Wondering what to do with the kids after school during these dark, rainy days? Once the school day ends, kids have an opportunity to pursue their passions and connect with kids from other schools through engaging lessons and classes. Extracurriculars provide kids with a chance to spend more time doing what they love. Check out these awesome after-school programs being offered around Metro Vancouver.
Arts Umbrella
Art is powerful. An art education in the lives of our children and young people provides foundational skills they need for a meaningful, purposeful life. Arts Umbrella, a distinguished arts education facility in Vancouver, offers programs to children and youth ages 2 – 22. Kids develop confidence, discipline, and creative expression through art, dance, and theatre. Plus, they’ll be inspired to a life of joy as they discover passions and unique skills!
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Gateway Theatre Academy
If you have a child between the ages of 6-18 years old that is looking for a place to have fun, develop close friendships, and increase confidence, then Gateway Academy has just what you are looking for! Gateway Academy classes are organized into Acting or Musical Theatre, and further grouped by age and ability. Plus, Gateway Academy is offering two exciting NEW programs this year: Acting for Stage and Film (ages 14-18) and Musical Theatre Performance (ages 11-18)
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Mindset Math
Resiliency, critical thinking skills, and curiosity are the skills students most need to use to be successful in an ever-changing and evolving world, and at Mindset Math, those skills are valued and taught explicitly in a fun and creative atmosphere. With a combination of Singapore Math instruction, Question Formulation Technique, and hands-on exploration, students take control of their learning and are better able to understand and apply new skills that may or may not be taught in a traditional classroom setting.
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PJ Kids Club Preschool
Register your child for a preschool program where kids are encouraged to play, learn and grow as they experience the world around them. Located on the grounds of Pauline Johnson Elementary, PJ Kids Club has been educating children ages 3-5 since 1981. They offer half-day preschool classes in the morning and afternoon, and full-day classes that align more closely with school hours.
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Place des Arts
What program will light a fire in your child’s heart this fall? Where do their passions lie? Tap into your child’s inner artist at a place where they care about creativity and self-expression through art. Place des Arts offers quality arts education in Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, Music, Dance and Movement, and Literary Arts. They offer a wide range of classes for all ages and skill levels, making it easy to find the right class for your child.
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Stagecoach
Unlock your child’s star quality with lessons designed to foster creativity, courage and success! Stagecoach Vancouver North Shore has decades of experience providing exceptional performing arts education that kids and parents rave about. Whether your child is stepping on the stage for the first time or is a seasoned performer, Stagecoach lessons in the three disciplines of musical theatre- singing, dancing, and acting- are supportive and transformational. Classes start as young as 4 years old and run to age 14+.
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Vancouver Academy of Music
The Vancouver Academy of Music is excited to partner with the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) to introduce the Smart Start program for children ages 0-6 to jump-start their music education. Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, the Smart Start program, developed by Dr. Sean Hutchins and the RCM Neuroscience Research Center, is designed to blend music education and neuroscience in an inclusive and positive atmosphere with many movement-based games.
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Vancouver Chess School
If your child loves playing Chess or has just started to show an interest in learning, then enroll them in Winter camps at Vancouver Chess School. With over a decade of experience and highly qualified coaches and instructors, Vancouver Chess School is a leader in chess education with small class sizes, one-on-one instruction, and competitive tournaments. Through this approach, students progress through levels: Absolute Beginner for those who have never played before, to Master, the highest level.
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Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics
Tumble your way through winter with lessons for your kids at Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics! Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics is one of Canada’s largest and most successful clubs. Operating in two facilities – located at Millenium Sports Facility and St. James Community Centre – the club consistently produces some of Canada’s top gymnasts who are successful at both the provincial and national levels. Lessons at Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics this winter ensure your whole family stays active during the long, cold months ahead, and help kids burn off some much-needed energy while learning valuable skills from qualified instructors.
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