PURPOSE OF THE COLLEGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The purposes of the Society are:
• To plan, develop, activate and promote community programs.
• To obtain and control finances to be used for these objectives.
• To encourage all citizens to assume their share of responsibility and to their share of responsibility and to participate in the support of community programs.
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College Heights Preschool
We have Moved!
Now at Kool Cats Kid Care located at 6989 Gladstone Drive.
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College Heights Preschool for children 3 to 5 years old
Internal Registration was held in early March. Registration is on-going with Limited Spaces available. $25.00 Non-refundable Registration Fee Required. These are 8 1/2 month programs. Classes are offered from late September to mid June. All classes are subject to change or cancellation, depending on enrollment. All instructors are Early Childhood Educators or Assistants, they have cleared Criminal Checks and have current First Aid. All classes are non-parent participating. For more information or to register, call Bonnie at 250-964-PLAY (7529) or email chpreschool@koolcatskidcare.ca.
3 – 5 YEAR OLDS
Child must be toilet-training and three (3) years old by December 31, 2020. We offer a fun, safe, inclusive environment. Our Early Childhood Educators instructors and assistants offer a balance of individual, small and large group activities where we address goals such as physical, social and emotional development. Children learn to interact with others, problem solve, and are safely guided through issues such as empathy, impulse control and aggression. Our semi-structured program includes teacher guided activities as well as child led activities. Registration is ongoing. Limit 16 children per class. We are offering two morning programs. These programs have 2 instructors.
1 DAY A WEEK
Friday 9:15 am – 11:45 am $70.00 per month
2 DAYS A WEEK
Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 am – 11:15 am $126.00 per month
4 YEAR OLDS ONLY
For children born in 2016, in their last year of preschool. These classes will be comprised of group activities, basic science activities, hands on arts & crafts, as well as pre-writing and reading activities to help prepare them for kindergarten. Registration is ongoing. Limit 16 children per class. We are offering morning and afternoon programs. These programs have 2 instructors.
2 DAYS A WEEK
Monday/Wednesday 9:15 am – 12:15 pm $168.00 per month
2 DAYS A WEEK
Tuesday/Thursday 11:45 am – 2:15 pm $140.00 per month
For more information or to register, call Bonnie at 250-964-PLAY (7529) or email chpreschool@koolcatskidcare.ca.
All programs are cancelled until further
notice due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Check back for future programming.
Stay Safe!
No upcoming planned events due to COVID-19
PAST EVENTS
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The Kids Good As New Sale
Saturday April 4, 2020
Cancelled
Ice Rinks 2019-2020
The CHCA maintains 5 ice rinks and needs help with ice maintenance at:
Southridge - Eton Tennis Courts - Malaspina Park - St. Mary's Park - College Heights Secondary
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAINTAIN THE RINKS!!
Please call Barry Langthorne (778) 983-1996 or John Francis (250) 617-0554
30th Annual Breakfast with Santa
(under 12 years with adult)
Sunday December 1st 10:00am
Columbus Community Centre (7201 St. Lawrence Ave.)
$10.00 each. Tickets must be purchased in advanced. Tickets on sale at Fall Registration Night Monday, September 23rd or call Andrea @ 250-552-9536 or
chca.santasbreakfast@gmail.com
The Kids Good As New Sale
Saturday October 19, 2019
10:00am – 2:00pm
Catholic Diocese Centre, 6500 Southridge Avenue
Quality “pre-owned” children’s items including:
Clothing sizes newborn to size 12, books, games, puzzles, toys, maternity clothes, and much more…
To register as a seller and for general information:
30th Annual Halloween Fireworks
Thursday October 31st 8:15pmC.H.C.A. Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
(Adult Volunteers)
Saturday, Nov. 2College Heights Community Association
Free Neighbourhood Picnic
Tuesday September 17, 2019
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Malaspina Park
Come celebrate our community! Join the College Heights Community Association for free food, music, games, and prizes. Bring chairs or a picnic blanket and your family, friends, and neighbours. Everyone is welcome.
The event is supported by Save On Foods and the City of Prince George.
2019 - 2020 AGM / Elections
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
7:30pm at Kool Cats Kid Care
Elected positions: Chair • Vice-Chair • Treasurer • Secretary • Executive Director
Nomination Committee Chair – Randy Petrovic
Here is your opportunity to become involved in College Heights Community Association. For more information on these positions or for details on how to nominate someone please contact Randy at (250) 963-7037.
Nominations will be taken in advance by calling Randy or off the floor at the Annual General Meeting on October 16, 2019. You must be a member to vote. Membership applications are available Kool Cats Kid Care. Complete the application and drop it off at Kool Cats Kid Care by 6:00pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 to be eligible to vote at the AGM.
