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After-School Programs
CCSS offers a variety of After-School Programs for students in grades K to 9 in three sessions throughout the school year. All programs are free of charge and include a healthy snack.
Take Home Kits
Potion Station Take Home Kit
Grades 3-5
Potion Station Take Home Kit
Grades 3-5
Created by Kate Ashton
Pick up October 8
Undercover area
Max 15 Students
In this take home kit you will create a magical wand to make your potions come to life, a fountain of fury, jewel studded dragon egg and a dazzling dream lantern. There are enough supplies to design your own potions as well. All supplies & instructions included. Kits will be ready for pick up October 8. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Sensory Play Take Home Kit
Grades K-2
Sensory Play Take Home Kit
Grades K-2
Created by Kate Ashton
Pick up October 8
Undercover area
Max 15 Students
Poke it, shake it, mix it and squish it, all in the name of play! Make your own glitter jar, playdough, chalk paint and foam dough in this fun take home kit for grades K-2. All supplies & instructions included. Adult supervision is recommended for younger children. Kits will be ready for pick up October 8. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Mondays
Drop-In Youth Centre
Grades 6-9
Drop-In Youth Centre
Grades 6-9
Youth Centre Staff
Mondays & Wednesdays 2:45- 6 PM
September 9 - December 18
Meet in Youth Centre
A safe, inclusive space for youth to spend time. Stop by after-school to play pool, foosball, board games & PS4. Make art, hang out with friends and enjoy some food from the concession. THIS IS A DROP-IN PROGRAM. Youth must have an annual Youth Centre membership to attend. Click register to be directed to the online form. FMI on our Centre please visit our Youth Centre page under programs.
RED Lego Club
Grades K-2
RED Lego Club
Grades K-2
Parent volunteer needed!
2:45 - 4 PM
October 21 - November 25
Meet in Library
Max 10 Students
Get creative and build with Lego. Participants can work on their own creations or build as a team. Lego is provided, all you need to bring is your imagination. Please leave your Lego at home. We don’t want you to lose your favourite pieces. FMI about volunteering contact us directly via contact us page or include your info with registration. No class Nov 11.
Garden Club
Grades 1-5
Garden Club
Grades 1-5
Felice Gilpin
2:45 - 4 PM
September 23 - October 28
Meet in Strathcona Garden
Max 8 Students
Join us in the garden to plant bulbs, taste some fall harvest, learn about seed saving and prepare the soil for a long winter's rest. Enjoy games, art projects and other garden inspired activities to learn about the critters and plants that make the garden amazing. Program runs rain or shine, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. No class Sept 30 or Oct 14.
Tuesdays
Young Cooks II
Grades 6-8
Young Cooks II
Grades 6-8
Raine & Maija
Tuesdays 2:45- 4:30 PM
October 22 - November 12
Meet in Foods Room
Max 10 Students
In partnership with LUSH Valley. Join the chefs from LUSH in this 4 week cooking program. Learn culinary and food safety skills in a safe and engaging environment. Make a variety of recipes using various cooking techniques and gain confidence and empowerment in the kitchen.
Young Cooks
Grades 3-5
Young Cooks
Grades 3-5
Rayne & Maija
Tuesdays 2:45- 4:30 PM
September 24 - October 15
Meet in Foods Room
Max 10 Students
In partnership with LUSH Valley. Join the LUSH Valley chefs in this 4 week cooking program. Learn culinary and food safety skills in a safe and engaging environment. Make a variety of recipes using various cooking techniques and gain confidence and empowerment in the kitchen.
Junior Jewelers
Grades 4-6
Junior Jewelers
Grades 4-6
Breanna Brosko
Tuesdays 2:45- 4 PM
September 24 - October 15
Meet in Youth Centre
Max 8 Students
Join us at the Youth Centre after school to learn how to create different bracelets, earrings and necklaces with Breanna and the Jr. Jewelers. All supplies & instruction included.
