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Out of School Care
BGCCA Out of School Care programs provide quality, affordable care in a safe and nurturing environment for children in kindergarten to grade 6 attending all schools in the Cochrane area.
OSC Programs run yearly during the school year from September to June at our 5th Avenue, Glenbow, Cochrane Ranche ClubHouse and Points West Club Locations.
We use a strengths based approach to seek out children's abilities, resources, and gifts to support growth through opportunities in developing socially, physically, intellectually, creatively and emotionally. Professional, qualified staff facilitate a culture of fun, acceptance and positive self-regard and love to play too!!
Out of School Care Spaces Available!
Spaces Available!
Looking for out-of-school care? We currently have spaces available for children in Grades 1–3 attending:
📍 Fireside School
📍 RancheView School
BGC Cochrane & Area provides a fun, welcoming environment where children can learn, play, build friendships and belong.
Limited spaces are available!
Please email lbourdage@bgccochrane.ca for all the details
Locations
Fifth Avenue Club
Located across from McDonald's on 5th Avenue, our 5th Avenue Club houses our Grade K-6 OSC Programs from schools across Cochrane and Summer Camps in July and August. OSC Programming is run on both levels of the Club with walkout access to the Lion's Club Rodeo Grounds, so our kids get lots of outdoor time (when the weather permits, of course!). We offer Before Care, Kinder Care, and After Care from this location for all schools except for some of our programs attending Glenbow School, which are run from our Glenbow and Points West locations. Glenbow School grades 3 - 6 After Care attend our 5th Ave location.
Before School: 6:30-9:00 am
After School: 2:30-6:00 pm*
Kinder Care: 6:30 am-6:00 pm
*2:00-6:00 pm on Fridays
111 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, AB T4C 0A4
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Glenbow Club
Located beside Glenbow School (on the south end) on Glenpatrick Drive, our Glenbow Club provides Kinder Care for children from Glenbow School only.
Before School: 6:30-8:00 am
Kinder Care: 6:30 am-6:00 pm
65 Glenpatrick Rd, Cochrane, AB T4C 1H3
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Points West
Located across from Home Treasures off 5th Ave. The Points West Club provides After Care for Glenbow grades 1 and 2. This location features a full kitchen for delicious snacks and meals, and plenty of green space!
After School: 2:30-6:00 pm*
206 5th Ave #8, Cochrane, AB T4C 1X3
Cochrane Ranche
Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this site is located at lower Cochrane Ranche and offers a nurturing environment where children can thrive in a truly picturesque setting. Children from Grades 1 and 2 from Elizabeth Barrett, Fireside and Rancheview schools attend this location.
After School: 2:00-6:00 pm*
*1:00-6:00pm on Fridays
80 AB-1A, Cochrane, AB T4C 1E2
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Elizabeth Barrett
Within Elizabeth Barrett School BGC Cochrane and Area has a dedicated room for before and after school care for children attending Elizabeth Barrett school.
Before School: 6:00 - 8:55 am
After School: 3:40-6:00 pm*
*1:00-6:00pm on Fridays
605 Fourth Ave N, Cochrane, AB T4C 1Y5
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Evergreen Corner
Evergreen Corner is located in a downstairs space in BGC Cochrane and Area's new administration building in historic downtown Cochrane. Evergreen Corner offers after school care for children atteneding Ranche View school.
After School: 2:00-6:00 pm
126 2 Ave W, Cochrane, AB T4C 1A8
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Membership
Memberships are required for BGCCA OSC programs and are valid between September 1 – August 31 each year. Membership does not guarantee registration, as OSC registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. All online registration forms must be completed, and the required paperwork and deposit must be provided BGCCA prior to the first day of participation in all of our programs.
Membership cost $10 per child OR $25 family (3 or more members)
**Certain activities require additional waivers (i.e. off-site trips, retreats etc.). Any additional waivers must be completed fully, signed and returned to the BGCCA by the first day of the activity. Members will not be able to participate if these waivers are not received by BGCCA.
Membership does not guarantee registration, as OSC registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.**
Transportation
We provide transportation services to and from Fireside and RancheView Schools for both morning and afternoon sessions. Additionally, we offer transportation to and from all kindergarten classes during midday hours. Please note that all other before and after-school care bus arrangements are managed by Southland and can be scheduled through Rocky View via PowerSchool and School Engage. Please be aware that we do not provide transportation services for Westbrook.
For general inquiries on our Out of School Care programs contact Hazel at 403-803 -7074 or hcarter@bgccochrane.ca
* We have a Cancellation policy of 30 days notice given in writing.