archives Have you ever wondered...
• What do we know about Indigenous people’s history for this region?
• Why did early settlers move here?
• Why is our municipality both urban and rural--city and country?
• How did Strathcona County become the specialized municipality it is today?
Find the answers to these questions and more on Strathcona County’s website at
strathcona.ca/history. Watch the short video series called “The past where we
live”:
• A rich and plentiful country gives an interesting overview of this region’s
At Strathma history over the past 100-plus years. Time: 11 minutes
students see • A specialized municipality explores Strathcona County’s municipal
themselves history. Learn about its name, its boundaries and how it came to be a
as history specialized municipality. Time: 9 minutes
makers…
Exhibits and visible
labs become the
classroom during
facilitated curriculum-
Aerial of Ardrossa
based activities, giving
courtesy of Strath
learners a holistic
Museum and Arch
understanding of the
stories that shape
Strathcona County. Ardrossan, 1931
Students will engage Photo courtesy of
with hands on history Strathcona County
Museum and Archives
and see their world
through the eyes of a
museum. From the skies!
Getting a bird’s eye view of the countryside gives us a different perspective than
To learn how your we’re used to, especially when the photos were taken between 50 and 100 years
students (k-6) can ago! Check out Rural history from the skies—an online image gallery—to survey
enjoy the Strathma Strathcona County’s early rural landscape from a vantage rarely if ever seen by its
experience, visit residents back in the day. This selection of archival photos helps us imagine what
was here in yester-year. strathcona.ca/fromtheskies
strathma.ca/education
Lori Clapp
780-416-6762
lori.clapp@strathcona.ca
16Mayor’s School Walk/Run
May 18, 2022
Grade 4 Students
Celebrate healthy and active living, register your Grade 4 class today for the
annual Mayor’s School Walk/Run on May 18, 2022.
Your class will enjoy a morning or afternoon walk/run with other Grade 4 classes
from across Strathcona County, followed by a swim at Millennium Place.
Our wellpower team will set up the walk/run and provide you with:
• A fun warm up
• A healthy snack
• A swim at Millennium Place after the run
Depending on the number of classes registered, a second walk/run date may be
added on May 11, 2022.
Register today!
To register email jennifer.wilson@strathcona.ca by April 15, 2022
Jennifer Wilson
an: Photo jennifer.wilson@strathcona.ca
hcona County
hives
17Arbor Day
May 6, 2022
Calling all Grade 1 Teachers
Recreation, Parks and Culture is inviting all Grade 1 students in Strathcona County
to a fun, tree-focused event on May 6, 2022. Help instill the importance of trees
and caring for our environment at an early age. Each year Grade 1 students in
Strathcona County are presented with a seedling to help celebrate Arbor Day.
More information regarding the location for the event will be available in early
2022.
Cassandra Nicol
780-400-2028
cassandra.nicol@strathcona.ca
18Pitch-In
May 2022
Pitch-In and make a difference!
Our local Strathcona County Pitch-in campaign kicks off in May 2022. Your school
selects a date, and we supply the waste bags to help you clean up your school
yard and surrounding community. Challenge your students to be eco-Active!
Being eco-Active means your students will be role models in your community
who pitch-in and care about the environment.
Thank you to last year’s Pitch-In Program volunteers. Together they spent hours
collecting and filling bags of garbage.
Register your class and help make Strathcona County clean and green. For more
information and dates please visit strathcona.ca/pitchin.
780-467-2211
recreation@strathcona.ca
19Strathcona
County
Reduce your Footprint
Utilities Strathcona County believes that through education, current and future
generations will respect and conserve natural resources by making informed
choices. Choose from the following programs or work with a programmer to
develop one that will work well for your class.
Waste Programs Waste to Energy
Green Routine games Grades 2 to 12
Kindergarten to Grade 3 Take a tour of the Community Energy
Students learn about the importance Centre and learn how we turn
of keeping our planet clean by playing construction waste into power.
games and planting seeds.
Green Routine comes to class
Water Programs
Grades 4 to 12 Yellow Fish Road
Students learn about waste Learn how we can keep our stormwater
management and reduction through ponds and wetlands healthy.
hands on experience playing games
From wastewater to wetlands
Special and sorting their waste. This program
Discover the importance of conserving
can be tailored to any grade.
Events water and protecting wetlands with
Green Routine Gurus simple actions we can do in our homes,
Are you hosting We can turn your students into Green backyards, and parks. Learn where our
a special event at Routine Gurus! Complete with their water comes from, where it goes and
your school that you own badge and certificate, we help how wetlands play a large role in water
would like to make the students teach their peers about quality treatment.
the importance of the Green Routine
zero-waste? We can Global and local water use
at school.
help with everything Students learn about water availability
including hot lunch, Little Green Library around the world and in Strathcona
pancake breakfasts Borrow a bundle of books all about County. Activities encourage students
and volunteer taking care of the environment from to take water conservation actions in
our Little Green Library. Free to their own homes.
appreciation events.
borrow and three cases of books to
Contact the Waste Tapped Out
choose from.
