SMS's After School Learning Programs cater to both SMS and non-SMS students from Kindergarten through Grade 6. Discover a range of engaging and educational opportunities designed to foster curiosity and skill development. Our offerings span STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), Arts, and Health and Wellness, featuring activities tailored to enrich both mind and body.
FALL 2024
Join Craig Wilkinson after school to learn tennis! Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this program caters to players of all levels. Over the course of 8 weeks, expect a blend of skill-building, gameplay, and plenty of fun on the court.
Program Highlights:
- Ball throwing, catching, and coordination exercises to enhance hand-eye coordination and footwork.
- Introduction and practice of various tennis strokes and grips, starting with static drills and progressing to dynamic ball hitting.
- Engaging tennis-related games that reinforce lesson techniques.
GRADES | K-6
DATES | Fridays from September 20 to November 22, 2024 (No classes on October 25 and November 1, 2024)
HOURS | 3:20 - 4:20 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR | Craig Wilkinson
COST | $200
Santa is an accomplished seamstress with over 30 years of experience teaching children. She has completed various courses in pattern design and loves being creative in this field.
By the end of this course, students will be able to read a pattern, lay it out on fabric, pin, cut, and sew a pair of cotton shorts with an elastic waistband. They will use a sewing machine under strict supervision, with only one student using the machine at a time. All fabric and materials will be provided.
GRADES | 4-6
DATES | Mondays from September 23 to December 2, 2024 (No classes on September 30, October 14, and November 11, 2024) (8 sessions)
HOURS | 3:20 – 4:20 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR | Santa Brussow
COST | $180
GameMakers Classes are a fun and engaging way for students to experience immediate progress and enjoyment in creating video games. Children love video games which gives us an opportunity to teach math, science, art, reading, writing and basic computer literacy.
In this dynamic and engaging environment, students will have the chance to design their characters, visually captivating backgrounds, immersive sound effects, and captivating storylines. Our curriculum introduces students to the fundamental principles of computer programming through the use of Scratch Blocks, a programming language developed by MIT specifically for primary school students.
GRADES | 3-6
DATES | Wednesdays from October 09 to November 27, 2024 (8 sessions)
HOURS | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR | Nanan STEM Academy
COST | $250
Discover the creative world of 3D printing! Using 3Doodler pens, we'll blend art, engineering, and technology to transform 2D concepts into 3D designs. Through individual and team activities, you'll enhance your creativity and problem-solving skills as you tackle exciting design challenges.
GRADES | 2-5
DATES | Thursdays from October 10 to November 28, 2024 (8 sessions)
HOURS | 3:20 – 4:20 p.m.
INSTRUCTORS | Engineering for Kids Vancouver Island
COST | $270
Students will create a beautiful holiday evergreen centerpiece with cedar, fir, pine, and other last-lasting seasonal greens that will be collected around the SMS campus. This can be a wonderful gift!!! Enjoy the spirit of this beautiful season with music and hot chocolate.
GRADES | 4-6 on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, and Grades 7-12 on Wednesday, December 4, 2024
HOURS | 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR | Ian Holt
COST | $30
WINTER 2025
This workshop will strengthen and benefit your growing child. We are offering an eight-part holistic approach to creating and maintaining personal boundaries and street‐smart self‐defence skills for girls. Through verbal, graphic, and physical demonstrations and exercises, students will learn the basic steps for mental, emotional, and physical responses to threatening situations they may encounter. We will also train for non-aggressive boundary breaches where de-escalation and standing up for themselves are key to developing their self-worth and understanding their place in the world. We outline personal boundaries from family to strangers and the various responses to uphold them.
GRADES | 5-6
DATES | Mondays from January 20 to March 10, 2025 (No classes on February 17 (7 sessions)
HOURS | 3:20 – 4:20 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR | Yvette Andre - Sixth Sense
COST | $270
If you thought knitting was only for grandmothers, think again! Knitting is a fun activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Everything starts with learning the basic knit and purl stitches and building other fundamental skills such as casting on and off. Participants will gain confidence through practice and build towards simple projects. Learning to knit is a calming, mindful practice as well as an excellent outlet for creativity.
