November 1, 2022
Our plan to opt in to the program for 2023.
We want to share with our currently enrolled families and all families joining BGC St. Alban’s Preschool this fall, important information regarding the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Program System (“CWELCC”).
Since the announcement was made this spring that Ontario was to be included into the CWELCC System, we have spent time collecting and reviewing all available information with the BGC St. Alban’s Board of Directors.
We would like to inform you that we will be applying for enrolment into the CWELCC System for 2023, though we will have to make some changes to some of our policies upon our acceptance into the program (ie. The Vacation Policy will be rescinded).
Although we still do have many unanswered questions, we would like to also take 2023 to give families the fee respite as we continue to review the benefits and impacts of CWELCC on our financial viability, retention of quality child care staff, and our outstanding program quality that we and our community have built over the last 30 + years. We will opt out of the program if we conclude that the CWELCC negatively impacts our program.
We elected to opt out of 2022, because there were many uncertainties and we were not confident enough to make an informed decision before the required date, even with the extension. For example, information about 2022 CWEECC will be available in early November after the extended November 1st deadline.
Once our application has been reviewed and hopefully approved soon after, information about next steps will be communicated to us and we, in turn, will share it with you later this year. With the very recent pushback of the application deadline, it is unclear as to when we will hear back about the status of our application.
We realize that this has been top-of-mind for many, especially for families with young children already enrolled or joining our Centre in the new year. Thank you for your patience while awaiting updates about BGC St. Alban’s decision regarding our enrolment into CWELCC. As you are aware, this new system prompted many questions, our attendance of several webinar/information sessions, discussions with our community partners and a thorough review of information, as it flowed to us through all levels of government linked to CWELCC.
The federal government’s funding envelope (CWELCC) will support Centres across Canada refunding eligible families, dollar for dollar. We expect for this funding to continue in 2023. Changes to our fees and invoicing will be issued to BGC St. Alban’s Preschool’s eligible families once the funding is secured and in accordance CWELCC guidelines. A date cannot be confirmed at this time, though we expect to begin on January 2nd 2023 (future program fees).
The Board of Directors and Executive Director, Chris Foster recognizes that the rollout of CWELCC is fluid and anticipates additional information and changes in the near future. Collection and review of information as it becomes available in the coming months will continue, as it is imperative to understand implications of BGC St. Alban’s Preschools enrolment in CWELCC past December 31, 2023.
Once again thank you for your patience and understanding over the last few months, as we carefully analyzed and discussed the CWELCC System and application process.
If you have any questions regarding our application process, please contact us and we will endeavour to answer them to the best of our ability.
Chris Foster
Executive Director
chris@stalbansclub.ca
Karen Grant
Preschool Manager
karen@stalbansclub.ca
Registration for Spring Swimming programs opens at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 1. Programs: Swim Lessons Lane Swim Aquafit with Kelly Ziger Spring session begins the week of April 13 and ends the day of Monday, June 15. Spaces are limited so register quickly!
We're thrilled to announce that the Jr. NBA program is now offered at BGC St. Alban's Club! To learn more, visit our web page . Registration is open ! Details Ages 6-12 Saturdays 10:30 a.m. - noon Main clubhouse Start date: Feb 28, 2026 Duration: 8 weeks Cost: $120 Uniform and equipment provided. Open to the public
Relax and de-stress every Tuesday evening with our drop-in Yoga class! Adults (18+) Every Tuesday beginning March 3 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. BGC St. Alban’s Club Dance Studio Free for members! To register, email anna@stalbansclub.ca . Class dates: March 3 March 10 March 24 March 31 April 7 April 14 April 21 April 28 Note: there is no class on March 17 for March Break.
BGC St. Alban's Club offers a range of summer camp for kids and youth of all ages and interests. For children ages 4-12: Variety Camps: A little bit of everything to ensure a fun-filled summer. Sports Camps: Hone your athletic skills and build teamwork in a range of sports. Junior Mad Science Camp: Experiment, explore, and discover the fascinating world of science. Dynamic Dance Camp: Move, perform and shine in this fun, energetic creative movement camp. Photography Camp: Capture the world through the lens of a camera. LEGO Robotics Camp: Combine the fun of LEGO with the excitement of robotics. Art Attack Camp: Unleash your inner artist and create masterpieces in a variety of mediums. Jr. Beat Lab (Music): Create your own music and discover the world of sound. Musical Theatre Camp: Take the stage and develop your acting, singing, and dancing skills. Gaming Camp: Explore, design, and create games across board, digital, escape room, and virtual reality platforms. And for youth ages 12-16: Leadership in Training: Our Leader in Training (LIT) camp is a fun, one-week program designed to help teens build confidence and develop essential skills as they prepare for their first work experience. Outdoor Leadership: Experience the ultimate summer adventure with our two-week immersive youth camp. Gaming: In this unique one-week program, youth will get the opportunity to explore, play design and create games in a variety of mediums. To learn more and register, visit https://app.amilia.com/store/en/stalbansbgc/api/Program/List .
In 1979, Toronto became the first municipality in Canada to proclaim Black History Month! Check out the city's 2026 events and exhibits showcasing the enormous contributions of the Black culture and community: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/black-history-month/
BGC St. Alban's Club is offering a variety of camps for kids and youth this summer. Full program information will be posted on Thursday, January 19 at 10 a.m., with registration opening on Wednesday, February 4 at 10 a.m. Stay tuned!
BGC St. Alban's Club offers a range of March Break programs for kids ages 4-14 Registration opens Friday, January 9 at 10 a.m. K-GRADE 6 Our full-day March Break Camp is available to kids in Kindergarten through Grade 6. Children will spend an exciting day engaging in a variety of activities such as energetic games, creative arts and crafts, as well as both indoor and outdoor entertainment. Kinder Camp (Ages 4 to 5) Variety Camp 1 (Ages 6 to 7) Variety Camp 2 (Ages 8 to 9) Variety Camp 3 Ages 10 to 12) Dance Camp (Ages 8 to 12) Art Attack Camp (Ages 6-12) Sports Camp – All-Star Edition (Ages 6-12) YOUTH Beat Lab (Ages 10 to 14) Campers will get a chance to work with one of our professional producers in a small group to create a song from start to finish, (including artwork and publishing online)! Participants will learn to work with digital music software Ableton Live as well as play instruments, sing and rap. No experience necessary. March Break Excursion (Ages 12 to 14) Our Youth March Break Excursion offers exciting daily outings around the city, led by our experienced youth team. Each day features a different local adventure, giving youth the chance to explore, try new activities, and connect with peers. Each activity can be booked individually so youth can pick and choose which days are suited to them. Please note that each outing will run based on sufficient registration numbers for that specific day.
All ages! No experience or partner necessary. The Scottish Country Dance Association of Toronto is holding a fundraising event for BGC St. Alban's Club on Saturday, January 17 between 2 and 4 p.m. Child: 5$ Adult: 10$ Family (4 ppl): $20 Main clubhouse 843 Palmerston Ave. Bring indoor shoes and a water bottle! All proceeds go to supporting BGC St. Alban's Club
Keep your kids active and happy over the holidays! BGC St. Alban's is hosting a day camp for kids ages 4-12 in late December and early January. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates. Monday, December 22 Monday, December 29 Tuesday, December 30 Monday, January 2 Spaces are limited so register today!
As little as $5 makes a BIG difference! Every cent donated goes to supporting kids and families across Toronto. Monthly donations allow us to provide even more programs and services like after school programs, childcare, summer camps, youth job training, adult literacy and so much more. Donors can choose how they'd like their support to be used. For more information, visit our fundraising page or contact us at info@stalbansclub.ca .
