Looking for kids' programs & classes around Metro Vancouver? We've got you covered! Luckily for all of us, Metro Vancouver is full of great activities & classes for parents looking for healthy, active, educational, FUN opportunities for their kids.
Check out our 2024 Guide to After School Classes & Programs below for this year's top picks, including Sportball Vancouver, Little Kitchen Academy, School Of Rock Vancouver, This World's Ours Centre, and so many more. Programs outside of school time are a fantastic way to introduce your kids to new and interesting topics and develop lots of different skill sets. It's the perfect opportunity to expand their minds to what the world has to offer!
We've made it easy to find one near you with options in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Squamish, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, Whistler, and White Rock.
KIDS PROGRAMS & CLASSES
IN METRO VANCOUVER
SPORTBALL VANCOUVER
Suitable Ages: 2 - 12 years
Location: Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, White Rock, North & West Vancouver, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Langley, Richmond, and Vancouver
Why They're Awesome: Sportball's non-competitive classes keep kids focused on the fun side of sports. Kids who play multiple sports through childhood stay active longer and are more likely to find success later in competitive sports. At Sportball, Multi-Sport classes provide an amazing foundation for a lifetime of active living. Sportball kids are kept moving and engaged, learning a new skill from a different sport each class. They bundle 8 sports – soccer, baseball, basketball, football, hockey, volleyball, golf, and tennis into one registration. By introducing your child to a variety of sports, they will have the opportunity to find out which one feels right for specialization in later years. Coached with Purpose using Sportball Methodology, children from 2 - 12 years old have a blast at Sportball programs while developing confidence, competence & physical literacy, helping them build skills for life. Click HERE to register today!
SCHOOL OF ROCK VANCOUVER
Suitable Ages: 4 - 18 years
Class Location(s): Vancouver
Why They're Awesome: Give your kids the chance to shine where music students grow into real musicians! School of Rock is a music school for all skill levels, ages (toddlers to adults), and musical aspirations. Their revolutionary program combines 1-on-1 instruction with group band practices & fosters a passion for music performance. Rock 101 is one of School of Rock's top programs for kids & beginners where students have a weekly group rehearsal to learn to play classic rock songs and a weekly private music lesson to learn concepts & skills behind their performance songs. And they also offer amazing kids camps during the winter, spring & summer breaks! We love that School of Rock is centrally located near Cambie & Broadway in Vancouver and students can choose guitar, bass guitar, drums, singing, keyboard, or piano. Click HERE for details!
LITTLE KITCHEN ACADEMY
Suitable Ages: 2-18 years
Locations: Edgemont (North Vancouver), and Fraser (Vancouver)
Why They're Awesome: Little Kitchen Academy is the leading Montessori-inspired cooking academy in Metro Vancouver providing an empowering environment to learn practical life skills, confidence, independence & healthy eating habits. Their age-based curriculum taught during 3-hour cooking classes teaches practical life skills and food literacy. Kids collect fresh ingredients from the pantry and use them to create their own meals to enjoy with other students at the community table. Each child also has their own fully-equipped workstation and learns how to use tools safely and correctly while making a new recipe at each class. Kids always leave Little Kitchen Academy excited about the ingredients, recipes, and foods they have tried, and even feel empowered to prepare them at home for the family! Seasonal programs allow your child to experience a wide variety of tools, techniques & recipes during an entire season. Students are welcome to join mid-program and not miss out on the fun! Click HERE to learn more.
KITS GYMNASTICS CLUB
Suitable Ages: 3-14
Locations: Shaughnessy Elementary & Trafalgar Elementary in Vancouver
Why They're Awesome: Families seeking somewhere their kids can flip, tumble, and soar to new heights need to look no further than Kitsilano Gymnastics Club. With two spacious locations spanning 3400 and 4200 square feet each, their facilities are equipped with professional-grade gymnastics equipment, including tumble tracks, trampolines, and more, ensuring every child has everything they need to learn & have fun! We also love that Kitsilano Gymnastics Club offers different class levels running side by side. This makes it easy for siblings of varying ages and skill levels to participate simultaneously, simplifying scheduling and making life easier for busy parents. And their highly competitive rates make it affordable for as many children as possible in our community! Families can dip their toes in the water with a complimentary first class, allowing children to experience the excitement and joy of gymnastics firsthand. Click HERE to learn more!
