Clubs & Organizations

Our purpose is to bring live children’s theatre, performed by children, to Camrose AB. Our mission is to provide affordable, inclusive, non-competitive, high quality arts education instruction and performance while instilling and enduring appreciation for arts culture.  Our vision is to grow in the number of students enrolled; enabling us to offer diverse, multi-level programming for all interested children in our community.

We firmly believe in the power of the arts to transform people of all ages, but especially children and young adults.  Through our classes students learn to express what is deep inside that rarely has a chance to escape.  We encourage all of our students to use their creative imaginations and expand their verbal communication skills in a safe and friendly environment.  We offer a variety of “non-competitive” classes in dance, drama, and Musical Theatre for ages 3 – 17 and have programs for adults as well.  ATP has a yearly theatre production that is performed in the spring.  To register call 780-800-0869.  Classes run Sept. – May.

Provides fellowship for relatives and friends of alcoholics and assists them in coping with the problems of living with an alcoholic. Call Elaine or Karen for meeting location.

We are a volunteer action group that promotes sport and recreation development for seniors (55+) across the province. We also act as the provincial voice of seniors in the Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games and offer workshops and clinics.

A fellowship of non-practicing alcoholics whose primary purpose is to achieve and maintain sobriety. Meetings held at the Lighthouse (5509 – 48 Ave.) on Sundays & Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m.; at Centra Cam Main Building (5502 – 46 St.) on Sundays at 10:00 a.m.; and at the Burgess Building (4604 – 57 St.) on Mondays at 8:00 p.m.

Care Partner Support Group is for family members of a person living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. It is a safe and supportive environment for those who want to meet others, to share experiences, to learn new information, to receive peer support and to help each other cope more effectively.

We offer projects for market steers, carcass steers, heifers and cow calves. Also cleaver activities.

Provides a skating rink, ball diamond, picnic ground and play area.

Services include:
A) long term, specialized individual therapy/counselling services and family support for survivors of sexual trauma/abuse.
B) education programs for students (Pre-K to grade 12), educators and parents on topics of healthy relationships, abuse reduction, personal safety, online safety and device use.
C) training and presentations for professionals, front line staff, and community members to create awareness, recognize, respond to and reduce sexual and other forms of abuse/violence.
D) specialized crisis and community support for individuals and their loved ones, who have been impacted by sexual violence. This may include emotional support, unbiased information, referrals, accompaniment, transportation, assistance with paperwork, advocacy and system navigation (criminal justice, education, health, etc.).

Camrose has an office location by appointment only – Suite 203, 4917 – 50 Ave., Camrose AB.

Casual pickup soccer for adults. Varying levels of skill.  Runs Oct – April. 

Indoor climbing wall at University of Alberta – Augustana Campus with regular hours of operation (Sept – April). Special events like birthday parties may be booked in advance.  Minimum age of participants is 8 years. Signed waivers required. For more information see website and/or find us on Facebook @ Augustana Climbing Wall.
Drop in: Sunday and Thursday, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 8:00 – 1:00 p.m. Closed on Statutory holidays.

Private bookings available anytime. Contact us!

From summer camps to spring break activities to year-round clubs and events, Junior University is your one-stop shop for information on youth programming at Augustana Campus.

Contact Charlene Brown, Conservatory Administrator, for further information regarding conservatory community programs (Music with Children, Music Together, Keyboard Explorers, Suzuki Flute/Recorder, Suzuki Violin) and community private music lessons: saxophone.

The Augustana Students’ Association is the representative body for students at Augustana Campus. We also provide many services, events, and extra-curricular activities for students. All students at Augustana are members of the Students’ Association.

Bible school for children. Fun activities for children ages 3- grade 6. It is ran Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00pm. Consists of 30 mins of games, 30 mins of small group activities and 30 mins of a bible story. All are welcome to register. 

Non-profit org. Offers dance classes to ages 3-18 ballet; jazz, tap, point, lyrical, hip hop.

Provides connections to lifelong learning opportunities for adults.

Bashaw Agricultural Society ground is equiped with 3 ball diamonds, campground, race trace and rodeo faciltiies.  Bashaw Agricultural Society has a Facebook page.

Meet every Thursday above the Happy Gang Centre, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.  Offer several workshops per year.  $25.00 Yearly mmbership.

Also known as Happy Gang Centre. Recreational and social activities for seniors. Bingo every Wednesday. Pool Tables. Darts. Card games, Floor Curling.

Safe transportation for all ages in the community. Wheelchair accessible. (Chartered transportation available at $30.00/hour, plus 75 cents/km.)

Bashaw Community Centre. Kitchen, banquets, meeting room. Hall maintenance.

Home Care is a program that supports wellness and independance so people can remain safe in their homes for as long as possible.

Bashaw Curling Rink has available space for rent for your private parties & meetings.  Bashaw Curling Club is on Facebook.

Christmas Hamper Program and Food Bank.

Provides a play based program for children ages 3-5 years to enhance their growth in the areas of social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional development. Licensed and qualified staff.  BDSS program – can issue tax receipts.

