Wondering what to do with the kids after school? Once the school day ends, kids have an opportunity to pursue their passions and connect with kids from other schools through engaging lessons and classes. Extracurriculars provide kids with a chance to spend more time doing what they love.Ā  Check out these awesome after-school programs being offered around Metro Vancouver.


Alliance FranƧaise Vancouver

For 2025, Alliance Française Vancouver is offering after-school and weekend classes beginning September 6th for children and teens. The classes are organized by age (3.5-5 years | 5-7 years | 8-11 years | 12 years & up) and by skill level within these groups, ensuring that each child is enrolled in a class that is appropriate for age and skill level. For more details, click here.


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Arts Umbrella’s team of arts educators and staff are excited to lead programs in Art & Design, Dance, and Theatre, Music & Film. Try your hand at Sketch Comedy and Improv, Architecture & Environmental Design, or a Parent and Me Program for early learners. Classes available for ages 2-22. Plus, Arts Umbrella offers additional programming at its Surrey Centre location. For more details, click here.


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If you have a child between the ages of 6-18 years old who is looking for a place to have fun, develop close friendships, and increase confidence, thenĀ Gateway Academy has just what you are looking for! Gateway Academy classes are organized into Acting or Musical Theatre, and further grouped by age and ability. For more details, click here.


Rosewood Hunters & Jumpers

This Fall, it’s time to hop in the saddle and fulfill a dream!Ā Rosewood Hunters & Jumpers offers professional riding lessons for all ages and experience levels out of their idyllic location in Southlands, nestled amid sprawling estates and stables. It is the perfect place for horse lovers to learn to care for and ride a horse without ever leaving the city! For more details, click here.


Spirit of Math

AtĀ Spirit of Math, students are encouraged to pursue their learning in subjects not often covered in traditional school classes and to dive deeper into their learning using a combination of critical and creative problem-solving. Spirit of Math is an exclusive after-school private school, and is best suited for high-performing and highly motivated students with an overall average of B+ or higher. For more details, click here.


StagecoachĀ 

Encourage your child’s passion for performance this Spring with Stagecoach North Shore classes for kids. Whether your child has been taking classes all year or is ready to step on stage for the first time, Stagecoach offers supportive and experienced instructors for all ages and levels. Classes are available for kids as young as 4 up to 14+. For more details, click here.