Diversion Program Grades 8 to 12
Liaison at Beeswax wrap kits Students learn the journey water takes
Students can learn how to reduce from rivers to our taps. Activities
780-416-6784 to find
their plastic waste by making beeswax encourage students to re-evaluate their
out more.
wraps. These are a fun, reusable understanding of where water comes
alternative to things like foil and plastic from.
wrap. Kits are available free of charge.
Tour the Broadview Enviroservice
Station
Waste Programs
Get a behind the scenes look at how erin.wildeboer@strathcona.ca
household hazardous waste, electronics
Waste to Energy
and other materials are handled in chad.cook@strathcona.ca
Strathcona County. This program is free
Water Programs
and ideal for groups of 30.
watersaver@strathcona.ca
20Strathcona
Emergency Services at School
County
All Strathcona County Emergency Services in-school presentations are Emergency
temporarily suspended. Online presentations and activities will be available to
Services
teachers in October.
Presentations for students are best organized at the individual classroom level.
Educational materials will be provided to each participant.
Sparky Visits types of emergencies, potential
Kindergarten hazards in the home, and some brief
These classroom visits are scheduled first aid.
from September to October
with every kindergarten class in School Team vs Team
Strathcona County. Sparky and his Firefighter/Paramedic
friend from Emergency Services will Junior High only
teach kids basic fire prevention skills Does your school volleyball or
including stop, drop and roll and basketball team want to challenge
the importance of a meeting place. Team Firefighter/Paramedic
Emergency Services will connect to a lunchtime game? Email
with every elementary school and emergencyservices@strathcona.ca and
private kindergarten class in August/ request a Public Relations form, where
September to schedule a visit. you can indicate your requested date
and time. Emergency call dependent, a
9-1-1 team worthy of the challenge will stop
Grade 1 by for a game!
Students will learn when it is
appropriate to call 9-1-1 and what Emergency preparedness and home
questions the 9-1-1 operator will ask. -school safety presentation
We can tailor this program anywhere All Grades
from 15 to 45 minutes. Are you and your family prepared to
be self-sufficient for up to 72 hours?
Hazard house and home safety This presentation is aimed at teachers
presentation (perfect for a staff meeting) where
Grade 3 we will discuss what emergency
Students will learn about safety preparedness is and how you and your
hazards in the home, and how to family can get ready.
prevent them. We can tailor this
program anywhere from 30 minutes
to an hour.
At Home by Yourself
Community Safety Education
Grade 5
780-464-8468
There is no “right” time for your
safety.educators@strathcona.ca
child to be left alone in the home;
the child must feel comfortable
with the situation and feel ready for
the responsibility. The At Home by
Yourself program covers a variety of
topics including general safety, the
value of 9-1-1, dealing with different
21Royal Canadian
Mounted Police
RCMP at School
Safety Education Presentations
Police Pals
Grades pre K to 4
Students will learn about police officers and their role in the community. An
RCMP officer will touch on seasonal safety tips, police uniforms and equipment
including a police vehicle demonstration. Safety Bear has been known to tag
along for these informative sessions.
Read In Week
Grades pre K to 3
RCMP and a special seasonal guest will attend your classroom to read a story
that promotes student engagement. This allows students to meet a local RCMP
officer and share the joy of reading. This presentation takes approximately 30
minutes.
Safe Halloween
Grades pre K to 3
Students are reminded how to be safe on Halloween. Safety Bear and an RCMP
member will attend for a fun and interactive experience. We can tailor this
program anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes.
Sports Challenge
Have your school sports team play against the RCMP and Enforcement Services
members in a friendly and exciting sports game.
If you wish to have an RCMP member and Safety Bear attend your event, please
contact Community Policing. We would love to hear from you.
Strathcona County RCMP
Community Policing
780-467-7741
22Transportation
School Garden Program and Agriculture
Services
School gardens are a place where students can learn about growing and eating
healthy food. Through hands-on learning, teachers help students connect with the
plant life cycle, while learning about seeds, soil, sun, water, bugs and weeds.
Each participating school receives two raised garden beds, soil and seeds to
get started (with opportunity for expansion over time). In 2021, the program is
entering its eighth year with 24 schools participating, from elementary to high Did you know?
school.
Strathcona County has:
School gardens inspire creativity and wonder. Kindergartners learn that fresh-
• 16 community gardens
picked spinach is sweet and tasty and that good nutrition helps grow muscles,
like Popeye. High school students incorporate growing and harvesting vegetables • 24 school garden sites
and herbs into their culinary arts program. In the fall, harvest soups made with
• A pollinator garden
root vegetables are ways teachers and students celebrate growing food.