Provides community support to strengthen families and community.  Prevention is the focus and programs depend on volunteerism.  Services are available to all residents of the Town of Bashaw and Division One of Camrose County. BDSS is partially funded by FCSS. We offer: Generations Daycare, Bashaw Preschool, Benevolent Fund, Life Line- referrals, Santa’s Anonymous, Meals on Wheels, Tools for School, Home Support, Walk In Support to residents.

Private Kindergarten.

Offers local produce, home grown flow. May to September; Weekly Farmer’s Market is Tuesdays 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm @ Bashaw Agricultural Grounds

Bashaw has a 16 member person volunteer force.  New members welcome.

Luncheons for legion members. Donate money to various groups.

The Bethany Group Housing Department looks after Bashaw Meadows.

See website for hours of operation.  Follow us on Facebook.

A wide variety of activities and programs are available for members as well as membership privileges such as branch sports, social events and comradeship. 

We are on Face book at Bashaw School Council

For information on Lodge Living (Bashaw Meadows) and Seniors Self contained appartments (Heritage House I & II, and Lakeside Home) please contact the Bethany Group.

Take off pounds sensibility. Learn how to eat properly

Bashaw United Church is one of the two congregations that make up Bashaw-Mirror Pastoral Charge of the United Church of Canada. This is an active congregation which meets Sundays at 11am (with a program for children) and has a variety of other programs running year round. Our vision statement is “Living God’s love, sharing God’s love.”

Daily programming: ages 5 – 18 from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. Programming includes arts, crafts, music, drama, sports, recreation, volunteering, kids cooking, & outings.

Commitment to advocate for animals in the Battle River area by protecting them from neglect, abuse and abandonment.

Canine classes and drop-in mat time. Two All Breed Dog Shows – 4th weekend in March and October.

Mission is to encourage increased flow of resources to community needs, to create and manage permanent endowment funds to meet those needs, and to respond to emerging needs that come with changing times. Donations are held as endowment funds wherein the capital remains intact and investment income is made available to a broad range of charitable community needs in Camrose and area. Located at 4870 – 50 St.

A group of avid quilters with any level of experience or expertise who meet to share ideas and enjoy quilting together. We make quilts to support various charities, either giving quilts directly or for fundraisers. We hold retreats a couple times a year where members work on their own projects or charity quilts. We also share activities such as workshops, retreats or social gatherings with other guilds.

We are an informal group who model various scales of model trains.

Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Battle-River-Rural-Crime-Watch-Society-707824772657843/  
Battle River Rural Crime Watch Society is a non-profit association which has been formed to assist the Camrose and Bashaw RCMP detachments and Camrose County Protective Services in preventing and fighting crime.

Operates schools and programs within the City of Camrose, Camrose County, Beaver County and Flagstaff County, including K to 12 schools, French Immersion program, hockey academy, online, outreach schools, Hutterite Colony schools and a program for young moms.  The school division also welcomes dozens of International students from across the globe to join our school communities each year.

Provide and maintain skating rink, picnic area, and ballpark; organize sporting teams and events.

Services are every Sunday at 9:30 am with Sunday School to follow. We have three Ladies’ Circles (ELW) that meet monthly in morning, afternoon or evening time frames. There is also a confirmation program for instruction for younger people. Bible Studies and discussions happen at various times in the year, call (or come to a church service) for more information

Community Services Club

Floor curling (regular and bonspiels), pool, cards and games

If you have recently experienced a death in your family, you know the pain and length of time it takes to recover. This support group will aid in the process.

International women’s friendship network. We are women of all ages, interests, educational, economic backgrounds, and the largest organization of our kind in the world.

Beyond Affairs Network (BAN) is a non-profit voluntary group that provides a way for people dealing with a partner’s affair to meet for mutual support and to share helpful resources and personal experiences.  Meetings are open to all whose spouse had an affair, whether or not the marriage survived.  Participants are guaranteed anonymity.

Hall management. For Hall Bookings please contact Deb McArthur at 780-672-2663.

 An update to our history book first published in 1983 was released in December 2012.

A program offered at the Camrose Public Library for children 0-2 years of age. Held on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. The program consists of stories, rhymes, songs and finger plays for infants and parents or caregivers. 

• Youth Bowling Council – ages 3-19 years.
• Mixed leagues – 4 nights per week, for couples and individuals for social activity
• Ladies league – Wednesday afternoons
• Club 55+ – open to bowlers 55 years and older, Tuesday afternoons.
• Special Olympics bowling once per week.
• Public bowling, open for bookings for private parties.
• Neon bowling Friday and Saturday evenings.

Rent and maintenance of the community hall

Alberta 4-H develops leadership, communication, technical and life skills of 4-H members and leaders to strengthen communities. The Camrose 4-H District Council includes representation from all the clubs in the Camrose District. The council arranges educational, social and competitive events for members and leaders in the Camrose District.

Camrose Academy of Dance is a non-profit society, which provides dance education for students, ages 3 and up, in the Camrose area. Classes run from September – May. Classes offered: Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Large Performance Groups, Modern, and Adult.

A fun recreational league where beginners and experienced players can enjoy playing every week.  Teams will consist of eight players vs. eight players with a mix between guys/gals on the field.  A roster, schedule, and basic information will be sent to members the first week of May.  Meet at Camrose fields on Sunday evenings from mid-May to mid- July, 2016.  Cost is $75.00. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/camrosecoed/?fref=ts.  

