Kerrisdale Elementary School
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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Kerrisdale Elementary School
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
NOTE: After School Programs take place at Kerrisdale Main School
Kerrisdale Annex students are encouraged to attend all after school programs; however, please note: parents/caregivers are responsible for transporting their children from the Annex to the Main School.
Fall/Winter 2025 CALENDAR
Grade: 4 to 7
Dates: see right
Time: Tuesday + Thursday after school until 4pm
Cost: $570
Our Board Game Program encourages critical thinking and problem solving with strategy games such as Chess, Mastermind, Clue, Blokus and dozens of others to choose from. This screen-free program develops skills such as critical thinking, math, logic, planning, memory, communication, negotiation and leadership.
Focus Areas:
Strategic Foundations
Learning new board-games
Skill development
Game strategy improvement
Grade: K to 7
Dates: September 16 to December 16, 2025
Time: Tuesdays, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $419.74
The course content includes learning and mastering the use of pinyin to aid in reading characters, recognizing murals, practicing basic Chinese characters, and developing reading comprehension through traditional Chinese stories
Grade: 2 to 7
Dates: September 26-December 912, exclude holidays and PRO-D Days
Time: Fridays, 3:05 PM to 4:15 PM
Cost: $275 ($30drop-in session)
Room: 003
Please fill our the form in https://form.jotform.com/243307042211238 and send payment via e-transfer to rhyconsultingltd@gmail.com with parent and child's full name in the memo section
Grade: 3 to 7
Dates: October 7-December 2 2025
Time: Mondays, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Cost: $300, plus taxes and a $25 annual membership fee
Bricks Challenge lessons start with a brief demonstration that is immediately followed by building Young Engineers models. Participants use our building blocks set exclusively made by Young Engineers’ research and development team. Each lesson inspires students to create, build and learn through a fun and entertaining experience.
Brick Challenge is a program where our Young Engineers build and experiment with amusement park rides and robots. In the last lesson, our students choose their favorite model to rebuild and customize.
Grade: K to 3
Dates: September 15-December 15, 13 sessions
Time: Mondays, 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Cost: $375, plus GST
Students that are participating in Young Engineers’ Galileo Technic program will learn how to problem-solve from a mechanical engineering perspective, using their new math and physics skills.
Students work in groups to enhance their building skills by constructing complex models. Galileo Technic provides an advanced level of thematic study, by implementing mechanical engineering principles through building exciting models. In every lesson, students will build a new machine which they have analyzed all aspects of it operates e.g. the gear ratios.
Students will graduate the Galileo Technic program with new skills in Science, Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Math (STEM).
Grade: 4 to 7
Dates: September 15-December 15 (13 sessions)
Time: Mondays, 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Cost: $375, plus GST
Beginner class will focus on the basics while the continuing class will focus on playing more repertoire with various articulations. Taught by Charlene Lee, a former Lord Byng and QE Strings Program student. She currently works as a strings teacher at North Vancouver District and is passionate about strings education. Charlene has taught private lessons for over 10 years.
Beginner class: for students with little-to-no experience (Please contact Charlene at charlenelee2012@gmail.com)
Continuing class: for students with playing basics. Students will focus on playing more repertoire with various articulations.
Grade: 4 to 7
Dates: TBC
Time: Thursday, 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Cost: $396 (lessons only)
Room: Music room (outbuilding)
Register before March 31, 2025
We make it our mission to spark imaginative learning! As a leading science enrichment provider for children in Grades K-7, SETAM4Kids aspires to deliver unique, hands-on S.T.E.A.M (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) experiences to as many children as possible.
Grade: K to 7
Dates: September 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30; November 6, 13, 20& 27; December 4 & 11
Time: Thursdays, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Cost: $225 (including taxes)
Instructor Henry is a highly accomplished debater with extensive experience and numerous accolades. Students can expect to become strong debaters by enhancing their public speaking, confidence and critical thinking skills.
Grade: K to 7
Dates: September 17-December 17 (no class October 15)
Time: Wednesdays, 3:05 pm - 4:15 pm
Cost: $390 (tax included)
Payment: Please pay via https://forms.gle/kcPqoQW5sFvxKg2B6
We’ll tackle creative projects like a detailed a globetrotting koala, a playful nutcracker, and a dazzling Egyptian headdress that will whisk your artist back in time. A fall-themed illustration will also introduce them to warm and cool colour theory. With every lesson, your child will enhance their art skills, strategic thinking and self-expression. Creativity is calling—sign up now!
Young Rembrandts provide all classroom supplies and a trained instructor. Parents are responsible for transportation at class end.
Grade: 1 to 6
Dates: September 25-December 11, 2025
Number of Lessons: 12
Time: Thursdays, 3:05 pm - 4:15 pm
Cost: $276 (tax included)
Lights Up Musical Theatre after school program gives students the opportunity to sing, dance and act on Wednesdays right after school! Experience the joys and benefits of musical theatre by taking part in our after school program! These classes are a unique introduction to our musical theatre programs led by Lights Up staff. Students will be supervised from dismissal. No need to pick up your child until 5:15 pm!
SPRING SHOW: THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS
Seat belts, everyone! This Spring, we will be putting on a musical performance of “Magic School Bus”, created for our afterschool students! Inspired by the series of the same name, students will sing, dance, and act on a field trip through space with everyone’s favourite teacher, Ms. Frizzle!
Grade: K to 7
Dates: TBC
Time: Wednesdays, 3:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Cost: $365 (plus GST)
Shaolin Kung fu has a long history of m ore than 1500 years and a wide variety of types which represents one of the highest levels of Chinese traditional martial arts. With thoughtfully designed, age-appropriate exercises, our class focuses on developing core skills like balance, flexibility, and strength. Every session introduces new movements and challenges that inspire confidence and progress. Children experience the joy of movement in a safe, supportive environment.
Grade: K to 7
Dates: September-December (13 sessions)
Time: Wednesdays, 3:10 pm - 4:10 pm
Cost: $390
Payment: Please pay via e-transfer to shaolinyandi@gmail.com. Include your child's full name, grade and school's name in the memo section.