• 7 edible garden
Are you wondering how to start a school garden program at your school? Contact
planters
Transportation and Agriculture Services today for more information.
Learn more online at
strathcona.ca/urbanag
Transportation and Agriculture Services
780-417-7100
transportationandagriculture@strathcona.ca
strathcona.ca/schoolgardens
23PHYSICAL How can you help?
LITERACY 1 role model and
AND YOU 2
Let’s move together and support
our children to be active for life!
Physical literacy is the motivation, 3 every day
confidence, physical competence,
knowledge, and understanding to
value and take responsibility for
engagement in physical activities 4 Move together
for life.
MOTIVATION
+ CONFIDENCE
5 Explore
+ COMPETENCE
PHYSICAL new choices
+ KNOWLEDGE 6 meaningful
+ UNDERSTANDING
= ACTIVE FOR LIFE Children need someone to show them how
important movement is every day!
Source: International Physical Literacy Association’s definition from May 2014
780-410-8530 | recreation@strathcona.ca
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strathcona.ca/physical-literacyFamily and
Nourishing mental health and Community
healthy relationships Services
“Students who are healthy—not only physically, but also socially, intellectually,
spiritually, and emotionally—are more likely to do well in school. Mental health,
school success and life success are strongly linked” (Alberta Health Services Be
Kind to Yourself and Others Mental Health Kit).
For Students & For Schools
Families Teachers and school staff have the
unique opportunity to develop and
Youth Connect—Free
nurture the well-being and mental
Find out what’s happening in the
health of students. Mental health
community for youth! Check out the
topics such as resiliency, coping, and
program calendar to learn more.
embracing a growth mindset can
strathcona.ca/youthconnect be incorporated into existing lesson
plans to support a healthy school
Parenting Support environment and community. The
Parenting is a journey and we all need Mental Health Capacity Building team
help sometimes. A range of FREE is available to consult and explore
supports are available to parents and ways to enhance curriculum outcomes
caregivers including: by integrating social-emotional
learning and mental health promotion We listen.
- workshops to learn new skills
and address common parenting
strategies. We support.
challenges We connect.
- connection to information and Through the Solutions
resources to promote child/youth Navigation program,
development
individuals and families
Family and Community Services
- 1:1 parent led coaching to enhance 780-464-4044 can receive support
skills and family well-being familyandcommunity@strathcona.ca with parenting, housing,
financial or other life
strathcona.ca/familyresourcenetwork
challenges.
Counselling
strathcona.ca/navigation
Counselling is an opportunity to make
positive changes. We offer individual,
family, couples, youth sessions and
more for $0-$90.
strathcona.ca/counselling
25Family and
Community
Recreation Access Program
Services
The Recreation Access Program improves access to services for residents who
have a limited income. The program provides approved applicants with no cost
drop-in recreational opportunities and registered program opportunities at a
reduced fee.
Benefits
The Recreation Access Program offers:
• An monthly pass at no cost.
• All drop-in activities and services offered with the monthly pass which is valid
at: Millennium Place, Kinsmen Leisure Centre,
Glen Allan Recreation Complex, Strathcona Wilderness Centre, Ardrossan
Recreation Complex and Emerald Hills Leisure Centre.
• Registered program discounts.
To determine eligibility for the program contact Family and Community Services.
Family and Community Services
Solutions Navigation
780-464-4044
familyandcommunity@strathcona.ca
26Community partners
Many community organizations also offer curriculum based physical activity
programs for schools.
CanSkate@School
CanSkate@School is specifically designed for grades 1 to 3 and includes three
to five sessions delivered by Skate Canada professional coaches. The CanSkate
program is adaptable to school needs and also includes follow-up classroom
activities and support materials for teachers.
Sessions can be booked with no ice fee at Ardrossan Recreation Complex, Glen
Allan Recreation Complex, Moyer Recreation Centre, Sherwood Park Arena and
Strathcona Olympiette Centre.
Please note in order to reduce barriers to participation, students with equipment
needs may request skates and/or helmets for use during the program. All
participants will be required to wear a CSA approved helmet.
Sherwood Park Figure Skating Club
spfsclearntoskate@gmail.com
Curling Programs
Strathcona County has three curling clubs that offer programs to schools. Each
club offers unique, comprehensive learn-to-curl lessons for your students.
Ardrossan Curling Club
Ardrossan Recreation Complex
780-999-3003
Sherwood Park Curling Club
Glen Allan Recreation Complex
780-467-9412
admin@sherwoodparkcurling.com
Strathcona Curling Club
Strathcona Olympiette Centre
780-922-7181
info@strathconacurlingclub.ca
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Horizons and École Claudette-Et-Denis-Tardif have
a reciprocal use agreement with Strathcona County.
This is a handy resource to inspire activity for your
students. The Active Schools Teachers’ Reciprocal Use
Guide is delivered to your school administration at the
start of the school year or you can view it online at
strathcona.ca/activeschools
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