Come join us to learn about music and performance, experience workshops and excursions and have lots of fun! Children’s Choir are non-auditioned groups for kids in grades 1-9 (meeting Tuesday evenings)who love to sing, and an auditioned group (meeting Wednesdays) for grades 5-12. Camrose Camerata is an auditioned adult community Chamber Choir that meets Monday evenings.

Rehearsals held in the CCHS band room. Open to anyone, age 18 and over, who plays a band instrument. Members provide their own instruments. Information on renting or purchasing available from director. Percussionists are required to pay a rental fee for use of CCHS equipment. Find Us on Facebook

We assist adults to build their literacy and language skills using “real life” materials and situations they will encounter everyday.  Literacy assessment provided to develop a Learning Plan.  Career Planning and Resume Writing workshops available.  Develop your skills online or in our classrooms in the areas of reading comprehension, writing, numeracy, math, basic technology, basic Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel, job search, essential skills for work, and personal financial management.  Prepare to write your GED exam or the Trades Entrance exam.  English Language Training for the workplace, academic tests or everyday life.  LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) English program that focuses on improving your ability to communicate in real-world situations.

The purpose of CAPTA is to provide mutual support and opportunities for professional development for piano teachers in the Camrose area.  Also, other group development opportunities for students.

A support group for stroke survivors and caregivers to gain information on therapies, financial issues, driving, recreation, and a time for socializing.  Call Sandra @ 780-608-6141 for mtg. schedule.

Camrose Arts Society is a not-for-profit organization that promotes, nurtures and supports the arts for the enrichment of community life.  Arts and recreation classes and workshops for preschool – adult (2 sessions/year), Jan. – June & Sept. – Oct.  Also offers Creative Arts Summer Program.

A community focused organization providing services to people to develop skills and quality of life.  We serve people with disabilities, acquired brain injury and families at risk. Programs include:  Family Support provides 1 to 1 support to families who have children with special health and developmental concerns. Support ranges from transitional planning, funding, advocating, listening, providing resources, referrals and problem solving.  Jobs4Youth – provides job coaching support and employment placement assistance to youth with special health and developmental concerns.  Kandu Summer Camp: Children ages 7-17 attend this active, inclusive, recreational summer program in Camrose to learn new skills, explore new interest and meet new friends.  Families have peace of mind that staff have skills and expertise to meet the needs of children with special health and development concerns. Leaders-in-Training: youth aged 15 – 24 with special health and developmental concerns work to develop their skills and citizenship, including self-awareness, volunteerism, work experience and community involvement. Residential Program: adults with disabilities receive the support they require in their home. It is a supervised environment where each person develops skills and builds quality of life. Support Homes: private home providers are contracted to provide unique living options for adults. Ranging from room and board, an independent living suite, or living in an apartment with a roommate, the Home Provider provides support to the individual as needed.  Outreach: supports adults to live as independently as possible.  Individuals may live in their own home or apartment or with a family member.  Support staff helps with certain areas of daily living (e.g., medical, budgeting, meal planning, etc.). MORE: Provides meaningful activities during the day for adults with disabilities who are not seeking employment. Activities range from recreational, educational, social, etc. Rose Club: This member driven club is for adults with disabilities to socialize, learn new things, and enjoy quality activities together.

Learn more about astronomy, finding objects in the night sky, and using your telescope.  Meet other astronomers and participate in monthly educational sessions and observing parties.  Follow us on Facebook.

Adult badminton players meet Sunday evenings from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Augustana gym, beginning October 2 until end of March, 2017.  Must have own racquet and non-marking shoes.  $45.00 for season or $5 drop-in-fee.  For more information call Dylan at 780-7029 or Jenn at 780-672-6410.

A recreational adult mixed Beach Volleyball League that allows for players to be competitive, relaxed and having fun all at once.  Play against other players at your level.  Mondays 6:30 p.m., 2 on 2 singles (no team needed), Wednesday 6:30 p.m., mixed 4s.  Come try it out! Courts are the Baseball diamonds, Tennis Courts and Pool.  Yearly tournament is 3rd weekend in August.

Provides a wide variety of social, recreational, educational and leadership programs for children and youth grades 1 – 12.  Provides volunteer opportunities for youth grades 6 and up.

Camrose Branch meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm downstairs in the Camrose Public Library at 4710 – 50 Avenue, Camrose AB. Did you ever wonder about your ancestors and how to find out more about your family? Come meet others  others who are doing the same. Membership entitles you to the magazine, “Relatively Speaking”, published four times a year by the Alberta Society. This is full of information and lists websites that are useful in your search.

Camrose Buffaloes… Our Mission: to engage the community of Camrose and area in the progression and growth of football at all levels and to promote football as an alternative and vibrant affordable sport. Our Goal: to introduce as many children as possible to the game of football and to make them feel significant every day. We are guided by the values of our association that include positive motivation from our board, coaches, athletes and parents. The pursuit of fun, enjoyment and exercise built on the tenant of mutual respect with teamwork at all levels with opportunity for professional and personal growth and development with celebration and community involvement.