THIS WORLD'S OURS CENTRE
Suitable Ages: 0 - 18
Location: Mount Pleasant in Vancouver
Why They're Awesome: This World’s Ours is an inclusive centre in the vibrant Mount Pleasant neighbourhood of Vancouver providing a safe, social space and a variety of programs for neurodiverse children & families. ALL children are welcome to participate in their programs. Founded by a compassionate mother whose inspiration came from her own three children, this unique space embodies the principles of inclusivity, safety & unconditional acceptance. We love that the ultimate goal of This World’s Ours is to provide comprehensive support for children and their families. They do this by offering Parent & Child Programs (0-5 yrs), Social Skills Groups (3-12 yrs), Children's & Youth Programs (5-18 yrs), Camps, Adult Programs, Birthday Parties, Parents' Night Out, and access to a variety of Service Providers & Therapy! Click HERE to learn more.
climb base5
Suitable Ages: 0 - 18
Locations: Coquitlam & North Vancouver
Why They're Awesome: Are your kids literally climbing the walls? With the long rainy season in Metro Vancouver, ours sure are! Let them "have at it" by booking climbing afterschool programs. At Climb Base 5, you can find youth programming from absolute beginner to world-class competitors and everything in between. Regardless of your young climber’s ambitions, their coaches guide the athlete intending to nurture the sport for lifelong enjoyment. No previous climbing experience is needed and the top-level instructors will make sure that safety comes first and everyone has a great experience. Click HERE to learn more!
After-School classes & programs by city
ABBOTSFORD
- From private lessons to group music exploration classes, there is something for everyone at How Music & Arts Academy
- Even the littlest of munchkins can feel the beat in classes at Music Together of the Fraser Valley
- From 1st steps to handstands, MyGym grows with your little ones in classes for 0-10 years old.
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
- Check out the math programs available at Mathnasium
Burnaby
- Have a ball in multi-sport, t-ball, soccer, floor hockey, and other non-competitive sports classes with Sportball
- Discover classes for kids aged 8 - 14 years at Under the Gui Coding for Kids
- Keep your stick on the ice with hockey and skating programs at Canlan Sports
- You can find a number of programs to help train your child to become a future builder, maker, inventor or entrepreneur at Steamoji
- Fine Arts programs for children aged 3+ at Kidoodles Art Studio
- Check out STEAM after school programs at Zen Maker Lab
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
- You'll wheely love the skateboard lessons for all ages and skill levels at One Love Skateboard
- Try Music Together classes at Brenda Nguyen Studio
CHILLIWACK
- Affordable classes for all ages and skill levels at Chilliwack Gymnastics and Dance
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
- Even the littlest of munchkins can feel the beat in classes at Music Together of the Fraser Valley
COQUITLAM
- Have a ball in multi-sport, t-ball, soccer, floor hockey, and other non-competitive sports classes with Sportball
- Explore kids french classes for all skill levels at Société francophone de Maillardville
- Public performing arts programs are available at Evergreen Cultural Centre
- You can find a number of programs to help train your child to become a future builder, maker, inventor or entrepreneur at Steamoji
- Climb the walls with classes at Climb Base5
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
- Check out the math programs available at Mathnasium
- You'll wheely love the skateboard lessons for all ages and skill levels at One Love Skateboard
- Discover classes for kids aged 8 - 14 years at Under the Gui Coding for Kids
- Even the littlest of munchkins can feel the beat in classes at North Shore Music Together
DELTA
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
- Check out the math programs available at Mathnasium
LANGLEY
- Have a ball in multi-sport, t-ball, soccer, floor hockey, and other non-competitive sports classes with Sportball
- Learn historical equestrian arts with classes at Academy Cavello
- From 1st steps to handstands, MyGym grows with your little ones in classes for 0-10 years old.
