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.
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:
Programs on-site
After school extracurricular programs - current term offerings
Programs offering school pick-up
Programs requiring off-site drop-off
Please contact the business directly for the most up to date information.
PROGRAMS ON-SITE
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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
Afterschool Extracurricular programs
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Junior and senior, once per week in the gym from 3-4 pm
Type - Non-profit society
Location - On school grounds
Contact - President, Robert Ford: president@vems.ca / Website
School pick up - YES
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Grade 1-6, Tuesdays in the library 3-4:10 pm
Type - Private
Location - On school grounds
Contact - (847) 742-6966 / Website
School pick up - YES
PROGRAMS OFFERING SCHOOL PICK UP
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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
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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 StreetContact - 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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