The Camrose Camera Club extends a warm welcome to all people in photographic arts. Teaching Adults and Teens: Studio Portraiture, Backlighting, Double Exposures, Using Filters, Lenses and Accessories.   Digital Lab using Photoshop Elements, Proshow gold and other software that members are using to enhance their images. Course Offerings: How to buy, how to use, Digital darkroom, composition. Run courses for the Public through the Arts Society.

We promote a proud and prosperous business community and operate the Tourist Information Centre year-round.

Provides accredited, licensed child care to children 1 year to 12 years of age, including Day Care, Day Home, Out of School Care programs. Family Day Homes are able to accommodate parents’ childcare needs with flexible hours. The Camrose Children’s Centre is an ELCC site which provides $25/day childcare for the Day Care Centre.

A youth group reaching out to youth in grades 7-12, meeting a few times a month. Engaging in fun activities and learning about an active relationship with Christ, as well community events and bible studies take place. A safe place where youth can come and meet other youth and learn the gospel.  

Its all here swimming: non motorized boating, scuba diving, fishing, nature walks, bird watching, fire pits, picnics, or just laying around in the sun. A full family experience! Directions can be found at the Camrose County website.

The Camrose Crib Club welcomes new members to play crib Monday nights; registration at 6:30 p.m., crib games to follow at 7:00 pm at the Mirror Lake Centre (5415 – 49th Ave. Camrose). Registration $30.00.  Crib Sunday – first Sunday of each month – Crib starts at 11:00 a.m. sharp, register prior to 10:30 a.m. or pre-register call Carol 672-7154.  Entry fee is $40.00, which includes lunch.

Synchronized swimming combines strength, endurance and balance with flexibilty, grace and beauty, and the Camrose Cygnets Synchronized Swim Club is dedicated to making the sport accessible to all swimmers in Camrose and the surrounding area. The club operates from September to April, and strives to accommodate swimmers of varying skill level.

The Camrose and District Craft Centre is a non-profit organization offering year long instruction in light and spacious studios for pottery, weaving, and woodworking. Short courses are also offered in wood carving, spinning, yarn dying, marbling, silk fusion, felting, knitting, power tools, wire earrings, Kumihimo and more. It’s a great place to learn new skills!  Fees charged for individual courses.  Visit the website to make email enquiries.

Provides used clothing and miscellaneous household items at a reasonable cost. Supports non-profit organizations and special personal needs. Each request is dealt with on its own merits. Donations may be left at the store during business hours only.

A member of the Alberta Farmers’ Market Association. The majority of goods for sale are required to be home-grown, home cooked, or hand-made.  There are approximately 125 approved vendors appearing at the market over the course of the year.  The Christmas season attracts about 60 vendors at 90 tables.  Follow the Camrose and District Farmers’ Market on Facebook.

The Fish and Game motto is to enhance and protect all fish, wildlife and habitat. Our club is affiliated with the Alberta Fish and Game Association and is committed to defending all outdoors through our clubs projects and activities. Our main fundraiser is our annual Wild Game and Alberta Beef Banquet held annually every March. The money from this event and others goes directly back into the community. Funds are used for promoting family events, the Community Fish Pond Project, birdhouses, outdoor education sponsorships, sending kids to camp (Zone 3) and more. We also continue to host Hunter Education courses, hunting surveys and pay for wild meat processing for the Camrose Food Bank.  For membership please contact Chrissy Baker 780-679-6641

Provides experienced Home Support workers to assist individuals and families with homemaking, shopping, meal preparation and emotional support. We serve those who are socially isolated with insufficient support systems; individuals who are frail and/or confused and families under stresses such as illness (physical or mental). These services are meant to be preventative and supportive in nature.  A referral listing is available online at www.camrosefcss.ca and is updated quarterly.

Host the Rose and Lily Show, bus tours and presentations.  Courtyard at Rosehavien, Pruning roses at Fowler Center & Memorial Garden.  Regular meetings are on the 1st. Thursday of the month between September and June.

Composed of ministers of Camrose and area churches. Pastoral counselling services available through several churches.

Centrally located two blocks south of Highway 13 (48 Avenue) on 53 Street (Opposite St. Mary’s Hospital), this museum is the home of thousands of artifacts. With one main building and eleven outside buildings, not only do we have a lot of space for numerous artifacts, but they are also displayed in a variety of settings. We have agricultural artifacts, textiles, archives, as well as pioneer artifacts on display for your viewing.

We organize and promote an annual competitive music festival each April for students of classical music, dance and speech arts in accordance with the rules of the Alberta Music Festival Association, of which we are a member.

Licensed program which provides a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere to promote the use of a child’s most important learning tool – meaningful play. Activities include theme/letters of the month, arts & crafts, gym and outdoor activities, interactive reading & field trips.  Pre-School is held at the Rotary Youth Centre (4517 – 54 St.)

Is a group organized to advocate for retired teachers on the issues that affect their well-being.

A recreational centre for seniors 50+ years is located within the Mirror Lake Centre. Up to 19 recreational clubs offering a wide selection of interest for every lifestyle from friendly card games and tournaments, scrabble, competitive floor games, pool, table tennis, and dance. The Camrose & District Handivan operation is also located at the Mirror Lake Centre.

