Membership Fees, Program Subsidies, Inclusion Policy
Membership Fees
Membership is required to participate in BBNC programs.
A Family Resource Centre Membership (FRCM) fee of $40 entitles members to participate in all programs, including FRC Drop-Ins.
The fee for a Family Membership is $15, and the Individual Membership fee is $8. Each entitles members to participate in all programs excluding FRC Drop-Ins.
A Seniors membership costs $17, and entitles older adults aged 60 years and over to participate in programs at BBNC as well as all former City of Scarborough Centres. BBNC's Seniors membership also entitles older adults to attend adult classes at older adult rate.
Memberships are valid from September 1 of one year to August 31 in the next. All levels of membership entitle the holder to voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting.
Click here to download the Membership form.
Refund Policy
BBNC does not issue refunds, Instead, credit vouchers will be issued. Participants must request a credit before the third (3rd) class of the program session. Programs of less than 8 weeks require 3 days notification prior to the first class to obtain a credit. A $10 processing fee will be deducted.
Upon request, unused credit vouchers may be turned in for a refund if they are unused for more than 6 months. NSF cheques are subject to a $20 surcharge.
Cancellations
From time to time, due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather or instructor illness, a class may be cancelled. In such cases a make-up class will be scheduled, usually on the same day of the week, during the week following the end of regular program session. Credits will not be issued when a make-up class can be scheduled. BBNC reserves the right to cancel classes. BBNC reserves the right to cancel a participant’s enrollment in a program, if that participant is absent for 3 or more classes in a row. BBNC may then offer the spot to someone from the wait list.
Program Subsidies
The Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre does not want to see anyone denied access to our programs because of financial barriers. We have program subsidies available for people who cannot afford program fees. Program subsidy application forms are available at the front desk. Ask our staff for more information.
Click here to download the Subsidy Application form.
Inclusion Policy
In keeping with our mission and inclusive vision, we endeavour to provide a wide range of programs and services to meet the unique needs of individuals and groups in our community.
Our mainstream programs are integrated and we welcome participation by all persons, including persons with disabilities, at a level suitable to their ability and choice. Program descriptions provided are guidelines to help participants choose programs to meet their needs. *Please ask our staff or the instructors for clarification should you have any questions, comments or concerns.
*Please note that while our overall programming seeks to provide programs and services inclusive to all, we reserve the right to create individual programs for unique groups within our community.