- You can find a number of programs to help train your child to become a future builder, maker, inventor or entrepreneur at Steamoji
- Keep your stick on the ice with hockey and skating programs at Canlan Sports
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
- Check out the math programs available at Mathnasium
- Even the littlest of munchkins can feel the beat in classes at Music Together Mission Ridge
MAPLE RIDGE
- Have a ball in multi-sport, t-ball, soccer, floor hockey, and other non-competitive sports classes with Sportball
- From 1st steps to handstands, MyGym grows with your little ones in classes for 0-10 years old.
- Try an aerial yoga class at Free Spirit Yoga & Pilates
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
- Check out the math programs available at Mathnasium
- Even the littlest of munchkins can feel the beat in classes at Music Together Mission Ridge
MISSION
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
- Even the littlest of munchkins can feel the beat in classes at Music Together Mission Ridge
NEW WESTMINSTER
- Have a ball in multi-sport, t-ball, soccer, floor hockey, and other non-competitive sports classes with Sportball
- Find individual and group instrument and vocal lessons and programs at Music Box
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
- Check out the math programs available at Mathnasium
- You'll wheely love the skateboard lessons for all ages and skill levels at One Love Skateboard
- Try dance, musical theatre, acting and production classes at The Stage Musical Theatre Academy
NORTH VANCOUVER
- Have a ball in multi-sport, t-ball, soccer, floor hockey, and other non-competitive sports classes with Sportball
- Learn practical life skills, confidence & healthy eating habits at Little Kitchen Academy
- Check out STEAM after-school programs at Zen Maker Lab
- Choose from a variety of instrument and vocal classes at Creativ Music
- Put in your dancing shoes and join a class at Tutu School
- Get creative with arts classes at 4Cats
- Celebrate your munchkin's special day at Kidding Around Yoga with Smiley Kylie
- Your party will be hopping with a Meet & Treat experience with Rabbitats Rescue Society
- Future engineers will love the STEM activities with classes at BrainSTEM Learning
- Climb the walls with classes at Climb Base5
- Enjoy kids yoga classes with Yoga Buggy
- Keep your stick on the ice with hockey and skating programs at Canlan Sports
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
- Check out the math programs available at Mathnasium
- Discover classes for kids aged 8 - 14 years at Under the Gui Coding for Kids
- Even the littlest of munchkins can feel the beat in classes at North Shore Music Together
PITT MEADOWS
- Have a ball in multi-sport, t-ball, soccer, floor hockey, and other non-competitive sports classes with Sportball
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
- Even the littlest of munchkins can feel the beat in classes at Music Together Mission Ridge
PORT COQUITLAM
- From math and coding to chess and languages, there is something for everyone at Solvedia Learning Centre
- Try private, recreational, or competitive classes at Shuttlesport Badminton Academy
- Check out STEAM after school programs with Zen Maker Lab
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
PORT MOODY
- Explore your creativity with a class at PoMoArts
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
RICHMOND
- Have a ball in multi-sport, t-ball, soccer, floor hockey, and other non-competitive sports classes with Sportball
- Enjoy Play, Music, and Art classes for kids aged 0-5 at Gymboree Play & Music Richmond
- Enjoy badminton and pickleball classes at Badminton Vancouver
- Try ballet & creative movement classes at Gabriela's Movement Studio
- From 1st steps to handstands, MyGym grows with your little ones in classes for 0-10 years old.
- Find martial arts lessons and after-school programs at Richmond Martial Arts
- You can find a number of programs to help train your child to become a future builder, maker, inventor, or entrepreneur at Steamoji
- Get creative with arts classes at 4Cats
- Design, build, and learn like an architect with classes at Petit Architect
- BC Curriculum-based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Kids aged 3 - 17 years can enjoy Visual Arts classes at Globalart
- Check out the math programs available at Mathnasium
- You'll wheely love the skateboard lessons for all ages and skill levels at One Love Skateboard
SQUAMISH
- Enjoy performing arts and yoga programs at Act Alive Academy
- Choose from a wide variety of dance styles at Howe Sound Dance Academy
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
- Even the littlest of munchkins can feel the beat in classes at Squamish Music Together
SURREY
- Have a ball in multi-sport, t-ball, soccer, floor hockey, and other non-competitive sports classes with Sportball
- From 1st steps to handstands, MyGym grows with your little ones in classes for 0-10 years old.
