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.
Winter 2025 Programs
Comic book Club
Grades 6 to 10
Tuesday Drop-in running:
January 14 – March 11, 2025
3:15pm – 4:45pm
Afterschool Comic Book Club comes to Lake Trail! Join Meika in creating characters, stories, comic strips, and silly creations. This program focuses on having fun during the process of creating comics.
Facilitated by Meika Johnson (they/them). Meika is an artist and educator who has been running comic book club for 5 years. 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.
Sewing Club
Grades 5 to 10
6 sessions running Wednesday:
February 5 – March 12, 2025
3:15pm – 4:45pm
Learn how to use a sewing machine, read a pattern, and make your own clothing! Build confidence in your hand made creative powers.
Facilitated by Valerie Sherrif. Valerie is a retired teacher and LTCES volunteer extrodinare who is passionate about recycling, mending, and skill sharing.
All materials provided. We will ask students to bring in an article of clothing they would like to mend or upcycle.
FREE
Cooking Club
Grades 6 to 9 (Lake Trail students only)
4 Sessions running Wednesdays:
February 5 – February 26, 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 (Big Buddies)
Grades 6 to 9
6 sessions running Thursdays:
February 6 – March 13, 2025
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.
This program takes place at Lake Trail Community School.
Note: The first session on February 6 will be only for Big Buddies. This session will provide introduction to the program, and an opportunity for Big Buddies to learn about their responsibilities.
PARENT INFO NIGHT, Jan. 30, 6:30-7:30pm at Lake Trail School in the Library. In order to access funding for this program we need to have one night of parents+youth. Rest of Reading Buddies you can drop youth off.
Facilitated by Allison Sanders. Allison is the Literacy Outreach Coordinator with Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre.
FREE
Reading Buddies (Little Buddies)
Grades 2 to 5
5 sessions running Thursdays:
February 13 – March 13, 2025
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!
This program takes place at Lake Trail Community School.
PARENT INFO NIGHT, Jan. 30, 6:30-7:30pm at Lake Trail School in the Library. In order to access funding for this program we need to have one night of parents+youth. Rest of Reading Buddies you can drop youth off.
Facilitated by Allison Sanders. Allison is the Literacy Outreach Coordinator with Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre.
FREE