Check out the City of Edmonton 2012 Summer Program Guide for information on city playgrounds and water features, preschool programs, half and full-day camps, sports clinics, and local green shack programs.

Program registration starts May 1.
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Baturyn Community League and the City of Edmonton are hosting Bike Safety Classes on Saturday June 9th between 1:30 and 3:30 PM.

RIDE TO SURVIVE
Stay safe while having fun!
Learn basic bicycle skills rules & of the road. (No training wheels please)
For children 6-12 years

4 WHEEL DRIVE

This class is for children who love biking and are still on training wheels!  Children learn how to stay safe while having fun on their bike!

For children 4 – 6 years

Click here for registration details.

Are you ready to meet new friends and discover the amazing leader within?  The Leaders In Training (L.I.T.) program gives youth ages 13 – 17 years valuable leadership skills and work experience in a fun environment.

Gain valuable leadership experience through training and practical on-site volunteering. You will have the choice to volunteer in an assortment of programs run by the City of Edmonton, from summer camps to playground programs. Your volunteer commitment can be as little as two weeks or as much as seven weeks – the choice is yours.

To volunteer complete the application (available after April 1) online on the City of Edmonton website (click on "Read more..." below)

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The city of Edmonton is kicking off public engagement on the Northwest LRT line from NAIT to the Northwest city limits with an open house. City staff will outline the project scope at this event.

When: Tuesday, April 10, 4 - 8 PM
Where: Calder Hall 12721 120 St

The City is hosting a series of events in 2012 to get feedback on the Northwest LRT corridor. Public input will be used to help develop a concept plan that will go before City Council in October.

The open house is an opportunity to learn more about the project and how the city will engage with the public going forward. You will also be asked to identify opportunities or issues. Read more to see the proposed LRT route.

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Walkability adds strength and enjoyment to the fabric of community life. While out walking, we meet our neighbours, get some exercise, visit local shops, and enjoy public spaces. We also become the 'eyes on the street' that enhance safety and reduce crime.

 

As you know COCL is a very large community and there are a number of walking trails, lakes and green spaces but, we do not all know where they are or how to get there from our neighborhoods. We want to provide information about where the trails are located and their entry points, what they link to (business, lake, school, or playground) and how many minutes it will take to walk or bike there. Our hope is to provide information and maps so you and your family can get out and enjoy your community.

 

The Community League will be working with the City of Edmonton to create these Community Walking Maps and in order to do so we need your help. If you are interested in working on the Community Walking Map project please email the president or leave a phone message at 780-478-1957 with your name, phone number and email address.

For the 30th time, the Castle Downs Recreation Society is once again hosting its one-week HOCKEY SCHOOL at the Castledowns Recreation Center, from August 20th through August 25th, 2012, for Novice through Bantam for player’s aged 6 to 14 years. Participants are expected to register in the appropriate age group according to the upcoming 2012-2013 EMHA Season.

 

The focus of the school is on hockey skills and skating development. Each day, new aspects of the game are featured providing players with an excellent opportunity to learn new skills with emphasis placed on a fun-learning environment. The school culminates with our “Game Day Saturday”, where the participants get to show off their stuff in a game setting.

  

All participants are expected to have good skating abilities and appropriate hockey knowledge for their age group.

For more information, contact hockey@castledowns.ca, or check out www.castledowns.ca.

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COCL will be working a casino to raise funds for activities and amenities in your community on May 20 & 21, 2012 at Casino Yellowhead (12464 153 Street).

Volunteers are needed: check out the fundraising page for details.

Edmonton Census starts April 1. Your reponses help determine how much federal and provincial funding the city receives, so make sure you answer the door when they come knocking! Check out the census poster for details.

Census workers are needed: serve your community and make some extra money. more details here.

Please be a considerate and responsible pet owner when walking your dogs. Dogs are only allowed to be off-leash within the boundaries of designated off-leash areas. Beyond your yard, please make sure you keep your dog on a leash. You can walk your dog on-leash along any trail on parkland, city boulevards, or area that is signed on-leash.

According to City of Edmonton by-laws, dogs are not permitted on school grounds, playgrounds, sports fields or picnic sites.

The City of Edmonton maintains a full listing of off-leash dog parks on their website. Off-leash parks around our community league boundaries include Orval Allen Park and Berm (grassy berm east of 127 St from 153 to 167 Ave, including Orval Allen Park) and Caernarvon (south boulevard on 153 Ave from 126 St to Castle Downs Road).

The playground is coming!!

The City has approved our funding - the last piece of the puzzle to build Phase 1 of the playground! Construction is slated for Spring/Summer 2012. An official construction date has not been released so please check back to the website regularly for updates.

Check out our Parks & Rec page for a sneak peek of the playground (under Park Plans) and find out how you can help with construction!