After School & Youth Programs
We aim to create after school programs that are requested by youth, led by experienced facilitators and community mentors, and engaging for youth participants.
LTCES offers free after school programs for students attending Lake Trail Community School.
Youth from other schools are welcome in some after school programs, depending on space. We also offer some programs for younger students. There may be a small fee for these participants, with bursaries available if cost is a barrier.
Email programs@LTCES.ca if you have any questions about our after school programs.
Spring 2025 Programs
Art Club
Grades 6 to 10
Tuesday Drop-in running:
April 1 – June 17, 2025
3:15pm – 4:45pm
Afterschool Art Club. Join meika in this drop in program. meika will lead a weekly project from sewing, to melty beads, to comics, and much more. Supplies available for self directed projects.
Facilitated by meika johnson (they/them). meika is an artist, educator, and professional weirdo. They are apart of the Comox Valley Queer Artist Collective and the program coordinator at LTCES.
FREE
No registration required. Drop-in at the Art Room at Lake Trail Community School.
Stop Motion Club
Grades 5/6 and 7-9
6 sessions running Tuesdays or Wednesdays
Grade 7/8/9 – April 22 – May 27, 2025
Grade 5/6 April 23 – May 28, 2025
3:15pm – 4:45pm
FREE
Cooking Club
Grades 6 to 9 (Lake Trail students only)
4 Sessions running Wednesdays:
May 7 – May 28 , 2025
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Build your confidence in the kitchen, learn new techniques and cooking skills, and prepare a variety of delicious, nutritious dishes. Students will taste what they make and take home leftovers.
Facilitated by Jayneen Pannell. Jayneen is an Educational Assistant in SD71. She has many years of experience working in the food industry, and considers herself an avid foodie.
FREE
Reading Buddies
Grades 2 to 10
4 sessions running Thursday:
May 8 – 29, 2025
3:15pm – 4:45pm
Reading Buddies pairs students from grades 2-9 who are looking to practice and improve their reading skills with a ‘big buddy’ teen volunteer. In addition to reading, there will be snacks, games, and word play! Sign up as a Big or Little buddy! This program is in partnership with the Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre.
Facilitated by Allison Sanders. Allison is the Literacy Outreach Coordinator with Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre.
FREE
Garden Gnomes
Everyone welcome!
Thursdays, April – October
4-6pm April
5-7 for May – September
Join us in the Community Garden every week for our work/party. We will be planting the flowers, vegetables, and herbs we would like to grow this summer. Potluck dinner, snacks provided. Come empty handed with an open heart! Bring the whole family. No garden experience necessary.
FREE
No registration required
email foodandgarden@ltces.ca for more info