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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ONLINE REGISTRATION
Youth Fall Program Registration 7:00 - 9:00 pm Monday, September 21, 2020
Adult Fall Program Registration 7:00 - 9:00 pm Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Registration still ongoing for Youth and Adult Programs
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
First come first serve basis. NO EARLY REGISTRATIONS. **Remember to refresh your screen at 7:00pm when Registration starts to see the links to the Registration Forms.**
Programs may limit registration. All programs subject to changes. Low enrollment or no leaders will cause cancellation.
Child’s proof of age is required for some programs. Medical waivers MUST be signed by the participant or the parent/guardian of a minor participant when registering for the program.
E-Transfer payable to CHCA at payment@collegeheightsca.org for each program is required.
Click Youth Fall Program or Adult Fall Program Registration to the left to see what programs are available and registration dates and time.
USE OF FACILITY
The CHCA would like to thank the various people who make the facilities available for programs.
This help is vital to the CHCA and we ask you to respect the following rules when attending our programs:
- Registered participants only in the facility.
- Stay in the specified program area.
- Non-marking indoor shoes only.
- Leave all outdoor footwear at door.
- Be on time, as doors will be opened for a limited time.
- Participants and Parents/Guardians of Minors must follow the CHCA COVID Safety Procedures.
- Parents will be contacted to pick up unruly or ill children.
Registration will continue until a program is full.
Email Jean at jean.chcaprograms@gmail.com to be put on the wait lists for Babysitting and Home Alone.
Website updated September 21, 2020. Checkout our FACEBOOK page at https://www.facebook.com/CollegeHeightsCA/.
COLLEGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN
SEPTEMBER 2020
Facility
· Prior to arrival the building, furniture and equipment on the floor will be cleaned and sanitized by the daycare staff
Leaders/Volunteers
· All leaders and volunteers will check in through an app at least twelve hours prior to the start of the program class
o The app will require them to answer health questions and if any one answer is yes the leader/volunteer will not attend that program class
o The leader/volunteer will notify the program manager and the other program leaders if unable to attend
· The leader/volunteer is responsible for:
o All leaders/volunteers must provide their own masks and wear them while preforming entrance and departure procedures
o Arrive 20 minutes prior to the start of the program class
o Set out the physical distance markers for the entering the building and for workspaces in the building
o Set up sanitation station and cleaning supplies baskets at entrance to classroom
o Screen participants (ask health questions) and confirm contact information prior to participant entering the building
o Provide instructions to participants about physical distancing and cleaning and sanitizing the areas they use
o Monitor physical distancing requirements
o Clean and sanitize any areas that have been used by anyone that develops COVID 19, influenza or common cold symptoms during the class (the participant will be asked to leave the building as soon as possible)
o Organize departures to maintain physical distancing
o Clean and sanitize any areas that have been used (a checklist will be provided) after the program class
o The daycare staff will follow up with a building cleanup
Participants
Registration Process
· All participants or participant’s guardians have agreed to:
o Adhere to the COVID 19 safety procedures, have their temperature taken and answer health questions as they enter the program class
o Answer health questions and if the answer to any one question is yes the participant will not be able to attend that day
o The participant will leave the class if not adhering to the safety procedures or develops medical issues
o Parents/guardians must be easily reachable by phone and be prepared to pick up participant early
o Update contact information as needed
· Participants are asked to bring only essential equipment and clothing into the classroom and keep it in their individual workspace
· All participants are required to bring a facemask and wear it when required or requested
Pre-Entry and Entry into Building
Participants will:
· Line up at physical distance markers and wait to be called in – building will be open 15 minutes prior to the start of the class
· Answer health questions, have temperature taken and enter the building if successfully completing the health questions and temperature is no higher than 37.6 degrees C
· Use provided hand sanitizer after removing shoes and hanging coats in designated cubbies
· Go to designated workspace as directed by leader
· Follow directions provided by the leader about moving around the building
Training Procedures for Sports and Fitness Programs
· Lower intensity activities can be conducted utilizing the entire space if appropriate distance can be maintained between individuals
· No direct contact between participants should occur
· Shared equipment will be sanitized between users
End of Class Procedures
· Participants will sanitize individual workspace with provided supplies
· Participants will stagger exiting the building to allow for appropriate distancing
COLLEGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN - PARTICIPANTS
SEPTEMBER 2020
COVID directions with start time, staggered entrance, materials to bring, health questions information will be sent to participants or participant’s parent/guardian. Parent/guardians must sign in their child at the beginning of class and pick up child at end of class. Parent/guardians are not allowed in the building.
