Early Childhood & Youth Programs

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE FOOTHILLS (CNP)

The aim of the Boys & Girls Club is to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities to overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. 

This is an after-school program that offers different activities during the week and on scheduled school closures.

e: cnpclub@bgcfoothills.com
fb: bcgfcanada
http://bgcfoothills.com/crowsnestpass-programs.php

BRIGHTER FUTURES

Brighter Futures is a combination of free activities and services that provide personal support, and play & learning opportunities for parents with children ages 0 - 6. Please visit their Facebook page for hours of operation.
Brighter Futures offers many drop-in seasonal programs to help families learn and develop together including Little Picassos, Little Chefs, Little Builders, and many others. Brighter Futures also offers sessions where parents can focus on the different challenges of parenting the 0-6 age group.

Watch for these year-round programs:
Laugh & Learn Together Thursdays from 1:00pm - 2:30pm. For parents with children ages 0-18 months, Laugh & Learn provides a place for parents to enjoy some socialization with other parents while watching their little ones grow and explore in a safe and social environment.

Mother Mental Health on the first Tuesday of each month in partnership with Alberta Health Services, CNP Adult Education, and Family and Community Support Services. Providing a safe place for mothers to discuss the topics important to them guided by two facilitators. Free child minding is provided.

MDM Community Centre
2802 - 222 Street, Bellevue
Contact Tina Smith or Teri Harrison
ph: 403-562-8020
e: brighterfuturescnp@icloud.com
fb: Brighter Futures Project
w: brighterfuturesproject.com

CNP 40 - YOUTH

Youth Events and Drop in Programs.  The 40 Developmental Assets are described as building blocks for life; positive experiences and personal qualities that young people need to grow up healthy, caring, and responsible.
Watch for CNP’s Amazing Teen Race Saturday, September 15!

ASSET #7
Children & Youth perceive that adults in the community value them!

ph: 403-563-8852
e: cnp40da@gmail.com
w: cnp40.com
fb: CNP40Youth

CROWSNEST FOREST KIDS

Crowsnest Forest Kids provides regular forest playtime, as well as inspiration and challenging outdoor learning opportunities to children of all ages. Program facilitated by certified Forest School Practitioner.

Wednesdays
10:00am - 12:00pm

Meet at Miner’s Path Trailhead unless otherwise posted on Facebook Page.
Contact Corrie at 403-582-2002
fb: Crowsnest Forest Kids

CROWSNEST PASS INDOOR PLAYGROUND

A free, interactive, indoor play space for children ages 0 - 6 and their families.
Open September - June
Monday - Friday
9:30am - 11:30am
Visit our Facebook page for summer hours

MDM Community Centre
2802 - 222 Street, Bellevue
ph: 403-562-2360
fb: CNPIDP

CROWSNEST PASS LITERACY FOUNDATION

Peer Tutor Program

The tutor program provides weekly reading support to struggling Grade 1-6 students by recruiting and training volunteer tutors ages 12 years to adult.

In Home Visit Program

The In Home Visit Program and the Pre-K In Home Visit Program provide families with free weekly in-home literacy support.

Books for Babies

Books for Babies provides families who have a newborn baby with a free reading kit to encourage parents to read to their children.

Interested in more information or becoming a volunteer?
Contact Marcy Purcha
ph: 403-562-8816
e: literacyfoundationhas@gmail.com

GEOCACHING

Interested in learning about Geocaching or local Geocachers wanting to form a local club?  Geocaching is the fun activity of find “treasures” hidden by other people found with a handheld GPS and coordinates.

e: crowcachers@shaw.ca
https://www.geocaching.com/play

1ST CROWSNEST PASS GUIDES (GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA)

Girl Greatness Starts Here! Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada enables girls to be confident, resourceful and courageous, and to make a difference in the world. This organization of choice for girls and women, makes a positive difference in the life of every girl and woman who experiences Guiding so she can contribute responsibly to her communities.

Contact
www.girlguides.ca
ph: 1-800-566-8111

KIDS KOLLEGE NURSERY SCHOOL

Kids Kollege Nursery School is a play-based, licensed community preschool offering an early learning program for children ages 3-5. 

Classes run Monday - Friday | 9:00am - 1:00pm
2, 3, or 5 day programs available based on spring registration numbers.

MDM Community Centre
#4, 2802 - 222 Street, Bellevue
ph: 403-562-2624
e:  kidskollegecnp@gmail.com
fb: kidskollegepreschoolcnp
www.kidskollege.ca

KIDSPORT - CROWSNEST PASS BRANCH

Providing registration funds for kids facing financial barriers to participate in organized sport.

Box 196
Blairmore, AB, T0K 0E0

Kean Mitchell
ph: 403-563-6884
e: kean.mitchell@shaw.ca

Marty Neumeier
ph: 825-594-2030
e: marty.neumeier@gmail.com

www.kidsport.ca

859 CROWSNEST/PINCHER CREEK ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS

Training focuses on citizenship, leadership, fitness, and aviation. Van service is available from the Pincher Creek Legion. No registration fees, a uniform is provided free of charge.

Youth ages 12 - 18
Mondays
6:30pm - 9:15pm

Elks Hall
2025 - 129 Street, Blairmore

Contact Dan Desrosiers
e: 859air@cadets.gc.ca
fb: 859 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets