Education

This page provides connections to or information about the various levels of education available in Camrose, from kindergarten to post-secondary university.

Kindergarten/Preschool/Daycare
Elementary Grade School
High School
Battle River Online
Catholic Schools
Bible Schools and Colleges
University/College
Adult Education

Kindergarten/Preschool/Daycare

Services: Child care for children birth to school age in Daycare. Birth through 12 yrs are cared for through the family day home project. Special needs children are accomodated and receive the attention of an aide. The Early Childhood Services (ECS) program operates Sept. through May. Please call the above number for further details.
*Non-profit, registered charity.

Services: This program is funded by Camrose and District Support Services. Located at Hay Lakes Recreation Centre, the Playschool Society runs a program for 3 and 4 year olds.
*Non-profit.

PALS Preschool
5013 - 46 Street, Camrose, AB, T4V 4E7
Mailing Address: 6211 - 48 Avenue, Camrose, AB, T4V 0K4 Phone: 672-4052 or BRSD: 679-5005
Contact: Lee Ann Ashby-Girard @ 672-4718, ext. 5026
Hours: 8:45 - 11:30 a.m.; 12:45 - 3:30 p.m.
Services:

PALs preschool provides children of all abilities the opportunity to participate in small group learning and play. The program offers a high ratio of support staff to students and has the benefit of in house programming from a speech language pathologist, a speech language assistant, an occupational therapist, and a physical therapist. Family oriented programming is provided to students with specific communication, fine and gross motor needs each Monday. Each student follows an individualized program that takes place between Tuesday and Friday.

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Elementary and Junior High Schools

Battle River School Division #31 5402 - 48A Avenue, Camrose, AB, T4V 0L3 Phone: 672-6131 Fax: 672-6137 Web: www.brsd.ab.ca Contact: Dr. Larry Payne, Superintendent Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Summer hours 8:15 a.m. to noon; 1:00 to 4:15 p.m. - July 3 to August 17, 2007) Services: Operates 38 schools in the City of Camrose, Camrose County, Beaver County and Flagstaff County. A full range of programs are available.

• Battle River Online
• Camrose Composite High School (10-12)
• Charlie Killam (7-9)
• Chester Ronning (K-6)
• École Sifton School (K-6)
• Home Education
• Jack Stuart (K-6)
• Learning Together Program
• PACE Outreach
• Sparling(K-6)

• Bashaw (1-12)
• Bawlf (K-12)
• Camrose Colony (1-9)
• Edberg (1-8)
• Hay Lakes (1-12)
• New Norway (1-12)
• Rosalind (1-9)
• Round Hill (1-9)

High School

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Battle River Online

Battle River Online Grades Served: 7-12 6211 48 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0K4 Phone: (780) 679-5005 Fax: (780) 679-5013 Email: Website: www.brsd.ab.ca/schools/brol.htm Top of this page/Index

Catholic Schools

Special Education services are offered at each school on an as need basis and as further determined by the Director of Student Services. All student referrals are processed through the District office in Sherwood Park.

Our Lady of Mount Pleasant Jr./Sr. Catholic High School Grade 7 to Grade 12 Programs 39 Mount Pleasant Drive, Camrose, T4V 2M3 Phone: 672-2975 Fax: 672-4747 Email: Contact: Pat Olafson, Principal

St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School Kindergarten to grade six 4816-53 Avenue, Camrose, T4V 0Y2 Phone: 672-2177 Fax: 672-1818 Website: www.stpatscamrose.com Email: Contact: Joe Kucy, Principal Hours: Classes begin at 8:48 and end at 3:23 Comments: The school is Kindergarten to Grade 6.

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Bible Schools and Colleges

Services: The Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute is a Discipleship Training Centre, Post-secondary level education, sound biblical teaching, Christian community life, stretching outdoor experiences, varied ministry opportunities, Lutheran theology courses, relevant contemporary Christian studies, training for professional lay church work, a committed faculty of Lutheran background.

Study Programs: Certificate in Biblical Studies and Christian Discipleship (1-yr); Diploma in Christian Leadership (2-yrs); Bachelor of Theological Studies (3-yrs); Applied Bachelor of Christian Service (4-yrs, Professional Degree).

Services: Interdenominational Christian education, from kindergarten to Grade 12 using a regular Alberta education curriculum from a Christian perspective.
*Registered charity.

Gardner College, A Centre for Christian Studies
4707 56 Street, Camrose, AB, T4V 2C4
Phone: 672-0171
Fax: 672-2465
Website: www.gardnercollege.org
Email:
Contact: Donnalyn Froese - President
Hours: August 15 to May 10 - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays.
May 10 to August 15 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays.

Established 1933 (Formerly Alberta Bible Institute and Gardner Bible College)

Services: Gardner college is a post-secondary educational institution of the Church of God (Anderson, IN) in Canada. Emphasis is on training persons for vocational options both within the church and in the larger community. Programs include certificates, diplomas, and degrees, in Child and Youth Work, Early Childhood Education (Licenses with Alberta Private Vocational Schools) , and theology.

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University/College

Founded in 1910, Augustana became the newest campus and faculty of the University of Alberta on July 1, 2004. Historically a university of the Lutheran church (ELCIC), the Augustana Faculty is committed to providing students with a high-quality undergraduate education through small classes, personal attention from professors, a challenging, innovative curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, and a range of campus-life programs.

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Adult Education

Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry
Advanced Education and Career Development
3rd Floor, 6708 - 48 Avenue, Gemini Centre, Camrose T4V 4S3
Phone: 608-2525; Toll Free: 310-0000
Fax: 608-4075
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Closed 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Contacts: Stan Skotniczny

Services: Career planning resources and individual career and employment counselling. Labour Market Information Centre with lending library. Work search resources including materials on resume writing & interviewing, and local & national job listings. Access to internet, use of computer, fax & local phone for employment & career research. Applications & advice on student loans & grants and post-secondary calendars. Apprenticeship information supported by a visiting consultant. Resources for entrepreneurs & employers. Applications for Income Support program, Assured Income for Severely Handicapped (AISH), Child Support Services & Disability Related Employment Services (DRES). Information on employment standards & workplace health & safety.

Services: One to one tutoring for adults who need or want to improve their reading, writing, spelling and math skills including adults who are speaking English as a second language.
*Non-profit.

Services: Training courses in four main areas: employment-related training, agriculture related training, computer/technology training and personal interest/leisure courses. Classrooms are equipped with basic audio-visual aids. A heated shop area and satellite delivery system are also available. This system is a joint venture of the CRE and the University of Alberta.
*Non-profit

Services: Online Course Calendar for learning events for all ages at www.camroselearning.com/calendar.php. The council coordinates non-credit and informal learning courses for adults and operates the Camrose Family Literacy Project and the Camrose Read and Write Program.

*Non-profit.

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