ATTENTION: The offices of Camrose Adult Learning Council, Camrose Adult Read & Write, and Camrose Family Literacy have moved to a new location; 2nd floor, 4707-56 street, Camrose (former Gardner College).

The Camrose Adult Read & Write Program has a new phone number as of January 1, 2012. 780-672-8754.

What is Literacy?

Literacy is the ability to understand and use printed information in daily activities at home, at work, and in the community. People use their literacy skills to:

• Read to a child
• Write a grocery list
• Apply for a job
• Find a street
• Order from a menu
• Use a bank machine
• Travel
• Read a birthday card
• Follow a recipe
• Apply for a license
• Help with school work
• Use a computer
• Complete an Income Tax form

Literacy skills help people:

• find information
• set goals
• work with others
• solve problems
• make decisions

People with literacy skills:

• have more choices about their lives and more control over those choices
• are more likely to lead healthier lives, earn more money and help their children be the best they can be

	Featured Programs (check the Program List for all programs) Literacy Award Celebration Community Registration Night Displayers Learning, Arts & Recreation Guide 2012