August Highlights

Back to school season is approaching!

Read on for resources and information about our events and programs this month!

Ready to learn?

Our literacy programs start in September - Register NOW!

For Adults:

Reading, writing, and math skills.

For Families:

Families that learn together, thrive together! Discover new ways to engage and learn with your child.

For Children:

Our programs not only help young children to achieve good reading skills, but also to instil the love for reading.

Visit our literacy programs page

Friends Camp is a Wrap!

Don't worry if you missed out on our Friends summer camps, registration for the fall is open NOW!

Ready to get registered? Visit our website for more details.

Here’s what our summer camp participants had to share about the program:

Free Workshop: Getting Ready for Junior High

The transition to junior high is associated with increased expectations for independent learning. Higher achievement is associated with goal setting, efficient use of time, organization, and planning during these years.

Join Registered Psychologist, Meadow Schroeder, to help develop the strategies and habits that will help your grade 4-6 student successfully navigate the demands of junior high.

Book a Workshop

NEW! ADHD Coaching Support Group for Teens

We are starting a new ADHD Teen Coaching Support Group! Groups are kept small with a limit of five participants per group. The cost is $150 for six one-hour sessions.

We have a list of topics that cover managing ADHD at home and school. Participants will receive the list of topics and can vote for their choice for each of the six sessions.

Registration is open now for our September group.

Find out more

Thank you Kinsmen!

The Kinsmen Club of Calgary is one of CanLearn's founders and long term funders too; this year alone, the Kinsmen donated $20,000 to CanLearn’s clinical programs - wow!! A huge thank you to the Kinsmen, as well as all the wonderful volunteers that helped out at this year's Stampede.

CanLearn Literacy Day Open House - Save the Date!

Celebrate International Literacy Day with CanLearn on September 7, 2023 🎉 Join us for our open house event and enjoy activities, food, prizes and a round table discussion on literacy in Alberta!

September 7, 2023, from 5pm - 8pm.

Hosted at CanLearn Society

1117 Macleod Trail SE

Calgary, AB T2G 2M8

Volunteer Opportunity - Read Below!

CanLearn is holding a Casino at ACE Airport Casino on Sept 12th and 13th, 2023.

We are still looking for volunteers to help at the event - no prior experience is needed.

Interested? Please email rfrenette@canlearnsociety.ca to learn more.

Introducing The Literacy Champions Network

The Literacy Champions Network emerged as a result of the strong relationships and shared passion among the twelve literacy organizations that were previously affiliated with The Peter Gzowski Foundation for Literacy.

Today, the Literacy Champions Network stands as a united force, working diligently to address the literacy challenges faced by their communities and fostering literacy skills and opportunities for all Canadians.

Stay posted for social media campaign as we approach International Literacy Day!

Read the full origin story here

CanLearn Resources for Back to School

Podcast: ADHD and Back to School

This podcast episode provides parents with some tips for helping the new school year be successful for students who have ADHD.

Listen to the podcast here

Webinar: Smoothing the Transition to Back to School

As summer winds down and kids get ready to go back to school, many parents wonder how they can help their children adjust to the new school year. School transitions are tough for all kids, but even more so for students with ADHD.

Watch the webinar here

Podcast: Transitioning to Post-Secondary

This podcast may be beneficial for parents of teenagers or young adults who are considering attending university or college. Suggestions for how to make a smooth transition and information about funding and setting up supports and accommodations is provided.

Listen to the podcast here

Birdies for Kids Ends August 31

There is still time to multiply your charitable impact! Birdies for Kids is accepting donations until August 31.

Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink is a fundraising program designed to allow CanLearn to receive additional funding. As a charity partner, we receive 100% of donations, which are matched by up to 50%.