To provide an opportunity for people age 4 to adult to play and participate in the game of soccer.  Check website for registration.

An FCSS program with a mandate to invest in preventative social services as funds permit, CDSS provides comprehensive information and referral support to residents of Camrose, Camrose County and the Villages of Bawlf, Bittern Lake, Edberg, Ferintosh, Hay Lakes and Rosalind. In addition, CDSS hosts Camrose Interagency and Camrose Seniors Coalition, and houses, operates and/or funds ten specific programs within the CDSS service area.

Provides support, information and referral to victims of crime and trauma in partnership with Camrose Police Service and Camrose RCMP.

The ecumenical youth group meets at the Camrose United Church on Fridays after school from 3:00 p.m. for highschool students and 4:00 p.m. for Jr. high students until 5:00 p.m.

Non-profit for the purpose of community enhancement, donating to community needs.

Includes: Indoor Playground, Play Groups, Triple P Parenting Program, P.L.A.Y. van for rural outreach, Family Support Services, Welcome to Parenting. Provides formal & informal educational programs for parents, children and families to strengthen and support the family unit. CFRCA is a program of CDSS.

Firefighters

Please visit Wetaskiwin Air Services at http://www.absoluteaviation.ca/.  They may be offering flight training in Camrose. The Camrose Flight Centre proudly conducts flight training and charter services from the Camrose airport. Visit Camrose Flight Centre for more information.

An active group of people sharing an interest in aviation.  Members are not necessarily pilots or working in the aviation industry. Monthly meetings. Special activities include a Fly-in Breakfast in May, Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) for Kids which gives an opportunity for youth to experience flying. Periodically arranges for Canadian Snowbirds to perform for our community; and assists City with maintenance of airport. Check us out on Facebook: CamroseFlyingClub.
 

The Camrose Freecycle Network^TM is open to all who want to “recycle” that special something rather than throw it away.Whether it’s a chair, a fax machine, piano or an old door, feel free to post it. Or maybe you’re looking to acquire something yourself!

Fundraising arm to help support STARS Air Ambulance chapter in Edmonton. Main event is Dine and Dance in November.

Placement of bibles in all doctor’s offices, hospital rooms, hotels, large print bibles in nursing homes.

Vision statement; building our capacity to work together for our community, so Camrose is a place where all people can choose a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Check out Facebook – Healthy Lifestyle Coalition

This society promotes educational and friendly relationships between Camrose and the City of Kamifurano, Japan.  Visit http://www.camrose.ca/734/Kamifurano-Japan for more information.

Supporting women and children in Camrose and surrounding area.

An all-Canadian men’s service organization made up of outstanding community volunteers. From coast to coast, members are enhancing quality of life in their communities by promoting service, fellowship, positive values and national pride.

The Camrose Kodiaks are committed to community involvement. Kodiaks staff and players actively take part in numerous events within the community. The goal is to help educate and promote good citizenship in our players, and to give back our support to the community which supports us.

Donations are collected to purchase food hampers for needy families in Camrose and area.  The hampers are packed and delivered by volunteers, to arrive in time for Christmas.  Donations can be made at the Royal Bank or Camrose Fire Hall. If you know someone you’d like to recommend for a hamper, please have them contact Neighbor Aid Center at 780-679-3220. If you want to volunteer to make hamper deliveries prior to Christmas, call Larry at 672-1493.

Camrose Minor Ball Association endeavors to provide both recreational and competitive avenues for Camrose and area athletes to participate in baseball and fastball.

CMHA exists to provide an opportunity for minors to have equal opportunity to play hockey regardless of their ability. Programs are offered to meet various levels of skill and commitment.

A group of model aircraft enthusiasts. Meetings held first Wednesday of each month. Membership dues $25.00 per year. We fly our model airplanes at Alberta’s Littlest Airport.

We are a group of enthusiastic pickleball players who get together to have a fun game of pickleball, enjoy some laughs and get some great exercise.  We play indoors during the cold months and outside as much as we can when the weather gets warm.  It is a great workout and fun for all ages! Please visit our website for fees, and to check out the calendars for our play times.

We defend the sanctity of life from conception to natural death, speaking on behalf of our society’s most vulnerable members – prenatal children, the chronically ill, the elderly and the disabled.

CPL is not just books and quiet corners.  Visit CPL to borrow multitudes of materials and attend programs that will help you learn, laugh & live.  We have: books in print, DVDs, electronic library, physical literacy items, & more.  Look for us out in the community, bringing your library to you where you live, work & play.

Conference centre & Agricultural Society

A national, fraternal, charitable organization identifying and addressing community needs through the volunteer efforts of its membership.

A diverse group of runners of various abilities who join together each week for fun and fitness with a goal to promote lifelong activity.

The Camrose Swim Club is a competitive swim club whose main objective is to encourage its members in the development of swimming techniques in order to compete against other summer swim clubs. Runs from May through to the mid August of each year, with practice time scheduled once per day during May and June and twice per day during July and August. The club participates in 6-7 competitions at the local, regional and provincial levels.  Check us out on Facebook @ Camrose Swim Club – The Sea Serpents.

