 Apr 11, 2011 At the Annual General Meeting on April 4, 2011, we made the big announcement that HSCA has been selected as a recipient of a KaBOOM! playground grant. KaBOOM! (www.kaboom.rog) is an US-based charity that works with communities to build playgrounds. Their model is both simple and revolutionary; they partner with organizations who want to help build playgrounds and then act as a point of contact for any group who need a playground but are short the $100,000 – $150,000 required to get started. KaBOOM! believes in harnessing the power of community to build their playgrounds. They state on their website that “the process of organizing a community-built playground is just as important as the playground itself; that a community group that has successfully built a new playground is more likely to take action on other issues affecting their community.” They also believe in expediency, which is why all KaBOOM! playgrounds are scheduled to be built by approximately 200 volunteers on a single day! Our day, by the way will be Saturday, June 18, 2011!
But before all that, we do have another day that we need all interested folk to attend. We will be hosting a “Design Day” on Wednesday, April 20th from 4pm till 8pm at the community centre (in the Social Hall). Our KaBOOM! Project Manager, Kenny, will be on hand to work with kids and parents to plan and to envision what the playground might look like. We really hope for a good turnout on Design Day as it will be the last big planning session before the actual Build Day on June 18th!
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Jan 19, 2011 Did you know that Sportball runs their popular programs for children at the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre?
Sportball offers non-competitive sports instruction for children 16 months – 12 years old. Kids are introduced to 8 popular sports: soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, golf & football. Using developmentally appropriate methods to introduce, practice and refine gross motor skills. The programs reinforce the benefits of teamwork and skills development rather than the importance of winning, enabling children to gain the confidence and develop the social skills necessary to succeed in sport and life. Check out their programs for more information!
Jan 12, 2011 
HILLHURST SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (HSCA) PRESENTS:
SOCCER REGISTRATION 2011
Soccer season is just on the horizon.
In order to get everything organized, things must be done early.
Spread the word; let your friends and neighbours know.
Registration forms are downloadable here: 2011 Soccer Registration Form (PDF) . Paper registration forms are also available at Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre beginning January 24th. You can return the forms in person or by mailing to HSCA, 1320 5 Avenue N.W., T2N 0S2, Attention: Soccer.
Soccer season runs April – mid-June
Registration dates are February 1st – 28th.
**Last date to register is Monday, February 28th.* * There will be no registrations accepted after 28th February .
Fees are: $75.00 and include:
Uniforms, field fees and the year end party!
Leagues available
U4 – born in 2007
U6 – born 2005/06
U8 – born 2003/04
U10 – born 2001/02
U12 – born 1999/2000
U14 – born 1997/98
U16 – born 1995/96
It is very likely we will not have enough players in the U14 and U16 league to form our own team. Players from different communities usually team up and use one of the bigger fields as home base. Your child will be given the opportunity to play in such a team.
Practice and game times will be available at the time of registration.
All participants must purchase a HSCA family membership.
HSCA memberships cost $20 for both residents and non-residents.
Get the word out and register early!
Nov 30, 2010 NEW! Start the New Year off with Wii – our funder, Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), has generously donated a Wii set to our programs.
We have Wii Fit and Bowling and some other games so come out to Stay ‘n’ Play and have some fun with this new toy!
Purpose: To offer your children the opportunity to play in a safe environment.
To offer you the opportunity to relax and visit with others, have a
Coffee/Tea break, and simply watch your children play and interact with others. No charge!
When: Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 am to noon
Where: Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Centre
*Please remember to get a Program Parking Pass from the Front Office.
Oct 6, 2010 FREE Clothing Distribution Day, Saturday, May 5th from 9 am to noon. First come, first served. Limited to 1 garbage-sized bag per family.
Clothing of all sizes, gently used toys and household items also available.
Collecting gently used children’s, women’s, and men’s clothing and accessories (especially summer items).
Also accepting small household items. Please do NOT drop off before the week of April 30th 2012 as storage space is limited.
Drop off donations to Community Centre as late as 11 pm! No donations accepted after 12 noon on Friday, May 4th.
Aug 11, 2010 We’d like to introduce you to the Hillhurst Sunnyside Out of School Care Program, more commonly know as OOSC. For any of you are not familiar with us, we are a fully licensed before and after-school program operating out of the Community Association. We are open Mondays through Fridays and currently licensed to take up to 56 elementary school children, Grades 1 to 6.
Here at OOSC we aim to create a program where the individual needs of all our children can be met through a wide variety of creative, educational and recreational activities. In recognizing each child as an individual we attempt to offer as diverse a range of activities as possible, so that developmental needs of each individual child can be met on a daily basis. Through these choices we hope to enhance the physical, social, intellectual, creative and emotional wellbeing of our children in a safe and secure environment where they feel they have the room to grow and flourish.
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Oct 25, 2009 How would you like your child to be part of a fun and thriving Out of School Care Program? OOSC currently has a number of spots available for children grade 1 through grade 6. Organised on the idea of options, the program offers a wide range of both physical and more passive activities to cater for every child’s needs. We are open five days a week both before and after school, along with most Non-school/Professional Development days, and a provide a safe, fun, friendly environment in which your child can grow and learn. If you want to hear more give Tania a call on 403 270 9705 or drop her an email on hscaoosc@msn.com
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