Needle Crafternoon
Grades 3-6
Needle Crafternoon
Grades 3-6
Liz Brookfield
2:45 - 4 PM
October 1 - November 19
Meet in Library
Max 6 Students
Learn the basics of cross-stitch including pattern reading and beginner stitches by working a simple sampler. Students will create a finished piece that can be mounted in a frame or sewn as a patch on to your favourite bag or jacket. This is a beginner friendly class with no needlework experience required.
Primary Painters
Grades 1-3
Primary Painters
Grades 1-3
Jasmine Boyer
Tuesdays 2:45- 4 PM
October 22 - November 12
Meet in Youth Centre
Max 8 Students
It's time for some process art painting fun! Create your own works of art using a variety of techniques such as blotto, cotton swabs, scraping and more.
Wednesdays
Drop-In Youth Centre
Grades 6-9
Drop-In Youth Centre
Grades 6-9
Youth Centre Staff
Mondays & Wednesdays 2:45- 6 PM
September 9 - December 18
Meet in Youth Centre
A safe, inclusive space for youth to spend time. Stop by after-school to play pool, foosball, board games & PS4. Make art, hang out with friends and enjoy some food from the concession. THIS IS A DROP-IN PROGRAM. Youth must have an annual Youth Centre membership to attend. Click register to be directed to the online form. FMI on our Centre please visit our Youth Centre page under programs.
Run Like A Girl – A CCSS & CCFS Program
Grades 2-5
Run Like A Girl – A CCSS & CCFS Program
Grades 2-5
Heather Thomson
Wednesdays 2:45- 4 PM
September 25 - October 30
Meet in front of Strathcona
Max 8 Students
In partnership with the Cumberland Forest Society. For girl and girl identifying students. Learn to trail run in a supportive group setting. Build strength and endurance, learn trail running technique and explore the Cumberland Trail Network. All levels welcome. Perfect timing to train for the Perseverance Trail Run!
Pool Skill Building Evenings
Grades 6-9
Pool Skill Building Evenings
Grades 6-9
Matt Zacharias
Wednesdays 5- 6 PM
October 2 - October 23
Meet in Youth Centre
Max 8 Students
Learn new pool skills and practice your moves with experienced pool player Matt Zacharias. Each week participants will meet in the Youth Centre to advance their skills and then play round robin style games.
Green Lego Club
Grades K-2
Green Lego Club
Grades K-2
Parent volunteer needed!
Wednesdays 2:45- 4 PM
October 23 - November 27
Meet in library
Max 10 Students
Get creative and build with Lego. Participants can work on their own creations or build as a team. Lego is provided, all you need to bring is your imagination. Please leave your Lego at home. We don't want you to lose your favourite pieces. FMI about volunteering contact us directly or include your info with registration.
Fibre Arts for Kids
Grades 3-6
Fibre Arts for Kids
Grades 3-6
Samantha Cheong
2:45 - 4:30 PM
October 9 - October 30
Meet in Beaufort Multi-Purpose Room
Max 10 Students
Learn the basics of weaving and macramé. Explore simple circular weaving while creating a woven bowl and/or cup, create your own woven bracelet/bookmark, and macramé key chain. Students will create fibre arts crafts using found objects in nature, items that can be found at home, and of course string/yarn. Beginner class with no previous fibre arts knowledge required.
Ride Dig Ride
Grades 6-9
Ride Dig Ride
Grades 6-9
UROC Trail Crew
3 - 5 PM
September 25 - October 16
Meet in undercover area
Max 8 Students
In partnership with United Riders of Cumberland. Learn about mountain bike trail building and maintenance. Ride up, do some trail maintenance, and get a ride in on the way down. Please dress appropriately for all types of weather, bring a water bottle/hydration pack and work gloves. All skill levels welcome. Loaner bikes and helmets available for those who don’t have their own. Participants must have a 2024 UROC membership. Contact us for more details.
