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INFORMATION FOR THE STUDENT

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LOCATION

The Harrison Hotel, Harrison Hot Springs, is nestled in the mountains on the southern shores of Harrison Lake, a 11⁄2 hour (80 miles/120 km) drive east of Vancouver. Highway exits are well marked from both Highways 401 and 7.

REGISTRATION

Registration occurs in the Hotel Lobby from2:00-5:00 p.m. every Sunday. If you cannot arrive for regular registration (for any reason), please advise the CLC office at The Harrison 1-800-663-2266, Fax (604) 796-4726.

There are a limited number of single rooms available. Once the CLC’s complement of single rooms has been assigned, we will not accommodate any further single accommodation requests within the Harrison Hot SpringsHotel. Therewill be single rooms available at the Executive Inn (located one block from the Harrison Hotel).We would urge you to send your application with payment in early to ensure that you receive your desired accommodation and course.

CANCELLATIONS

If for any reason a student is unable to attend the course registered for, please inform the Registrar by fax or email no later than one week prior to the commencement of the course. Cancellations will result in a $100.00 registration fee charge. Delegates who are “No Shows” will be assessed a $100.00 registration fee and will be charged for one night’s hotel accommodation at the applicable rate.

CLASS SCHEDULES

Classes are held from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, except Friday, when they are from 9:00 a.m. - 11 :00 a.m.

A new students’ orientation will be held at 4:00 p.m. every Sunday

There is a General Session to open the School at 7:00 p.m. each Sunday. General Sessions will also be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.; and on Friday immediately following classes. General Sessions are an important part of the Winter School, and all delegates are to attend.

WHAT TO PACK

On Thursday night there is a social where many people dress more formally, but the style of dress is optional. Otherwise, the style of dress is casual. An activity centre is available and you may wish to bring sports equipment.

CHECK OUT

Please ensure that you check out of the hotel in the usual manner, and pay any extra charges billed to your room. Any disputed charges can be much more easily dealt with at that time. Accompanying guests must check in and out to avoid extra charges.

RECREATION FACILITIES

The pool facilities at the hotel are well known, and as well as the Healing Springs Spa which has a full range of spa treatments and services. Brochures are available at the hotel. Note: appointments are necessary. Other facilities including a limited fitness centre are also available.

Early morning walkers and joggers are a regular part of the Winter School, with coffee and juices provided daily in the lobby.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are also held nightly.

CHILD MINDING

If child minding is required at the School, the student must indicate so on the registration form.While the CLC will pay the actual childminding cost at the School, the student will be responsible for any additional hotel charges for the child. We are unable to accept any children under the age of 30 months. Delegates having additional child minding costs as a result of leaving their children at home should apply for compensation from their own union. More information on child minding policies and procedures is available from the CLC office. Local child minding arrangements cannot accommodate many special needs. If your child has any special needs, please contact this office.

TRANSPORTATION

The Winter School bus leaves the Vancouver bus depot at 12:30 every Sunday, with stops in Coquitlam and Surrey.  Please confirm your spot with the CLC office - space may be limited.

Sundays bus to Harrison

  • Arriving at Vancouver Depot at 12:15 leaving at 12:30
  • Leaving Coqutilam at 13:30
  • Leaving Surrey at: 14:00 at 15105 105th Ave Surrey Public Library parking lot
  • Arriving Harrison at: 15:30

Friday bus return to Vancouver

  • Leave Harrison at 12:00
  • Arriv Surrey 13:30    15105 105th Ave Surrey Public Library parking lot
  • Arriv at Coquitlam 14:00
  • Arriv at Airport 15:00 (for flights departing after 16:30)
  • Arriv at Vancouver Depot at 15:45

These hours are approx. only please arrive at depots early.

Many thanks to the Amalgamated Transit Union and Greyhound Canada for their assistance.

SPOUSES

The charge for a spouse is $380.00 per week additional to the single accommodation rate for a total of $1500.00. This is a package charge. Spouses are entitled to attend all school functions, including classes (space permitting). Contact the School Registrar ASAP for details if your spouse is attending the Sunday night orientation or the Thursday Social only. Daily rates are available. Guests must check-in and out to avoid over charges.

STUDENT BEHAVIOUR

Delegates to the Winter School should understand that a high standard of behaviour is expected of them. The key word is RESPECT – respect for all of the other people at the school. Specifically, sexual or racial harassment, persistent sexist behaviour or remarks, and exceptional rowdyism will not be tolerated. Past incidents have been dealt with severely. The residential setting of the Winter School does not relieve delegates of obligations for normal behaviour. All students deserve the opportunity to enjoy the Winter School. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.