AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
A variety of after-school programs are offered each term for students to explore interests, stay active, and connect with friends.
Registration will open at 7 am on September 14
Registration is now open. Program details, schedules and registration links are below.
A parent volunteer gathers and shares information about after-school programs offered by independent local providers,at thes chool or at nearby facilities. Programs change throughout the year and may include art, sports, dance, STEM and more.
When registering your child, remember to include the program on your child's EMERGENCY and GUARDIAN RELEASE FORMS. These forms went home with all students on Fri. Sept. 11th.
Please note: The Highlands PAC does not run, supervise, vet, endorse or insure these programs. Each provider operates independently and is fully responsible for its own registration, fees, staffing,supervision, transportation, safety and liability insurance. Participation is voluntary, the Highlands PAC assumes to liability for these programs.
Before registering, we encourage families to ask providers about staff criminal record checks, supervision rations, insurance, and pick-up and drop-off arrangements.
Art Adventures: Paint, Create & Make!
TUESDAYS 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Art Adventures is a fun, hands-on after-school
program where every week brings a completely
different creative experience. Students will
explore painting, printmaking, mixed media,
sculpture, imaginative 3D design and more.
Projects are designed to be engaging for a range
of ages, giving children the chance to learn new
techniques while still having lots of freedom to
bring their own ideas and personalities into their
artwork.
Grades K-4, located at St. Catherine's Church
Paper Crow Creative Arts
WEDNESDAYS 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Hands-on arts and crafts using painting, collage, clay, sewing, tie-dye, and more! This program encourages creativity, individuality, and skill-building in fine motor development, literacy, and self-expression. Activities are tailored to two age groups.
Grades 1–3 and Grades 4–7, located at Highlands United Church
Lights Up
WEDNESDAYS 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Lights Up After School offers a safe, fun, and engaging program where students learn singing, dancing, and acting in a supportive environment alongside peers their own age.
No need for after-school pick-up—students are supervised by our instructors from dismissal. Each term wraps up with a lively performance for friends and family!
Grades 1-7, located at St. Catherine's Church
Farsi Language Class
WEDNESDAYS 3:00 - 5:00 pm
The Program follows the official British Columbia Farsi curriculum, focusing on key language skills like reading and writing. What makes our program unique is the way we bring learning to life — through art, music, and hands-on crafts that make every lesson engaging and fun. Join us to give your child a vibrant, creative, and enriching experience while building confidence and fluency in Farsi.
Grades 1-7, located at St. Catherine's Church
North Shore Basketball Academy
THURSDAYS 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Skill development in dribbling, passing, shooting, and gameplay. Each session
includes drills, competitions, and teamwork exercises. Students also learn about sportsmanship,
leadership, and fitness. Participants will receive an NSBA T-shirt.
Grades 5-7, School Gym
Chess Club
THURSDAYS 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Led by Master-level player James Chan (top 10 in BC), the Chess Club covers fundamentals for beginners and advanced strategies for experienced players. Students practice by playing with peers at varying levels. Includes a premium ChessKid.com account. Questions? Contact James (chan_james17@hotmail.com)
Grades 1-7, Ms. Johnson's Classroom
Robotics with BrainSTEM
MON-FRI @3:45pm or 5:15pm, SAT @10:30am
Hands-on STEM program using VEW 123 robotics. Students design, build and code robotics with card-reader coding and visual programming. Each week introduces new challenges, encouraging innovation, problem-solving and teamwork.
Grades 2-7, located at 730 Marine Dr. Transportation Required.
Richa Jiu Jitsu
FRIDAYS 3:00 - 5:00 pm
The Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu program focuses on self-defence without striking. Students build confidence, discipline and resilience while learning non-violent conflict resolution. Classes focus on developing motor skills, balance, problem-solving and teamwork in a safe and structured environment.
Grades 3-7, located at St. Catherine's Church
NIBA Robo Builders
MONDAYS 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Kids dive into hands-on building, programming, and creative challenges in an energetic, supportive setting. Using brick components, motors, and sensors, they design interactive models and bring them to life with block-based coding. Through guided tasks and open-ended exploration, students build STEM skills, confidence, and a real sense of what they can create with technology. All equipment and materials are provided.
Grades 3-6, located at NIBA STEM Academy, Edgemont
NIBA Game Builders
TUESDAYS 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Kids use block-based programming to design their own interactive games — building characters, game logic, levels, and win/lose scenarios. Along the way they explore concepts like variables, loops, conditions, and animation, experimenting and troubleshooting as they bring their ideas to life on screen. All equipment and materials are provided.
Grades 3-6, located at NIBA STEM Academy, Edgemont