GRADES | 3-5
DATES | Tuesdays from January 21 to March 11, 2025 - 8 sessions
HOURS | 3:20 – 4:20 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR | Naomi Bar-Hanan
COST | $130
This fun program helps students develop a global mindset and build international awareness early in life! Explore cultural differences across countries, geography games, famous landmarks, world currencies, current global events, the role of international institutions like the UN, and more. Students role-play as diplomats and come up with solutions to key global problems like hunger, poverty, and pollution
GRADES | K-3
DATES | Wednesdays from January 22 to March 12, 2025 - 8 sessions
HOURS | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR | SPARK Business Academy
COST | $280
Santa is an accomplished seamstress with over 30 years of experience teaching children. She has completed various courses in pattern design and loves being creative in this field.
By the end of this course, students will be able to read a pattern, lay it out on fabric, pin, cut, and sew a pair of cotton shorts with an elastic waistband. They will use a sewing machine under strict supervision, with only one student using the machine at a time. All fabric and materials will be provided.
GRADES | 4-6
DATES | Wednesdays January 22 to March 12, 2025 - 8 sessions
HOURS | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTORS | Santa Brussow
COST | $180
Does your child like robots? Do they want to continue to learn how to program them? This class is for them! Our young engineers will review the basics of coding then work on more in depth concepts using our Sphero robots and tablets. Through both individual activities and teamwork, they will develop their creativity and problem-solving skills as well as their coding skills to complete the challenges that await their robot friends. Note for Parents: Previous robotics and coding knowledge is NOT required.
GRADES | 2-5
DATES | Thursdays January 23 to March 13, 2025 (8 sessions)
HOURS | 3:20 – 4:20 p.m.
INSTRUCTORS | Engineering for Kids
COST | $270
SPRING 2025
Learn how to make sweet and tangy lemonade – and make money by selling it! Experiment with recipes, design flyers, learn how to count money, make change and tally your profits. Then, in a showcase finale event, launch your lemonade stand and sell, sell, sell, and raise funds for a charity students select!
GRADES | K-3
DATES | Wednesdays From April 9 to May 28, 2025 - 8 sessions
HOURS | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR | SPARK Business Academy
COST | $280
Students in Grades 5-12 are invited to join Highland Pacific Golf's after-school program. Led by certified PGA of Canada professionals and tailored to all skill levels, the program guarantees personalized coaching. With a low student-to-instructor ratio of 6:1, participants receive focused guidance to enhance their technique and strategic grasp of the game.
GRADES | 5-7 and 8-12 (2 groups)
DATES | Wednesdays from April 9 to May 28, 2025 - 8 sessions
HOURS | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Departure from SMS at 2:30 p.m. and return at 4:30 p.m. Golf lessons are from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
*Ian Holt will take the group from SMS to Highland Pacific Golf. Parents have the option to pick up their child(ren) at the golf course or SMS. We will provide more details.
INSTRUCTORS | Highland Pacific Golf and Ian Holt
COST | $400
LOCATION | Highland Pacific Golf
Do you want to find out how planes stay up? What about how we can get to space? Aerospace engineering might be for you! In this class, we’ll create, test, and refine a variety of flying machines using the Engineering Design Process. Construct a shock absorbing system to protect your astronauts in a lunar vehicle, create your own air-powered rocket to launch into the sky, assemble a model blimp for flight, and more!
GRADES | 2-5
DATES | Thursdays April 10 to May 29, 2025 (8 sessions)
HOURS | 3:20 – 4:20 p.m.
INSTRUCTORS | Engineering for Kids
COST | $270
Join Craig Wilkinson after school to learn tennis! Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this program caters to players of all levels. Over the course of 8 weeks, expect a blend of skill-building, gameplay, and plenty of fun on the court.
Program Highlights:
- Ball throwing, catching, and coordination exercises to enhance hand-eye coordination and footwork.
- Introduction and practice of various tennis strokes and grips, starting with static drills and progressing to dynamic ball hitting.
- Engaging tennis-related games that reinforce lesson techniques.
GRADES | K-6
DATES | Fridays from April 04 to June 6, 2025 - 8 sessions (No class on April 18 and May 16) - 8 sessions
HOURS | 3:20 - 4:20 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR | Craig Wilkinson
COST | $200
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