Archery, Rifle, Handgun, Trap, Skeet, Black Powder. Note: Federal Firearms Regulations require that all persons using these facilities must be a member in good standing of a shooting sports association.  Check us out on Facebook – Camrose Shooting Sports

A member of Skate Canada, we are a multi-faceted club offering a wide variety of instruction to suit everyone’s interests. Beginner, recreational, fun and fitness and competitive skating. Season is September to April.

Youth cross country skiing (rental equipment available); biathlon (rental equipment available), adult cross country skiing; running; snowboarding; luge divisions.

The Camrose Spirals is a Precision Rope Skipping Team from Camrose AB Canada. Its members come from Camrose and several towns in the Camrose County. Since its inception in August 1991, the team has grown to include many girls and boys who range in age six to twenty. They have developed into a fine and most respected precision rope skipping team.

We were chartered in May of 2009, carrying on the traditions of the original Lions Club. It has always concentrated on programs for young people, for the disabled, for the elderly and for those less fortunate. Like us on Facebook – Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club.

Enthusiastic group of table tennis players of age 16+ and over who enjoy the sport and camaraderie. Offer lessons for the first timers as well as competitive spirit. Great for the heart and muscles.

Anyone interested in improving their public speaking, leadership and communicaiton  skills is welcome. Follow us on Facebook.

Walk, talk, meet new friends, all while keeping our community beautiful (we do pick up litter in our path).  Added benefits: getting some exercise, getting your dose of Vitamin D, perhaps losing those extra pounds, all while getting some fresh air.  If you like to do leisurely “brisk” walks, this maybe the group for you.  “Furry” friends and children are welcome as well if they can keep up.  Several walks are planned each week within Camrose and area.  No fees involved.  Check out our web site at www.meetup.com/Camrose-Walkers/ or for more information contact ddmeetups@gmail.com.

An evening of dancing and socializing. Everyone 18 years of age & over welcome. Regular dances 1st. Saturday of the month with great bands. Held at Mirror Lake Centre. Dance admission: Member $12, guest $14. Lunch is at 10:30 p.m.

Monthly events with delicious food, a fun feature, great music and a special inspirational speaker. Complimentary childcare. Affiliated with RSVP Ministries.

Operates a 22 bed residence, safe place for women and children from Camrose & surrounding communities experiencing domestic violence or crisis.  Offers counseling, groups, information & referral support; childcare & in-house school program (grades 1 – 12). Outreach Program supports families transitioning from the shelter to the community &/or assists families who do not want to come to the Shelter but are impacted by domestic violence.  Also assists with Aboriginal supports, & provides community presentations on domestic violence for various ages.  We offer a program for children and youth affected by domestic violence.  The Crisis line 1-877-672-1010 and/or 780-672-1035 offers 24/7 phone support.

Also known as Arctic Outreach A mission for working on native reserves.

Post-secondary education, Biblical teaching, Christian community life, Lutheran theology courses, contemporary Christian studies, Discipleship training, Christian leadership development, mission experiences. Biblical Studies Certificate (1yr.); Christian Leadership Diploma (2 yrs.)

A) Shared Living Residential Program for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Tenants are independent and receive peer and staff support.
B) Assertive Outreach provides support to individuals who are not receiving other supports & assists individuals to connect to a support system.
C) Independent Living Support provides continuous support to individuals whose mental illness has resulted in a significant level of disability.
D) Resource Centre provides info about mental illness to clients & families. The centre has a drop-in component. Clients also receive support with housing issues, aid in accessing financial, medical & psychiatric support as needed, emotional support & budgeting support, etc. Free coffee.
E) Individual Support provides supports to persons with both a developmental disability & a mental illness.
F) Caregiver Connections is a weekly drop-in support group for parents and caregivers to those living with mental health concerns.

Operates the Camrose Railway Station Museum and Park. Registered charity dedicated to providing community service through heritage preservation and tourism development.

CPF Camrose Chapter is a volunteer association working, as part of the national Canadian Parents for French network, to promote and support French second language learning opportunities in Camrose, Alberta. For information on the benefits of membership or to join CPF please visit our website. We also run a French Playgroup for children 3-5 years of age. Occasionally offer French classes for adults. Contact us for more information.

Fundraising body that provides support to community and charitable causes.

A) Community Access & Employment Services: support that promotes the individual with employment barriers, inclusion in community activities and personal development through activities such as arts, education, recreation, community association programs and participation in the volunteer sector and support for individuals with employment barriers in pre-employment training, career counselling, employment placement,  employment search & maintenance & retention (5502 – 46 St.; 672-9995; Mon. – Fri. 8:30 – 4:30 p.m.)
B) Emergency Clothing and Furniture Depot supplies clothing, furniture and household items to people in need by referral. Thrift Store located at 4918 – 46 St., 608-1681; Mon. – Sat. 8:30 – 4:00 p.m. Open to public Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 – 3:30 p.m.
C) Centra Cam Custom Projects: woodworking, pipebunks, custom orders, (5228 – 46 St.; 672-9973; Mon. – Fri. 8:00 – 4:00 p.m.)
D) Centra Cam’s Outlet Store: thrift store; proceeds to support ECFD (4807 – 51 Ave.; 679-0647; Monday – Fri. 10:30 -5:00 p.m.)
E) Recycle with Centra Cam: accepting paper, cardboard, newsprint, clear glass, tin cans, plastic, paint, and e-waste. (4402 – 51 Ave.; 679-4196; Mon. – Sat. 8:00 – 4:00 p.m.)

