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Extracurricular Programs at the Lower School

Lauremont School offers a range of optional after-school extracurricular programs for students in Children’s House 2 to Grade 6. These programs help students discover new interests, find hidden talent and commit to something bigger than themselves. 

The program duration can range from eight weeks to a full year, with costs between $260 to $1,000 depending on topic and length. Some programs are open to students in Children’s House while others are exclusively for Elementary students.

2024/2025 Term 2 Registration opens on Friday, November 15th at 10:00 AM and closes on Friday, November 22nd at 4:00 PM. Please read the Frequently Asked Questions section below on how to create a new account, registration and other pertinent information.

Children’s House Programs

View all the Children’s House extracurricular programs available for Term 2 (January to March), organized by day of the week.

Term 2 programs start the week of January 7th.

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Full Year

K-Pop Dance Fusion

Our exciting new K-Pop program is here, and it’s all about building confidence, coordination, and creativity – while having a blast!

Wonderful STEM Mondays

The Wonderful STEAM Mondays program offers an engaging lineup that includes an Introduction to Coding, Robotics, Hands-on Explorations of Electricity and Magnetism, and Computer Animation.

Chess Lessons (Rook Level – Beginner 2)

The Chess Club is under the supervision of F.I.D.E. Chess Master, Mr. Ioan Crisan, who has been teaching chess at Lauremont School for over 20 years.

Crafting

With weekly projects in knitting, paper quilting, embroidery, origami, sewing, and more, students build a host of new crafting skills.

Lego Classic Engineer

Lego Classic Engineering involves building structures, cars and different functional objects. The lessons in the class teach children how to plan for other physical challenges, design elements and work in collaboration.

Lego Robotics: Power and Parts

To find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy! Capture energy from the sun to power a race car. Harness the wind to light up the classroom.

Chess Lessons (Rook Level – Beginner 2)

The Chess Club is under the supervision of F.I.D.E. Chess Master, Mr. Ioan Crisan, who has been teaching chess at Lauremont School for over 20 years.

Lego ArchiTech

The Lego ArchiTECH program introduces students to the exciting world of mechanics and engineering through fun, hands-on activities.

My Early Cents 2

We build on the lessons from Level 1 by helping the students understand dollars vs. cents and learning the value of money through fun games and activities that center around the basic need for food.

J Stixx

Welcome to J Stixx, where young musicians embark on an exciting journey into the world of percussion!

Martial Arts

The Karata “Kids that KICK” School Program focuses on developing children’s concentration, confidence and respect.

Piano Lessons

In a world where the touch of a button or finger swipe brings an immediate response, piano lessons help your child to develop a healthy work ethic and an understanding of the idea of delayed gratification.

Elementary Programs

View all the Elementary extracurricular programs available for Term 2 (January to March), organized by day of the week.

Term 2 programs start the week of January 7th.

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Full Year

Build/Code/Create Robotic Education Series

In this exciting program, the participants will be introduced to the exciting world of robotics and engineering.

Chess Lessons (Rook Level – Beginner 2)

The Chess Club is under the supervision of F.I.D.E. Chess Master, Mr. Ioan Crisan, who has been teaching chess at Lauremont School for over 20 years.

Digital Art

Students integrate digital drawings, pixel-art, and photographs together using image-editing software. This fun, experimental experience lets them explore the possibilities of digital art.

Mission to Mars: Robotics and Aerospace Engineering

Students will be inspired by Mars-themed Robotics and Hands-on activities. The stories will deepen their knowledge and spark their imaginations as they engage in hands-on engineering challenges using EFK’s Engineering Design Process.

Chess Lessons (Master Level – Advanced)

The Chess Club is under the supervision of F.I.D.E. Chess Master, Mr. Ioan Crisan, who has been teaching chess at Lauremont School for over 20 years.

Detective Science

Students explore complex scientific concepts through hands-on experiments, applying the scientific method to answer key questions.

Junior Code Breakers

Our program introduces young minds to the basics of programming and game design through fun, hands-on projects.

Lego Robotics: Mechanical Mania

Students will explore in depth the advantages and disadvantages of different mechanisms and pneumatics as they design robots to accomplish exciting tasks.

Chess Lessons (Grand Master Level – Advanced)

The Chess Club is under the supervision of F.I.D.E. Chess Master, Mr. Ioan Crisan, who has been teaching chess at Lauremont School for over 20 years.

Coding/Video Game Design Education Series

The Coding / Video Game Design Education Series offers the participants an exciting opportunity to become more familiar with the world of programming and game development

Drama

Whether building a character, acting out a scene, or observing the world at large, we actively develop listening and performance skills through fun exercises and ensemble work.

AI Thinklab: Robotocs

RoboThinkers build various robots individually while developing coding skills.

