Lunch and Learn

The Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta is dedicated to nurturing the professional development of our Child and Youth Care Counsellors.

We are delighted to present our Lunch and Learn program for Fall 2026 season!

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Fall 2026 Schedule

Registration is OPEN!

October 15, 2026

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Registration is open until October 14, 2026

ColourSpectrums โ„ข A Universal Language Nourishing Diverse Child and Youth Care

Presented by: Rob Chubb

Sort four colourfully illustrated ColourSpectrums cards to reveal your personality as a unique spectrum of BLUE emotional intelligence, GREEN intellectual intelligence, RED physical intelligence and YELLOW organizational intelligence. Yup! You are more intelligent than you โ€œthink.โ€ So are the children and youth we work for. It’s not how intelligent they are, it’s how they are intelligent. Engage in an innovative dynamic process of self-reflection, small group discussions and activities that deliver humour (ha-ha! learning) and insights (ah-aha! learning)
while naturally enhancing self-esteem, team-esteem, communication and child and youth care effectiveness. You will be able to use this universal language of colours to engage children and youth to support BLUE emotional development, GREEN cognitive development, RED physical development and YELLOW organizational development. ColourSpectrums focuses on the strengths and assets of these four developmental domains.

You will be inspired by Robโ€™s signature stories using ColourSpectrums in a multitude of child and youth care programs in group homes, residential settings, the Youth Emergency Shelter, the Star Project, Building Healthy Communities, Refugee Youth from war torn countries, Teepee Campouts and Foster Children’s Support Groups. ColourSpectrums is a regular feature in the Bachelor of Child and
Youth Care degree program at MacEwan University. Experience rapid, exciting and long-lasting learning in a positive atmosphere of respect, fun and entertainment. Sort the cards at https://www.colourspectrums.com/sort-cards

Biography of Rob Chubb, B.A.
Rob is a graduate of the University of Victoria, B.C., with a Bachelor’s Degree (with distinction) in Child and Youth Care. He was a faculty member with the Child and Youth Care Program at Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton for over 20 years. He is the founding director of ColourSpectrums, inspiring human development through innovative education, interaction and fun. Rob is the author of 3 ColourSpectrums books, father of 3 and foster parent of 30 children.
He is a seasoned child and youth care professional, post-secondary educator and business entrepreneur. From foster care in Australia to group homes in the High Arctic, Rob has balanced his professional career and family life with diverse experiences in group homes, residential settings, community-based programs, therapeutic foster care, schools and community programs for over 30 years. He brings a unique wealth of experience and energy to his presentations at local, national and international venues. Rob believes learning should be fun and looks forward to facilitating this experience for you. Contact Rob at www.colourspectrums.com

These Lunch and Learns are provided free for CYCAA Members.ย  Members must log in to register.

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The Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta Lunch and Learn Program, is now available to individuals from other CYC Provincial Associations for a nominal fee.

This program is not limited to child and youth care counsellors, as anyone can participate by paying a small fee. The decision to expand the program to a wider audience was made in response to numerous requests from individuals outside of the association’s membership.

Pricing

Other CYC Provincial Associations:

$10.00 per session

Individuals without membership:

$20.00 per session

CYCAA Lunch and Learns for Non-Members