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.
2026 Programs
After School
Art Club
Grades 6 to 10
Tuesday Drop-in running:
January 6 – June 16, 2026
2:55pm – 4:45pm
Drop-in Art Club is a space for kids to be weird, artsy, hangout, and eat snacks. Sometimes facilitated, always self-directed. Kids can bring their own project, use anything on the art cart, or do no art at all! Collaborative playlist by the youth. Snacks are always provided.
Facilitated by meika johnson (they/them). meika is an artist, educator, and professional weirdo. They are a part 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.
Cooking Club
Grades 6 to 9 (Lake Trail students only)
4 Sessions running Wednesdays:
April 22 – May 13, 2026
or
May 20 – June 10, 2026
2:55 – 4:30pm
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 educator and mom who loves to share her love of cooking with youth. She use to work at Lake Trail, and it’s a great joy of her to see the kids growing and changing.
FREE
April – May, Register here
May – June, Register here
** Youth who have not yet attended Cooking Club will have priority registration**
Nature Club
Grades 5-9
6 Sessions running Thursdays:
April 30 – June 4, 2026
2:55pm – 4:45pm
Start Spring off by jumping in puddles, playing games, and connecting with pals in the magical Morrison Creek Forest behind Lake Trail School! Students will be outside, learn cool nature facts, eat snacks, and have a great time outdoors!
Facilitated by Shaina Friedman, a Hand-in-Hand Nature Educator, who cares about nature connection, youth empowerment, resliancy, and building up the confidence of all her nature buddies!
Note: This program takes place outdoors, rain or shine, and students must be equipped for the weather. If this is a barrier for your family, email us (programs@ltces.ca) and we can help source needed items.
FREE
Lunch Time
GSA
Lake Trail Students only
Thursdays at Lunch in the Shop Room!
September – June
Inviting every flavour of the rainbow from Lake Trail to join us for weekly Skittle Squad! We have snacks, games, crafts, and best of all you can be your unapologetic rainbow self and connect with other awesome youth.
Facilitated by VP of Queer Centre Comox Valley, meika johnson (they/them) and Jessica Kerekes Rinn (she/her), Lake Trail Student Counsellor.
FREE
No registration required
Garden Tea Time
Grades 6-9
Tuesday at Lunch in the Garden!
April 28 – June 23, 2026
FREE
No registration required