AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Options

The PAC Out-of-School Child Care Survey, conducted in Summer 2024, revealed a significant gap in before- and after-school care options within our school community. Many families are currently on the waitlist for the Our House Out of School Care Program. Based on past experience, if a child does not secure a spot when they first start school, it may be a long wait before one becomes available—often not until they age out of the program.

To help families navigate the available options, we’ve compiled a list of potential after-school programs, including Our House for reference.

To view the current extracurricular program offerings hosted at the school, please click here.

If you're interested in helping to research, develop, or support new after-school or out-of-school care solutions, we welcome your involvement! Please reach out to us at pac@simonfraserelementary.com, and we’ll connect you with others who share this goal.

The list below is organized as follows:

  1. Programs on-site

  2. Programs offering school pick-up

  3. Programs requiring off-site drop-off

Please contact the business directly for the most up to date information.

PROGRAMS ON-SITE

  • Before and after school care as well as spring, summer, and winter camps.

    Type - Vancouver Park Board (Mt Pleasant Community Centre) licensed child care.

    Location - On school grounds

    Contact - 604-707-0311 / Website

    School pick up - YES

PROGRAMS OFFERING SCHOOL PICK UP

  • Before and after school care as well as spring, summer, and winter break.

    Type - Private

    Location - Outdoor / on school grounds

    Contact - 778-882-7480

    School pick up - YES

  • After school until 5:10 pm. Full-time or part-time monthly membership.

    Type - Private business. Martial arts program.

    Location - 2440 Main Street

    Contact - 236-865-2297 / Website

    School pick up - YES (drop off also available)

  • After school until 5:45 pm. Full-time or part-time monthly membership (flexible online booking).

    Type - Non-profit. Martial arts program.

    Location - 187 East 11th Avenue

    Contact - 778-870-1772 / Website

    School pick up - YES (walking school bus)

  • After school until 6 pm. Part-time or full-time 2-5 days per week. Monthly membership.

    Type - Private business. STEAM education - coding, robotics, 3D design, and digital arts for kids age 5-15 years.

    Location - 1025 Kingsway

    Contact - 604-283-6788 / Website

    School pick up - Call to inquire about availability/options, as it is subject to change.

  • After school until 5 pm with some flexibility to 6 pm. Part-time or full-time 2-5 days per week. Monthly membership.

    Type - Private business. Martial arts training program focusing on mental and physical development. Age 5+.

    Location - 3302 Fraser Street

    Contact - 604-437-0065 / Website

    School pick up - Will expand fleet to include SFE if there is enough interest from the school. Call to inquire about availability/options.

  • After school until 5:30 pm, offers other evening programs. Full-time or part-time (flexible online booking). Spring and winter camps.

    Type - Private kids club. Neuro-inclusive, accepts autism funding.

    Location - 191 East 10th Avenue

    Contact - 778-870-1772 / Website

    School pick up - YES (walking school bus)

  • After school until 5:30 pm. Spring, summer, and winter camps.

    Type - Private business. Yoga program.

    Location - 88 East Broadway

    Contact - 604-326-2995 / Website

    School pick up - YES

PROGRAMS REQUIRING OFF-SITE DROP OFF

  • Various after school classes until 8:00 pm. Various day camps.

    Type - Private business. Coding program.

    Location - 6684 Main Street

    Contact - (604) 203-2633 / Website

    School pick up - NO

  • After school until 5:30 pm. Spring and summer camps.

    Type - Private.

    Location - Outdoor program in parks and at playgrounds.

    Contact - (604) 868-3758 / Website

    School pick up - Minimum four students to provide pick up. Call for availability / options.

  • After school until 5:30 pm. Grades 1-7. Summer camps.

    Type - Non-profit program.

    Location - 395 East 6th Avenue

    Contact - (604) 874-0117 / Website

    School pick up - NO

  • After school until 5:30 pm. Grades 1-7. Summer camps.

    Type - Non-profit program.

    Location - 2875 St George Street, 1st floor

    Contact – (604) 879-9118 / Website

    School pick up - NO