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.  Check out these awesome after-school programs being offered around Metro Vancouver.

Alliance Française 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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Learn French from the very beginning with help from Canadian Parents for French. Their French Footprints Parents Resource Hub, specifically geared for ages 0-6, is packed with tools, ideas, and encouragement to make learning fun and accessible for the whole family. This FREE resource includes blogs, podcasts, songs, books, and other materials to make teaching easy. For more information, 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, then 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! 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.

Science BC

Whether you’re looking to supplement in-school learning or looking for a curriculum for home-schooled students, Science BC is a leader in delivering quality Science education. Students have three options for optimal learning: they can attend live, online classes, they can sign up for the self-paced learning option if they aren’t able to attend classes, or parents/students can purchase fun and colourful slides expertly prepared by the Science BC team to teach themselves the material. For more details, click here.

Spirit of Math

At 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.

Stagecoach 

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.

UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach

Science, Technology, and Engineering, and Math (STEM) are at your fingertips with UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach programs this Fall! As part of the UBC Faculty of Applied Science, Geering Up Engineering Outreach provides youth with a multitude of STEM learning experiences outside of the classroom in a fun, welcoming environment. Youth who are passionate about STEM and those looking to explore the fields further are encouraged to participate in UBC Geering Up’s weekly Saturday clubs! Classes start September 20th! For more details, click here.

West Point Grey School of Music

A leader in quality music instruction, West Point Grey School of Music is home to teachers who are exceptional in their own musicality to inspire children and youth on their own path. Whether your child is interested in piano, guitar, ukulele, bass, violin, viola, cello, harp, or writing their own music, West Point Grey School of Music offers flexible one-to-one classes throughout the year for beginner and advanced students. For more details, click here.