A surprising and generous donation has come to us from a local youth who believes in our cause. Are you ready for it? Sophia Vaillant has two extra tickets to the infamous Eras tour in Vancouver and has offered to raffle off the opportunity to join her at the concert!!! Tickets to the Eras tour are fetching as much as $5000.00 each on secondary selling sites and prices are rising as the concert draws near.

Sophia came up with the idea of a raffle and Friendship Bracelet Making Party after volunteering with us this summer. We are thrilled by the offer and the way Sophia wants to use this opportunity to grow connections in the community!

LTCES is hoping to raise $20,000 with the raffle and party.  Excitement is in the air as the staff and volunteers prepare for what promises to be the most fun fundraiser yet. Find out more and PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

Lake Trail Community Education Society

Lake Trail Community Education Society (LTCES) is a charitable organization based out of Lake Trail Community School in West Courtenay.

We offer programs and outreach activities based on the needs of the community including after school and youth programming, a community garden and outdoor hub, community events and drop-in evenings, and a free salad bar program for Lake Trail students.

LTCES is actively engaged in the life of the school and community and strives to make the school a neighbourhood hub accessible to everyone.

Our programs are offered for free, by donation, or with bursaries available, making them 100% financially barrier free.

Lake Trail Community Education Society creates meaningful and purposeful connections through programming and opportunities that support and strengthen our diverse community.

LTCES offers programming and opportunities for all ages. We recognize that intergenerational connections are a key part of a healthy community.

As a charity, we are able to harness the power of volunteers, community partner agencies, and our relationship with the school to create a space where all community members can feel a sense of belonging and connection.

What We Do

Community Programs

Accessible programming for community members of all ages.

After School Programs

Free programs for Lake Trail students and other community youth.

Garden & Outdoor Hub

Workshops, volunteer opportunities, and events in the garden.

Get Involved!

Volunteer, become a member, and make a donation to LTCES.

Join us for the
LTCES AGM

It has been an incredible year at Lake Trail Community Education Society. We look forward to sharing some of our accomplishments and inviting you to join our growing community at our Annual General Meeting and community supper. The supper takes place on October 24th. It is free to attend and all are welcome.

Annual Programming Report for 2023-2024

Curious about the ways LTCES has supported our community over the last fiscal year? Check out our annual programming report.