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Volunteer for the CHCA
When you volunteer to lead a program you take that program for FREE and receive a $20 Voucher to apply toward any of the CHCA next session Programs. Volunteer leaders also receive a CHCA Volunteer T-shirt.
All leaders of youth programs must complete a RCMP criminal check.
Help Maintain the College Heights Ice Rinks. Call John: 250-617-0544 or Barry: 778-983-1996
College Heights Community Association Appreciation Dinner
was held on Saturday November 2nd, 2019 at Fortune Palace.
The following people were recognized for their years of service:
5 Years
10 Years
Lisa Parker, Teresea Todoruk
Leona Elliot, Greg Pocock, Randy Seabrook, Kerri Svendsen
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2019 - 2020 AGM / Elections
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
7:30pm at Kool Cats Kid Care
Elected positions: Chair • Vice-Chair • Treasurer • Secretary • Executive Director
Nomination Committee Chair – Randy Petrovic
Here is your opportunity to become involved in College Heights Community Association. For more information on these positions or for details on how to nominate someone please contact Randy at (250) 963-7037.
Nominations will be taken in advance by calling Randy or off the floor at the Annual General Meeting on October 16, 2019. You must be a member to vote. Membership applications are available Kool Cats Kid Care. Complete the application and drop it off at Kool Cats Kid Care by 6:00pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 to be eligible to vote at the AGM.
COLLEGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
Community Association meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month in January, October and June (Cancelled due to COVID-19) at Kool Cats Kid Care. The meetings start at 7:30 pm.
All College Heights residents are welcome and are encouraged to come. Become involved.
CURRENT DIRECTORS
Chairman - Lisa Parker
Vice Chair - Andrea Fraser
Secretary - Ashley Thandi
Treasurer - Lynn Monteith
Executive Director - Birthe Miller
Executive Director - Ed Shearer
COORDINATORS
COMMITTEES
Flyer - Kathleen Petrovic
Ice Rink - Barry Langthorne/John Francis
Registration- Lynn Monteith
PROGRAMS
Preschool & Columbus Centre, College Heights Secondary - Cheryl Vanderlinde
College Heights Elementary & Kin Centre - Judy Clark
Malaspina Elementary & Kool Cats Kid Care - Colette Gillespie
Southridge Elementary - Cheryl Vanderlinde
Polaris Montessori Elementary - Valerie Hopwood
SPECIAL EVENTS
Appreciation Dinner - June Berreth
Halloween Haunted Journey- Jennifer Slugoski
Fireworks - Lisa Parker
Breakfast with Santa - Andrea Fraser
Kids Good as New Sale - Lyndsay Spencer
LIAISONS
College Heights Elementary - Vacant
College Heights Secondary - Vacant
Malaspina Elementary - Andrea Fraser
Southridge Elementary - Vacant
Gladstone/Montessori – Vacant
Polaris Montessori Elementary - Vacant
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Cheryl Vanderlinde 250-964-2662
PRESCHOOL BUILDING 105 - 6500 Southridge Ave
ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
Jean Petrovic jean.chcaprograms@gmail.com
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The College Heights Community Association
and the hundreds of people we serve, benefit from the net proceeds of charitable gaming and funds raised through our affiliation with
Treasure Cove Bingo Hall
2003 Hwy 97 South, Prince George
PLAY BINGO!
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Ice Rinks 2019-2020
A big THANK YOU to the ice rink captains and their volunteers for maintaining the five ice rinks in College Heights this winter.
~ CHSS Courts ~ Malaspina Courts ~ Southridge Rink ~ St. Mary’s Park ~ Eton Tennis Courts ~
College Heights Community Association has joined Save On Foods
Gift Card Promotional for Non-Profit program.
Simply purchase a Save-On-Foods gift card at their customer service desk and mention you are supporting the College Heights Community Association and 4% of the gift card sale will be donated to us for our fundraising.
Thank you for your support!
The College Heights Community Association
would like to recognize and thank the following individuals for making the softball program a success:
Little Rookies Coordinator: Jarrod Kehl and Matt Handford
T-Ball Coordinator: April Tod
Softball Coordinator: Mara Lovell
All Coaches
Ball Field Coordinator: Larry Parker and Ken Wood
Haunted Halloween Journey Coordinator, Jennifer accepting PG Enhancement Grant from Prince George City Councillor Albert Koehler. These monies will be used to create new games and activities for this years Halloween Haunted Journey. Keep watching for more details through the summer.
CHCA 2018 Scholarship Receipients:
Kaitlyn Soupidis & Vienna Kelly
Congratulations!
