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 2024 Programs
Drop-in Garden Club
Grades 6 to 9
Thursdays, starting April 4, 2024
3:15pm – 4:45pm
Watermelons, popcorn, pickles, and berries? YES PLEASE! Learn hands-on how to grow your favourite fruits and veggies. Club members will get to decide what we plant in our school garden.
Garden Club will run through the spring, summer and fall so students can harvest their bounty.
Facilitated by Vivian Vaillant.
FREE
No registration required – this is a drop-in program. Everyone welcome.
After School Forest Club
Grades 4 to 7
6 sessions running Wednesdays:
Dates TBA
3:15pm – 4:45pm
Spend time exploring the forest after school! Together we will unwind from the day and connect with nature. Activities may include storytelling, making plant salve, nature art, shelter building and basic whittling, depending on the interests of the group.
Facilitated by Karolane Gelineault and Kat Radford.
FREE
Registration opens April 5
Reading Buddies (Big Buddies)
Grades 6 to 9
6 sessions running Tuesdays:
April 23 – June 4, 2024 (no session May 21)
3:15pm – 4:30pm
Reading Buddies pairs students from grades 2-5 who are looking to practice and improve their reading skills with a ‘big buddy’ teen volunteer. Big Buddies are role models who are interested in working with younger children and helping them develop a love of reading and learning.
Facilitated by Allison Sanders, Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre.
FREE
Registration opens April 5
Reading Buddies (Little Buddies)
Grades 2 to 5
5 sessions running Tuesdays:
April 30 – June 4, 2024 (no session May 21)
3:15pm – 4:30pm
Reading Buddies pairs students from grades 2-5 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!
Facilitated by Allison Sanders, Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre.
FREE
Registration opens April 5
Cooking Club
Grades 6 to 9 (Lake Trail students only)
Dates TBA
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.
FREE
Registration coming soon.