- Enjoy STEAM programs at Minimakers
- Find your favourite style of dance with classes at Panorama Dance
- Weekly riding programs start as young as 3 years old at A&T Equestrian
- Enjoy a wide variety of dance styles with classes at Artistic Edge Dance Academy
- Enjoy a wide variety of programs and courses at Coastal Climbing Centre
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Try coding and robotics courses at KidsForTech Education
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
- Check out the math programs available at Mathnasium
- You'll wheely love the skateboard lessons for all ages and skill levels at One Love Skateboard
- Even the littlest of munchkins can feel the beat in classes at Music Together Panorama
VANCOUVER
- Have a ball in multi-sport, t-ball, soccer, floor hockey, and other non-competitive classes with Sportball
- Check out School of Rock Vancouver where music students grow into real musicians!
- Learn practical life skills, confidence & healthy eating habits at Little Kitchen Academy
- Flip, tumble, have fun and gain new skills at Kitsilano Gymnastics Club
- Train to become a fully-fledged knight at Knight Academie for kids aged 8-14
- Enjoy Baby & Toddler and Mini Academy classes for kids aged 0-5 at Gymboree Play & Music Vancouver
- Find inclusive programs for neurodiverse families at This World's Ours Centre
- Choose from a wide variety of after-school programs and clubs at Brainboost Education
- Sample dance and performing art classes for kids aged 5 - 13 at Brightstars
- There is a team for athletes of all ages and skill level at Cheer Sport Sharks
- Register for astronomy, coding and robotics classes at Canada Youth Robotics Club
- Even the littlest of munchkins can feel the beat in classes at Westside Music Together
- Try out rollerskating classes for kids aged 6 - 16 at Rolla Skate Club
- Both recreational and competitive gymnastics classes are offered at Adiago International Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy
- Wondering what it takes to become a certified scuba diver? Kids as young as 10 can find out with a class at The Diving Locker
- Enjoy STEAM programs at Minimakers
- There are a wide variety of children's french classes available at Alliance Française Vancouver
- Swing into fun with classes at CircusWest
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
- Enjoy custom, imaginative, and magical classes at Luminous Elephant Studios
- Check out the math programs available at Mathnasium
- Your munchkins will love play2grow and baby sign classes at Circus Play Cafe
- You'll wheely love the skateboard lessons for all ages and skill levels at One Love Skateboard
- Tumble into kids classes at Tumbletown
- You can find a number of programs to help train your child to become a future builder, maker, inventor or entrepreneur at Steamoji
- Get creative with arts classes at 4Cats
- Dance the day away in classes at Boogaloo Academy
- Find yoga classes for the whole family at Uphoria Yoga
- Inspire playful imaginations and active bodies with classes at Yoga Buttons
- After school enrichment classes for children in grades K-8 with Bricks 4 Kidz.
- With classes for little ones starting at 4 weeks old, there really is something for everyone at the VSO School of Music
- Enjoy kids yoga classes with Yoga Buggy
- Bring a unique and interactive show to your birthday party with Vancouver Puppet Theatre
- Build a treehouse or design an animal habitat at your next party with Petit Architect
- Check out STEAM after school programs at Zen Maker Lab
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Try coding and robotics courses at KidsForTech Education
- Discover classes for kids aged 8 - 14 years at Under the Gui Coding for Kids
WEST VANCOUVER
- Have a ball in multi-sport, t-ball, soccer, floor hockey, and other non-competitive sports classes with Sportball
- Check out STEAM after school programs at Zen Maker Lab
- Register for astronomy, coding and robotics classes at Canada Youth Robotics Club
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
- Stretch yourself with classes at Kidding Around Yoga with Smiley Kylie
- You can find a number of programs to help train your child to become a future builder, maker, inventor or entrepreneur at Steamoji
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
WHISTLER
- Choose from a wide variety of dance styles and movement classes at Align Whistler
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
WHITE ROCK
- Have a ball in multi-sport, t-ball, soccer, floor hockey, and other non-competitive sports classes with Sportball
- Even the littlest of munchkins can feel the beat in classes at Music Together Panorama
- BC Curriculum based math and coding classes for kids aged 7 - 18 with GeekEdu
- Enjoy fun and educational soccer classes for children aged 1.5 - 7 years old at Little Kickers
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