Updated: January 7th, 2010

 

HCCPA/BURLINGTON CO-OP TOY LIBRARY

Our Monday playgroup located in St. Stephen’s Church on Parkway Drive will be starting up again Monday Sept. 14th.Thanks to those members and family who have helped with the inventory This Caregiver Drop-In is open to any HCCPA member who is also a member of the Toy Library. Toy Library membership is $35 for a full 1-year membership that includes borrowing privileges, or $20 for a 6-month drop in membership. It is located in the basement of St. Stephen’s United Church, 2258 Parkway Drive; entrance is at the back of the church.

We look forward to welcoming some new members!

 

 

PROVIDERS DROP IN AT ONTARIO EARLY YEARS CENTRE 

Providers Drop-In will now be on Friday mornings at Aldershot location of Ontario Early Years Centre from 9:15-11:00am.

 

 

Amazing Adventures is booked for

	Tuesday January 12th
	Wednesday January 27th
	Tuesday February 9th
	Wednesday February 24th

Cost is $5.25 per child.  You will need to show your HCCPA Card to get the discount

Bring along your snack and lunch if you choose. A separate room is reserved for HCCPA's use.

 

 

HALTON HOME CHILD CARE PROVIDER TRAINING LEVEL 1

Date: Saturday, January 16th and 23rd, 2010

Time: 9 - 3 p.m.

Location: THRC 410 Bronte Rd, Milton

$60.00 Payable to MCRC

Download the brochure at www.haltonchildcaretraining.com or call THRC 905 875-4600 to register.  Payment by visa accepted. If you have any questions about the training contact:  Diane Muir 

 

WINTER RECHARGE CONFERENCE 2010

Date: February 20th, 2010

Time: 9:00am to 2:30pm

Place: Sheridan College, 1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario

Cost: $45.00 for THRC members, $55 non-members

The Halton Resource Connection presents this childcare conference.  It offers 2 workshops, lunch and vendor displays.  To view brochure and register click here

 

CAREGIVERS POTLUCK

Come on out and meet other Providers, enjoy some great food, and have lots of laughs

Date: Friday February 26th, 2010

Time: 7:00pm

Place: Shirley Jack's

RSVP Shirley Jack

 

 

HALTON HOME CHILD CARE PROVIDER TRAINING–Program Level 2

This is an 8-week course for home daycare providers that have taken Level 1 or who have 2-3 years home childcare experience.

Dates: Monday February 1st– Monday March 29th, 20010

Time: 7:00-9:30pm

Location: Halton region al Building.  1225 Bronte Rd, Oakville Silver Creek Room

Cost: $100 payable to MCRC

To Register: go to www.haltonchildcaretraining.com download a form.  Payment by visa accepted. If you have any questions about the training contact:  Diane Muir

 

Bronte Creek Provincial Park     Events for 2010

*** Exact activities and dates may vary.  Please call 905-827-6911 to access the automated message under PARK UPDATES within 1 month of event. 

Other family oriented programs are offered May-Sept. including guided hikes, children's programs, prop talks, demonstrations and tours.  Please call the park at 905-827-6911 for more information on all our family activities offered during your visit.

ü	Date	Title and location	Description
	March   Each weekend + the week of March Break	Maple Syrup Festival 1219 Burloak Drive , Oakville – Parking lot F	We specialize in heritage interpretation up to 1900.  Tour guides dress in turn-of-the-century clothing.  Attractions include: Pancake house, candy shanty, guided tours of Maple Lane , gift shoppe, wagon rides, farm animals farmhouse tours and demonstrations.
	May 24, 2010	Spring Thyme on the Farm 1219 Burloak Drive , Oakville – Parking lot F	12:00 – 4:00 at Spruce Lane Farmhouse Wool carding, spinning and weaving, carving demonstrations, traditional spring cleaning chores and other hands-on activities typical of the 1900’s.
	July 17, 2010	Parks Day 1219 Burloak Drive	10:00 – 4:00 – Register at Nature Centre or Spruce Lane Farmhouse.  Visit a variety of stations throughout the park to complete family challenges.  Prizes!
	July 7 & 14 August  4 & 11 2010	Geo- Adventure 3201 Upper Middle Road Campground - amphitheatre	Learn the basics of navigating with a hand-held GPS unit… it’s like an electronic compass.
	Sundays in August	Ghost walk at Spruce Lane Farm	Everyone wants to know IF the old house is haunted. We’ve had the paranormal experts in --- their stories will be told by staff... who have THEIR own stories to tell. Some say yes.... and some, well... aren't saying. You decide.
	August 14, 2010	Farm Day 1219 Burloak Drive , Oakville – Parking lot F	Celebrate FARM! Lots of farm activities, games, chores and demonstrations. More information 905-827-6911.
	3rd Sunday in September	British Car Day 1219 Burloak Drive , Oakville – Parking lot A or C	Toronto Triumph Club presents their annual British Car Day.  www.britishcarday.com
	October 23, 2010	Camper Halloween 3201 Upper Middle Road	Registered Campers ONLY!  Trick-or-treat around the campsites, decorate your sites.  Prizes for the best decorated sites.  Spooky hike where we learn about owls, coyotes, bats and other creepy critters!
	Dec 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 2010.	Homestead Christmas Parking lot F Breckon Shelter   Supported by the Friends of Bronte Creek.	Breckon shelter: Traditional games, and activities and make-and-take decorations. – open to all park visitors. Farmhouse, reindeer barn and Santa:  Reservation and addition fees apply. Experience the traditions of a Victorian Christmas on a farm in 1900.  Decorations, stories, caroling, sweets and toy shop.  Visit the reindeer barn and then enjoy a personal visit with the big guy.  Heritage costumes available for family photos with Santa – memento USB stick.

 

Visit us at www.ontarioparks.com or www.brontecreek.org