After-School Programs for 2025/2026

After school programs for young kids

Quite often, programs are run by schools (you'll find some of those listed above) but there are greater benefits to be found in professionally-run after school education programs. Camps or other professional organizations that put on programs will have equipment that go well beyond what you can find in schools. 

Of course, these are very beneficial to busy parents, who may be unable to get away from work in time to pick up kids. Specialized camps offering after school activities are also advantageous for parents who want to be proactive in helping their kids develop interests at an early age. Programs are geared toward meeting the children's needs at their particular age and stage.

When parents spread their net beyond the usual choices offered by schools, they'll find that there are a great variety of interesting and fascinating options. Of course, there are day camps with facilities that focus on a wide variety of interesting activities for kids, ranging from dance to martial arts to gymnastics and any other interest imaginable. 

After school programs for teens

Kids and older teens can take advantage of the unique opportunity offered by after school programs, to explore things they are interested. Camps and professional organizations offer programs after school in a variety of activities. Parents can appreciate that their older child is under the care and supervision of adults, and they can feel assured that their child is bettering him or herself in a disciplined environment focused on helping them grow and improve. In some cases, this improvement is an explicit aspect of after-school activities such as that gained in tutoring centres.   

Many of the programs listed or discussed above will offer other services to ensure that your child's needs are covered. They might include snacks, for example. Some of these programs may also include dedicated support for any special needs your child might have. 

Of course, you can also use our site to find popular camp types. STEM camps are one increasingly popular after school activity, allowing young learners to augment the education they are receiving in school. This kind of program, when offered in the less formal environment of a camp can make learning fun or newly exhilarating.

Sports camps such as soccer clinics and many other options are also a great way for kids to stay active and to deepen their love of their favourite athletic pursuit.

Find after-school programs by location

We list camps and programs from across the country. Below, you can find after-school programs in the location of your choice:

• Alberta after-school programs
• British Columbia after-school programs
• Ontario after-school programs
• Quebec after-school programs
• USA after-school programs

Find after-school programs by type

You can also use our sister site, OurKids.net, to find our much about kids lessons, classes, and after-school programs. Below, you'll find links to after-school programs of all types as listed on Camps.ca.

• Acting classes for kids
• Adventure programs for teens
• Arts programs after-school
  • Cooking classes
  • Drawing lessons
  • Fashion design classes
  • Guitar lessons
  • Painting classes
  • Photography classes
  • Theatre arts classes
  • Writing classes
• Dance classes
  • Ballet classes for kids
  • Ballroom dance lessons and classes
  • Breakdancing lessons
  • Hip-hop dance classes
  • Jazz dance lessons
• Education programs after-school
  • Coding classes for kids and teens
  • Creative writing classes
  • Credit courses
  • Math classes
  • Minecraft classes
  • Public speaking classes
  • Python coding classes
  • Robotics programs for kids
  • STEM classes and programs
  • Technology programs
• Health and fitness programs
  • First Aid courses
• Sports after-school programs
  • Acro lessons
  • Baseball lessons
  • Basketball lessons
  • Hockey lessons
  • Karate lessons
  • Martial arts lessons
  • Soccer lessons
  • Swimming classes
  • Tennis lessons
  • Volleyball classes

Special needs support in after-school programs

We list a growing number of classes that offer support for kids with exceptional needs. Find examples below:  

• ADHD support programs

Find online programs by type

You can also use this site to find online learning programs in specific disciplines. online or virtual programs you can also investigate include these options.:

• Online coding classes for kids and teens
• Online cooking classes
• Online drawing lessons
• Online music lessons