Parents & High School Students:
COLLEGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
YOUTH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Did you know if you volunteer for the College Heights Community Association, you could be eligible for a $500 scholarship at graduation?
The College Heights Community Association awards a scholarship of $500 to a graduation student to further their education. You will need to volunteer a sufficient amount of hours at our various Special Events or help lead a youth program.
Our Special Events look forward to having youth volunteers to help with set up, helping with the event activities and for clean up at the end of the event. If you ae able to volunteer for only a short few hours, the Coordinators are happy to offer you opportunities to volunteer for the time you are able to commit.
Our programs are typically 1 hour classes and about 7-8 weeks in length. You would be volunteering with adult leaders and help teach children ages 4-12 years different sports or other skills.
SPECIAL EVENTS -
REGISTRATION NIGHT (FALL, WINTER AND SPRING). We always need help with setting up the tables, chairs and signs. This usually starts about 5 pm on Registration Nights and lasts about an hour. At the end of the event (8 pm) we need help to put the tables and chairs away again.
HALLOWEEN HAUNTED JOURNEY - setting up the halls and assisting with the different activities during the event and clean up at the end. If you can only provide a couple of hour, your time will be appreciated.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - Gift wrapping, setting up the hall for breakfast, face painting, elves and clean up. There are numerous jobs to assist the Coordinator.
PROGRAMS - We have various programs for children 4 - 12 years old. Floor Hockey, Floor Ball, Soccer indoor and outdoor, T-ball, softball, Mini Chefs, Kids Arts and Crafts and Lego Night. You would assist the leaders for these programs for the session. Most programs run for an hour.
If you are interested in volunteering for the College Heights Community Association, please contact Jean by email at jean.chcaprograms@gmail.com Your information will be forwarded to the Special Event Coordinator or Program Leader.
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION
The successful applicant must be an involved contributor to the College Heights Community Association. This award is provided so that young people will be encouraged to contribute to the community today and in the years ahead.
APPLICATION
Submit a letter outlining their volunteer time with the CHCA and other organizations, the schools they have attended, their educational goals and their references
AMOUNT $500.00
NUMBER OF AWARDS 1
ELIGIBILITY
· Volunteer service for College Heights Community Association
· Experience should clearly demonstrate responsibility and compassion toward others
· The recipient should be living in the College Heights area
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
· The award can be applied toward a university, college or trades program
· The award may be deferred up to two (2) years
· The selection will be made by the College Heights Community Association
· The College Heights Community Association may nominate a student volunteer
To claim this award the recipient must submit a copy of receipt for registration from a qualifying post-secondary institution to the College Heights Community Association, Box 2662, Prince George, BC V2N 4T5 or submit it by email to treasurer@collegeheightsca.org.
Revised February, 2018
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OPERATIONS MANAGER
Cheryl Vanderlinde (250) 964-2662
PRESCHOOL BUILDING 105 - 6500 Southridge Ave
ASSISTANT COORDINATOR & KOOL CATS KID CARE
Jean Petrovic jean.chcaprograms@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/CollegeHeightsCA/
CHCA Chairman
chair@collegeheightsca.org
CHCA Treasurer
treasurer@collegeheightsca.org
OUTDOOR YOUTH PROGRAMS
Lisa Parker (250) 964-1952
outdooryouthprograms@collegeheightsca.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
specialevents@collegeheightsca.org
Kids Good As New Sale Sellers
kgnssellers@collegeheightsca.org
Kids Good As New Sale Volunteers
kgnsvolunteers@collegeheightsca.org
Website
webmaster@collegeheightsca.org
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Conveniently located beside Polaris Elementary.
Kool Cats is a licensed childcare centre for school age children.
Hours of Operation Mon to Fri 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (except Stat Holidays)
To Register call Stacy at (250) 964-2668
Spaces limited!
koolcats@telus.net www.koolcatskidcare.ca
School Year Care
Before and after school care
Age appropriate environment and activities for your child
Personal pick up for kindi-children from the classroom
Transportation from the three College Heights schools
Open on non-instructional days
Open Christmas Break and Spring Break
Some part-time spaces available
Breakfast program
Summer Care
Come join the Fun and Games!
Field trips and other activities all summer!
Ideal to cover your regular care giver’s holidays
Child must have attended school in 2019-2020 or be entering Kindergarten in the Fall
Book for the days you require!
$40.00 non-refundable deposit due at time of registration.
Fees subject to change.
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North Central Seniors Association
College Heights 5401 Moriarty Cres. Prince George
(College Heights Baptist Church)
Visit www.ncsapg.bravehost.com
Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10:00am to Noon
Activities: Photo Club, Cards, Crafts, Book Club, Tai Chi
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