Thrive Youth meets Wednesday evenings all school year from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. and every other Friday at the Crosswalk. Drop in is welcome. Games, bible teaching and small group discussions. Fridays are focused more on recreation and fun events like trips to Edmonton, West Edmonton mall water park, etc.

Camrose Churches are listed on the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca. Camrose and area churches are listed on the Community Home Directory website at www.camrosedirectory.ca.

Churchmice Players is a registered Society and an all-ages amateur theatre group founded in 1980 to provide an opportunity for members of the community to showcase local talent. Anyone can become a member at any time. Churchmice Players is on Facebook!

Downtown Camrose has more than 260 businesses that serve the needs of our residents. City Center is an organization that supports the interests of the downtown area.  Visit www.downtowncamrose.com for a listing of current Board members.

Cointreau Stables & Tack Store is a full service equine facility committed to excellence in our stable & lesson programs. We offer riding lessons, horse boarding, training, tack/feed store, horse sales, horse events and TruTouch equine therapy. Riding lessons are offered to all ages & levels of experience with our Equine Canada Certified Competition Coach & Instructor of Beginners. Experienced lesson horses are available for use, as well as the opportunity to compete in on site and local horse shows. Cointreau Stables also offers a therapeutic riding program, catering to children or adults with disabilities.  Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CointreauStables

Offers a variety of alternative holistic alternative health methods, products and tools that assist in enhancing your energetic levels and generating congruent flow within your body.  Sessions include hands on manipulation (access bars & energetic synthesis of structural Embodiment) as well as Intuitive/Awareness development and education in class or by telephone (Acoustic Congruency sessions). Classes include Body Communication & Energetic Awareness Techniques.

A foundation committed to providing medical equipment for disabled children.  Courtland’s Hope may contribute the 25% required family contribution for provincial government provided equipment.  Additionally, may provide equipment and services not covered by the government, for example bicycles and therapeutic horseback riding lessons.   Please visit their Facebook page for current information.

Camrose Crazy Critter Multi 4-H Club 4-H projects – canine, foods, photography, sheep and small animals    

Art, crafts, theme days, drama, games, and more. Watch for program information on our website.

The Crime Stoppers Association of Edmonton and Northern Alberta is a non-profit, community-based organization that partners with the Edmonton Police Service, the RCMP and Camrose Police Service.

The Camrose Police Service has a School Resource Officer Program (SRO).  The SRO program provides the service of a uniformed police officer for every school in Camrose.  The SRO is a great resource for schools, students and parents that want to keep their children safe and healthy.  Camrose Police is proud to offer a brand new program called The CORE program that explores how safe and healthy youth become a safe and healthy core of the community.

Are you a darts enthusiast or an apprentice in the game? Dart Club is for you!

The Library is open on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., and from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays.

Private non profit wetland conservation organization. The local focus is wetland conservation projects and fundraising.

It is a Non-profit organization advertising and merchandising in the Duggan Mall. It also supports community events.  Check out Duggan Mall Facebook page.

Caretaking and upkeep of Duhamel Hall. Take bookings.

Organized to document and preserve the history of the Duhamel District.

We conduct “Christ Centered” home gatherings in the comfort of your home! We teach and impart how to enter into His Presence. Hear His voice with music, scripture and prayer. See our website for youth media.

Public Library Hours are Monday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Thurs. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Friday 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thrift store.  Free clothing, furniture & housewares available by referral. Referrals may be obtained from many social agencies and churches.  Please phone for more details.

The foundation consists of a board of directors that manages the day to day operation of the Emile Bosmans Memorial Gardens. It is a Registered Charity that accepts donations to maintain the cemetery.

Groups for anger management as well as intimate partner abuse (for men and women separately) run once per week in evening hours starting two times per year.   Eight weeks and fourteen weeks in length, respectively.  Groups closed to new participants once started. Register anytime throughout the year.  Individual counselling for children and youth impacted by family violence or other trauma.   Individual consultation and information on elder abuse. Intimate partner abuse and elder abuse presentations available for community groups.
Community Outreach: FVAS coordinates the Camrose Family Violence Response Council. Funded primarily by CDSS, AB Community and Social Services, and private donations.

Provides opportunities to youth and other community members by the use of a recreation hall. Facilitates youth groups on Fridays

Community improvement, putting flowers in planters, Cancer Society fundraiser tea in April, flower and vegetable bench show in August, horticulture-related workshops 2 times per year at meetings. Affiliate of the Horticulture Society.

Football generally runs from the end of August to the middle of November. Football is a unique sport. The teamwork required greatly surpasses that of other sports and it is a sport that must be experienced to fully enjoy it. In the spring, there is a spring camp that ends with a Jamboree or exhibition game. It is a great program to be involved in and is guaranteed to be a fun and challenging experience.

