FHCA

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Address

Forest Heights
Community Centre
1700 Queens Blvd
Kitchener, ON
N2N 3L6

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Office Hours

Hours vary depending on programming and time of year.

Visit our Contact page, or call ahead to confirm.
(519)-741-2621


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Programs

Programs

We offer programming in three sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring) from September to June, and limited courses in the Summer. We also offer low-cost (and free) Drop-In programs for all age groups. Pre-registration may be necessary for some Drop-In programs.


newsletter

The Newsletter/Program Guide is published three times a year (and a Summer one when running)

Click here to download the latest newsletter and program guide.


Program Registration

Register for programs with ACTIVE Net

Spring 2023 Program Registration starts March 7 @ 8:30 am.

Our program guide is available online.
For more information, please email us at programs@fhcakitchener.ca
Keep checking here and our Facebook page for updates!


How to Register for Programs

You can register safely and easily online, using the City of Kitchener's Active Net portal.

To register online, you will need:

  • Course codes (available online, in our Newsletter, or in Active Kitchener)
  • Internet access
  • Credit with a valid expiry date (Visa, Master Card, American Express)

If you have no Internet connection, or to pay in cash, drop by any City of Kitchener Community Centre. City staff will be happy to assist.


Forms

Informed Consent and Waiver Form: Adults

Download the waiver form for adult programs to sign and return by the first class.

Informed Consent and Waiver Form: Children and Youth

Download the waiver form for children and youth programs to sign (by a parent or guardian) and return by the first class.


Sessions and Dates

Forest Heights Community Association Inc offers regular programs and activities throughout the fall, winter, and spring. As of 2015, the FHCA offered two adult Yoga courses in the summer.

The FHCA newsletter is delivered to homes in the Forest Heights, Forest Hill, and surrounding area three times a year. The Active Kitchener is delivered to all homes in the City of Kitchener four times a year.

Information for the upcoming session is available on this web site and WEBreg at the same time as the door-to-door delivery.

The following chart shows when program information is available for each session.

Session Dates Program Info Registration Starts

Fall

Sept to Dec

August

August

Winter

Jan to March

November

November

Spring

April to June

February

March

Summer

July to August

May/June

May/June


Disability / Special Needs

If you or your child has a disability or special need and requires accommodation to participate in programs, one-to-one assistance may be available. Please call 1-866-969-9994 or 519-741-2229(TTY) for more information.


Refund Policy

Participants may withdraw from a program online or at the centre 7 days prior to the start of the program.
After that time, any refund request must be DOCUMENTED with an explanation of circumstances. Requests will be adjudicated by the Association for a determination.


Cancelled Programs

If an entire program is cancelled, a full refund will be issued.


Transfer Policy

Requests to transfer programs must be made prior to the third class taking place and will be based on program availability. Transfers after the third class must be approved at the program supervisor's discretion.


Weather Cancellations: Inclement Weather Policy

If the centre is closed, all programs are cancelled for the entire day. Programs are no longer cancelled automatically due to school closures.
Check your local radio stations or visit www.kitchener.ca for updates. Classes cancelled due to inclement weather will be rescheduled if possible.