WestView Learning Centre

Winter 2026 After School

Register is now OPEN

January – March 2026 After School classes!

  • All classes take place at WestView Learning – 3248 Cowichan Valley Hwy (the old Somenos Hall)
  • Drop off 3:15 – 3:30 pm, Pick up 5:15 pm
  • Once registered, you will be sent a registration form.
  • Our camps are suitable for neurodiverse and neurotypical learners. If your child has learning needs, please reach out to us so we can arrange to meet your learner in advance and help make the experience successful – contact Christine at programs@wvlcentre.ca or contact us M-Th mornings, 9-12 at 250-597-8896 or email secretary@westviewlearning.ca and speak with Karen.

NOTE: If you would like to register your child for a class but would prefer to spread the payments over 2 payments, please email programs@wvlcentre.ca and we will make arrangements.

Refund policy: A refund will be issued if you provide 10 working days notice prior to the start of  the after school programs. The refund will be the price of the class with a $20 processing fee deducted.  No refund is issued for late withdrawals except under extenuating circumstances where a partial refund might be considered.

Junior Engineers  – Dream, Design, Create, Develop

  • Cost $300 — 10 sessions
  • Ages 7-12
  • Days: Wednesdays, January 7 – March 11, 2026
  • Drop off 3:15 – 3:30 pm, Pick up 5:15 pm
Students will dream, design and engineer new projects using Strawbees and MicroBits as well as other really cool STEAM activities including motors, pulleys, led lights, circuits and much more. The students can also let their creative imagination run away with MakeDo cardboard creations! Lots of fun and a popular club for budding engineers!

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Robotics – Vex IQ and Lego Spike Prime – Mondays,  January 5 – March 9 2026

  • Cost $360 — 9 Sessions  – no Class February 16th, Family Day
  • Ages: 10+
  • Days:  Mondays, January 5-March 9th
  • Drop off 3:15 – 3:30 pm, Pick up 5:15 pm

Students will have an exciting set of challenges as they learn to build and program and create challenges for peers in this fun packed 2 hour after school class. Robot Kits used are Lego’s Spike Prime and Vex IQ. Design and build your own highly functional robots!  You will discover your own creativity along with team building and problem-solving skills. A fantastic opportunity to enhance your STEM learning skills.

Parents are invited to check in on progress on our Robots blog where students and staff will post pictures and short videos of workshop activities. Parents/participants will be provided an access code.

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Kitchen Capers – Tuesdays January 6 – February 3 OR February 10 – March 10

  • Cost $150 per 5 week sessions
  • Ages 6-9  Tuesdays January 6 – February 3

OR

  • Ages 9-14 Tuesdays February 10 – March 10 2026
  • Drop off 3:15 – 3:30 pm, Pick up 5:15 pm

Students will learn and practice kitchen safety and cleanliness while creating healthy snacks, dishes for meal preparation, and some delicious treats.

Register Ages 6-9 Jan 6 – Feb 3            Register Ages 9-14, Feb 10-Mar 10

Coding Club – Scratch, Minecraft – Fridays January 9 – March 13, 2026

  • Cost $300 — 10 Sessions
  • Ages:
  • Days: Fridays January 9 – March 13, 2026
  • Drop off 3:15 – 3:30 pm, Pick up 5:15 pm

Whether your child is a raw beginner or has experience, this club focuses on skill development in  Scratch, Minecraft Education, Minecraft Java.  Participants will have the chance to create their own games, and participate in various coding challenges with fellow participants.

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Dungeon and Dragons – Mondays, Thursdays

Currently these sessions are both full.  If you would like to be put on the wait list, OR if you would be interested in being part of a new group to be formed, please email with your child’s information and days you are available to Christine our program manager.  programs@wvlcentre.ca

 

Learn Animation with Adobe Animate – Wednesdays, January 7 – March 11

Adobe Animate is a multimedia and animation program used to create 2D vector animations for cartoons, games, and interactive web content.  Formerly known as Adobe Flash, it has been updated to support modern formats like HTML5, WebGL, and SVG, allowing for flexible publishing to a wide range of platforms. Users can design animated characters, create interactive banners, and build entire web games from a single application

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Introduction to Python – Fridays January 9 – March 13 2026

Ages 12+ Cost $350 for 10 sessions

Python is a great first programming language because it’s easy to read and lets you start creating right away. In this class, students will learn the basics of writing Python code, including variables, loops, and simple programs. Each lesson will include hands-on activities so everyone can practice their skills and see their code come to life. By the end of the course, students will feel confident using Python to solve problems and build their own projects.

A significant amount of typing is involved in the course – so for those students who wish, they will be set up with an online typing program accessible by mobile device or computer.  Compatible keyboards for mobile devices cost approximately $25 and are available to be ordered for personal use.

Students will be provided with directions for accessing their projects at home – with instructions on how to set up the coding environment on their own computer if they wish in the 5th class.

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