Thursdays
Girls Group
Grades 6-9
Girls Group
Grades 6-9
Charlotte Campo & Jasmine Boyer
Thursdays 2:45- 5 PM
September 12 - December 19
Meet in Youth Centre
Girls group welcomes all girl identifying people be that cis, non-binary, or trans girls in grades 6-9. Learn to play pool, create art & craft projects, use the button maker and more. THIS IS A DROP-IN PROGRAM. Annual Youth Centre Membership required. Click on register to go to online form.
Babysitter Meet & Greet Prep Sessions
Grades 6-9
Babysitter Meet & Greet Prep Sessions
Grades 6-9
Kate Ashton
Thursdays at lunchtime
October 17 - November 21
Meet in Youth Centre
Max 15 Students
The Fall Babysitter Meet & Greet is scheduled for November 21. If you'd like to attend and meet new babysitting clients, sign up for our prep sessions to learn more. Create a resume, marketing materials and learn some interview skills. You must attend the prep sessions to participate in the event.
Building Connections at the Lodge- Session 2
Grades 2-5
Building Connections at the Lodge- Session 2
Grades 2-5
Pam Twin
2:45- 4:30 PM
November 7 - December 12
Meet in front of Strathcona
Max 10 Students
Join Ms. Pam on weekly visits with the residents at Cumberland Lodge. Get to know these lovely folks who have led enriching and varied lives. We will mix it up and vary activities each week. Some days we will help serve tea and mingle, other days we will sing and mingle. We can also do some art, play games and, you guessed it, mingle! Students must be healthy (no colds/flus) on our visit days. No class Nov 21.
Building Connections at the Lodge- Session 1
Grades 2-5
Building Connections at the Lodge- Session 1
Grades 2-5
Pam Twin
Thursdays 2:45- 4:30 PM
September 26 - October 24
Meet in front of Strathcona Building
Max 10 Students
Join Ms. Pam on weekly visits with the residents at Cumberland Lodge. Get to know these lovely folks who have led enriching and varied lives. We will mix it up and vary activities each week. Some days we will help serve tea and mingle, other days we will sing and mingle. We can also do some art, play games and, you guessed it, mingle! Students must be healthy (no colds/flus) on our visit days.
Mountain Bike Club
Grades 4-9
Mountain Bike Club
Grades 4-9
UROC & Parent Volunteers
2:45– 5 PM
September 19 - October 24
Meet in undercover area– Strathcona Building
Max 25 Students
In partnership with United Riders of Cumberland. Ride the local trails in a supportive group environment. All levels welcome. Students will be split into groups based on interest and skill level. Participants must have a 2024 UROC membership and take their bikes to Dodge City Cycles for a complimentary bike check. Group size is dependent on the number of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering please contact us directly as a criminal record clearance and other paperwork is required.
History Detectives
Grades 3-6
History Detectives
Grades 3-6
Museum Program Coordinator
2:45 - 4:30 PM
October 10 - November 28
Meet in front of Strathcona
Max 8 Students
In partnership with Cumberland Museum & Archives. Get ready to explore and discover Cumberland's rich history and uncover some of its greatest mysteries in this exciting program. Solve murder mysteries, learn about the ghost haunting the mine, and participate in creative art-making projects connecting to community and culture at the Cumberland Museum & Archives. The instructor will meet students at the school and walk them to the museum. Students must be picked up (or walk home) from the Museum, 2680 Dunsmuir Avenue. No class Oct 31 or Nov 21.
Beginner Mountain Bike Skills
Grades 3-6
Beginner Mountain Bike Skills
Grades 3-6
Erica Spizawka
2:45 - 4:30 PM
September 19 - October 17
Meet on basketball court behind Strathcona
Max 8 Students
A 5 week program for students who are new to mountain biking. Participants will gain confidence through skill development on school grounds. The program will finish off with a ride in the Cumberland Trail Network. Please note that this program is for beginners. Students who are already comfortable riding trails can sign up for Bike Club. Loaner bikes & helmets are available for those who don’t have their own.