Chess Lessons (Grand Master Level – Advanced)

The Chess Club is under the supervision of F.I.D.E. Chess Master, Mr. Ioan Crisan, who has been teaching chess at Lauremont School for over 20 years.

Cooking

The Cooking and Nutrition after-school program is a fun way for kids to become snack-making pros while learning about healthy eating habits!

Zen Master Yoga

In our Yoga Stars program, each class introduces age-appropriate yoga poses and breathing exercises in a fun and engaging way.

Hands on Hardware and Electrical Engineering

In this program, students take on the role of a hardware engineer, a professional who uses science, math and technology to create products related to computer hardware.

Lego Robotics: Mighty Motion

Make machines come alive with motion! Lift the heaviest weight with the might of pulleys. Walk with your robot pet using levers.

Sewing

Our program teaches students the basics of sewing, pattern work, and customization, building skills in hand-eye coordination and creativity, with projects tailored for all experience levels.

The Art of Design

In this program, students take on the role of a hardware engineer, a professional who uses science, math and technology to create products related to computer hardware.

Piano Lessons

In a world where the touch of a button or finger swipe brings an immediate response, piano lessons help your child to develop a healthy work ethic and an understanding of the idea of delayed gratification.

Previously Offered Programs

2024/25 Term 1 Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you create a new account?

The registration system is open on November 12th, 2024 at 10:00 AM and closes on November 13th, 2024 at 12:00 PM. This time is allocated for creating new accounts and for returning users to make sure they can log in. We suggest that you do this so when course registration opens, you will be ready to proceed.

I have an account with Discovery Day Camp. Can I use that account to log-in and register for Extended Care and Extracurricular programs?

While we are using the same software Discovery Day Camp and the Extended Care and Extracurricular programs are separate so creating a new account will be required.

How do I register for a program?

Your classroom number is needed to set-up and complete registration. If you have not received your class placement letter or have misplaced it, you may call the school for assistance.

Program registration is on a first come, first served basis. There are a limited number of students in each program. We require the minimum number of participants for a program to run. If this number is not reached, the program will be cancelled and a full refund will be given.

New Registration Process

For new registrations, please review the following video on how to complete registration based on what type of applicant you are:

Users Registration Proces

What is the deadline to enrol in the extra-curricular program?

The deadline to enrol is August 20th, 2024. In order to complete registration, you must complete the online registration form and submit payment by August 20th, 2024 by 4:00 PM. To complete registration, the online registration form must be submitted by 4:00 PM on August 20th, 2024.

 

In order for your registration to be confirmed, full payment must be made with a valid credit card (Visa or MasterCard) at the time of completing the online form. We are unable to process later enrolment after August 20th, 2024.

I have started my registration but it will not allow me to proceed to pay. What’s happening?

This means there could be a form or a selection that has not been completed that is mandatory. Please go back and check Step 3 in the registration process and make sure the word ‘COMPLETED’ appears by each form (illustrated in the picture below):

I have tried to pay with my credit card but the website won’t accept it. What’s happening?

There are a couple of reasons this could be happening so please check the following:

    1. Check the type of card you are using. Our merchant only accepts Visa or Master Card.
    2. Double check that you have entered your card number and expiry dates correctly.
    3. Ensure that the credit card has not been issued from outside of North America

Can I see what I have registered for?

Yes! You can log back into the registration site at any time and review your registration. Click here for a short video on locating a copy of registrations or a receipt for payment.

I do not have a receipt for my payment. Where can I find it?

You can log back into the registration site at any time and print a receipt for your registration. Click here for a short video on locating a copy of registrations or a receipt for payment.

How will my child get from their class to extended care or the extracurricular activity they are registered for?

Your child’s homeroom teacher will ensure they are taken to the correct activity at 4:00 PM. At 5:00 PM, extra-curricular staff take any students signed up for the extended care program until 6:00 PM to their designated room.

Do you offer refunds on extra-curricular program registrations?

Once a program has started, Lauremont School cannot refund or pro-rate any payment for missed classes due to school co-curricular activities/events/trips and school closures or program cancellations due to inclement weather.

No refund requests will be accepted after the registration deadline date.

What is the pick-up procedure for extracurricular activities?

Parents should park and enter the school through the main doors at the Atrium. Please have your parent badge clearly visible for the front desk receptionist. Proceed to your child’s assigned extracurricular room for pick up. Programs end at 5:00 PM and students should be picked up promptly at that time.

Disclaimer about closures

Lauremont School has the right to cancel or reschedule a program due to any school activities requiring the use of any facility. There will not be any make-up class(es) for school closures and program cancellations due to inclement weather.

I need additional help

If you have checked through this list and you are still having issues, please contact Blaine Seamone at bseamone@lauremontschool.ca or 905-889-6882 Ext 2237.