Registration Process
· All participants and/or participant’s guardians have agreed to:
o Adhere to the COVID 19 safety procedures, have their temperature taken and answer health questions as they enter the program class
o Answer the health questions at each program class and if any one answer is yes the participant will not be able to attend the class that day
o The participant will leave the class if not adhering to the safety procedures or develops medical issues
o Parent/guardians must be easily reachable by phone and be prepared to pick up participant early
o Update contact information as needed
· Participants are asked to bring only essential equipment and clothing into the classroom and keep it in their individual workspace
· All participants are required to bring a facemask and wear it when required or requested
Pre-Entry and Entry into Building
Participants will:
· Line up at physical distance markers and wait to be called in – building will be open 15 minutes prior to the start of the class
· Including parents/guardians, will wear face masks when signing in
· Confirm contact information (parents/guardians must sign for minors, be easily reachable by phone and be prepared to pick up participant early if required)
· Answer health questions and if the answer to any one answer is yes the participant will not be able to attend that day
· Remove shoes and hang coats in designated cubbies
· Use provided hand sanitizer before entering the classroom
· Go to designated workspace as directed by leader
· Follow directions provided by the leader about moving around the building
Training Procedures for Sports and Fitness Programs (Yoga)
· Lower intensity activities can be conducted utilizing the entire space if appropriate distance can be maintained between individuals
· No direct contact between participants should occur
· No shared equipment should be utilized without sanitizing between users
End of Class Procedures
· Participants will sanitize individual workspace with provided supplies
· Participants will stagger exiting the building to allow for appropriate distancing
· For minors, parents/guardians wait outside on the physical distance markers, leader will connect minor with parent/guardian
COLLEGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN - HEALTH QUESTIONS
SEPTEMBER, 2020
If you answer yes to any of these questions you cannot attend today.
1. Have you or your child returned from out of country within the last 14 days prior to today?
2. Have you travelled to any COVID-19 hotspots within the last 14 days prior to today?
3. Do you or your child have any COVID-19, influenza or common cold symptoms?
4. Are you or your child suppose to be self-isolating now?
5. Is your temperature (as taken by leader/volunteer) over 37.6 degrees C?
ONLINE REGISTRATION
7:00 - 9:00 pm September 22, 2020.
Hatha Flow Yoga
16 Years & up. Hatha Flow Yoga consists of classic yoga postures linked together with breath and flowing sequences. You will practice a range of postures from standing, kneeling and seated to balancing, all with emphasis on breath. All levels welcome & no experience necessary.
Limit 14. No drop-ins
Thursdays 7:30 – 8:45 pm Oct. 1 – Nov.19 (no class Oct.22)
Kool Cats Kid Care
Fees: $65.00
Quilting
19 Years & up. Bring your projects to finish off. Must have your own sewing machine.
Mondays 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sept. 28 – Nov. 30
Fees: $40.00
Email Jean at jean.chcaprograms@gmail.com for more information.
Scrapbooking
16 Years & up. An opportunity to finish off your projects and share ideas and have a night out.
Tuesdays 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sept. 29 – Dec. 1
Kool Cats Kid Care
Fees: $40.00
ONLINE REGISTRATION
7:00 - 9:00 pm September 21, 2020
Home Alone - Wait List
10 Years & up by December 31, 2020. Teaches safety when home alone. Contains Basic First Aid and Fire Safety Component. Limit 12.
Date TBA
Kool Cats Kid Care
Fees: $40.00
~ If not able to attend please email Jean at jean.chcaprograms@gmail.com at least 48 hours before day of class to reschedule. Additional classes will be offered if numbers warrant it.
Red Cross Babysitting - Wait List
11 years & up. This Red Cross course prepares boys and girls to become responsible babysitters. Learn how to care for babies, preschoolers, and school age children. Contains Basic First Aid and Fire Safety Component. All participants must be 11 years of age by the end of the program.
Limit 12.
Date TBA
Kool Cats Kid Care
Fees: $65.00
~ If not able to attend please email Jean at jean.chcaprograms@gmail.com at least 48 hours before day of class to reschedule. Additional classes will be offered if numbers warrant it.
Register HereRegister HereKids Crafts - Wait List
7-12 years. Come make some Christmas decorations and gifts.
Limit 10
Date TBA
Kool Cats Kid Care
Fees: $30.00
~ If not able to attend please email Jean at jean.chcaprograms@gmail.com at least 48 hours before day of class to reschedule.
2020 - 2021 AGM / Elections
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
7:30pm at Kool Cats Kid Care or by Zoom
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 14, 2020. You must be a member to vote. Membership applications are available online. Complete the application by 6:00pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 to be eligible to vote at the AGM. Zoom meeting information will be sent to members.
COLLEGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
Community Association meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month in January, October and June in-person at Kool Cats Kid Care with social distancing or by Zoom due to COVID-19. 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 manager@collegeheightsca.org
Office located at Kool Cats Kid Care 6989 Gladstone Drive
ASSISTANT COORDINATOR & KOOL CATS KID CARE
Jean Petrovic jean.chcaprograms@gmail.com
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College Heights Community Association
Box 2662
Prince George, B.C.
V2N 4T5
250-964-2662
Ice Rinks 2020-2021
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
No special events for remainder of 2020 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.
We need your help!!!
The College Heights Community Association maintains five (5) ice rinks and needs your help with the ice maintenance. The rinks are located at Eton Tennis Courts, College Heights Secondary Tennis Courts, St. Mary’s Park, Southridge/Home Depot Park and Malaspina Elementary Tennis Courts. If you can assist at any of the rinks, please call Barry Langthorne 778-983-1996 or John Francis 250-617-0544.
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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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!
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
Office located at Kool Cats Kid Care 6989 Gladstone Drive
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
College Heights Preschool
We have Moved!
Now at Kool Cats Kid Care located at 6989 Gladstone Drive.
College Heights Preschool for children 3 to 5 years old
For more information email chpreschool@koolcatskidcare.ca or call 250-964-PLAY (7529).
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