Providing the best martial art curriculum and instruction from Canada’s Top Master Instructor in Camrose’s only professional full-time training facility.

Enhance, preserve and protect the natural environment of Little Beaver Lake and surrounding lands to build appreciation of this special environment and to demonstrate that appreciation by learning more and share what we learn with one another and the younger generation.

Historical Theatre Community Theatre Group

Maintaining and keeping the grounds and records of the cemetery.

We are a non-denominational group whose purpose is to proclaim the Word of the Lord. We do not function as a church but instead as a fellowship to draw people to Christ. Our motto: the happiest people on Earth.

Geocaching is a global treasure hunting game using GPS units. There are 145 secret geocaching treasure sites in Camrose area. Camrose offers four rental GPS units. Rental cost is $10 a day for the units. A damage deposit of $100 is also required. They are available in the Winter from Monday – Friday and everyday during the Summer from May long weekend until Labor day weekend. 

Girl Greatness Starts Here!  Sparks age 5 & 6; Brownies age 7 & 8; Guides age 9 – 12; Pathfinders age 12 – 14; Rangers age 15 – 17; Leaders age 18+

Projects include cooking, scrapbooking, small engines.

Supports local community organizations and provides a meeting place and hall rental to community at large.

The Golden Tones are a seniors choir who sing mainly for other seniors groups, lodges and extended care facilities. They also perform at a number of seniors social functions as well.

Recreational camping group for camp-outs in the summer. Trip to Provincial Good Sam annual event. We are not church nor politically affiliated.

Bible Study & Sunday School 9:15 AM Sunday Worship 10:30 AM

We are a group of grandmothers and grand “others”, from Camrose and area who are committed to supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign by raising funds to assist the African grandmothers as they care for a generation of orphaned grandchildren and others affected by HIV/AIDS.  The Grateful Grannies currently consists of over 90 members and welcome new members.  The group can give a presentation to any organization interested in learning more about the campaign and how you get involved.  We host fundraising events including Christmas markets, cookie sales, dinner and local Stride to Turn the Tide walk around Mirror Lake in June.  We are a registered charity via The Stephen Lewis Foundation.  Mardell Olson, Steering Committee member is an alternate contact and can be emailed at mvolson@xxplornet.com.

Affordable homeownership program for families who would not otherwise be able to own their own home. Applications for housing are available on-line and at ReStore. ReStore accepts donations of new and used building materials, appliances, furniture, and other home products. Items are available for sale to general public.

Non-profit Community Service Club. Our motto is “We Serve” and this is true for all Lions Clubs.

Located at Hay Lakes Recreation Centre, the Playschool Society runs a program for 3 and 4 year olds. Funded by CDSS.  Subsidy may be available for applicants that qualify.  The 3 year old class runs on Tues. & Thurs. from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ $75.00 month/child; the 4 year old class runs on Tues./Wed./Thurs. from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. @ $100./month/child.

Located in the heart of the Village of Hay Lakes, we offer a wide range of material as well as DVD’s and audio books. Our programs are designed for children and adults of all ages to engage in the love of learning.

To support the needs of St. Joseph Lutheran Church, our congregational family in our daily living, and reach out to those in the community in whatever way we can. Mailing Address:  PO Box 27 Armena, AB T0B 0G0

Healthy Family Facilitators work in partnership with families to provide information and support for prenatal care and its role in a healthy pregnancy, encourages positive and responsive parenting through building on strengths, promotes child well-being and nurtures healthy development of children during the early years of life through home visitation services. You may be eligible to receive services if you are pregnant or recently had a baby or are actively parenting a child who is 0 – 3 years old, available for home visits.  We also provide long-term support in response to the concern of substance use during pregnancy.  Home visitors work directly with participants offering personalized services for up to 3 years.  You can expect support to improve health of women and their children, making steps towards a healthy independent lifestyle, connecting women to resources in their community.  You may be eligible to receive services if you are pregnant or up to 6 months postpartum, self-report alcohol and/or drug use during pregnancy, are ineffectively engaged with community or have delivered a child with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and/or using alcohol in childbearing years.  The Healthy Families program is free and voluntary. Referrals are welcome from everyone including self.

Sunday School- 9:30am Sundays Morning Worship Service- 11:00am Sundays

A registered charity since 2011.  Trained volunteers provide palliative and grief supports to individuals experiencing a life-limiting illness, support for their families, and support for those bereaved. Services are offered in-home, hospital, long-term care facilities, and through programs in the community.  HSCD serves Camrose and the surrounding rural communities. Office is at the Mirror Lake Center, Lower Level.

The Huntington Society of Canada is a national network of volunteers and professionals united in the fight against HD since 1973.  More information about the Camrose Huntington Society may be obtained by going to Facebook (htpp://www.facebook.com/HSCCamrosechapter) or Twitter at HSCcamrosechapter.

Family fun open last week in July.  Enjoy activities at the 8 acre corn maze, 18 hole mini golf, petting zoo, tiger bounce house and 20′ inflatable slide, picnic areas and fire pits.  https://www.facebook.com/Jojosmaze

Kelsey Drama Club is an amateur theatre group. Anyone interested in acting or working behind the scenes (stage crew, front of the house, etc.) are encouraged to join the club.