Community Classes are learning opportunities open to both TLA students and school-aged children from other schools. These classes are less than a full course; whereas a course meets the standards set out by the provincial curriculum such as what TLA currently offers via our Blended and Online systems (ie Online Humanities 8), Community Classes could be as short as a one-day, one-hour long instructional offering on dissecting a sheep’s eye, or it could be a weekly writing workshop that lasts for three months.

If you have questions about any of the programs being offered please direct them to Annette Flitton (aflitton@schoolathome.ca). Please note that in order for these classes to run there is a minimum number of students required. Each class has a different limit on spaces available so be sure to register early to secure your child’s spot!

Exploration Place Prince George

Exploration Place is located at 333 Becott Place, Prince George. Program runs from 10:45am to...

Exploration Place Prince George

Exploration Place is located at 333 Becott Place, Prince George.
Program runs from 10:45am to just after 12pm.

Information Regarding Event
Welcome to the first of what I hope will be monthly programs at Exploration Place in PG.  In her email, Melissa at Exploration Place said:
Exploramas are 1.5-hour sessions where groups begin with an educational program, followed by time to explore our galleries. Here is an outline of how this could work for your group:
Group Size & Ages: Depending on your final numbers, we may need to divide the students into two groups—primary and intermediate—with a maximum of 25 students per group.
Educational Programs: The program content will be tailored to the age of each group. If your numbers require two groups, we can run separate primary and intermediate programs back-to-back within your Explorama time.
Our planned program for September 22 is related to the new exhibit at the museum, Life in Space.  More details to follow as they become available.
Teacher

Jen Duncan

Session Dates and Times

10:45am to just after 12pm.

Location

333 Becott Place, Prince George.

Tuition

Free

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Little Flower Girls’ Club

Little Flowers Girls’ Club® is a club for girls in Gr. K through 7, that teaches...

Little Flower Girls’ Club

Little Flowers Girls’ Club® is a club for girls in Gr. K through 7, that teaches virtues through scripture, saints’ biographies and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Based on the Spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux and the 1906 Catholic classic The Catholic Girl’s Guide, this beautiful, authentically Catholic program, has delighted and instilled in girls a love of our Catholic Faith for over 30 years while allowing them to make friends, and have fun while growing in virtue.

TLA Online’s Home Teachers, Maureen Krump and Julia Kuester, warmly invite you and your daughters to join our Little Flowers Girls’ Club® this year!

Who: Girls in grades K to 7. There will be a junior Gr. K-3 class with Mrs. Kuester, and a senior Gr. 4-7 class with Mrs. Krump. We may alternate some classes during the year. Moms are welcome and encouraged to stay as they are able.

When: Approximately once a month on Wednesdays from 12:30 – 2:30 PM beginning in September 2026 and ending in May 2027. Exact dates scheduled will be: Sept. 23rd, Oct. 14th, Nov. 4th, Nov. 25, Jan. 13, Feb. 3rd, March 10th, March 31st, April 28, May 19th?
Where: Room 1 at our 60th Avenue Cloverdale location
Cost: Club fee of approximately $170 per girl which includes the cost of their member’s guide, Wreath 1 badge set, club sash, and miscellaneous craft supplies. This may be deducted from their CCC budget if they are enrolled with TLA Online.

Please visit Behold Publications’ website if you are interested to learn more.

Moms are encouraged to attend if they would like, and babies and preschooler siblings are welcome to join if they are directly supervised at all times. 

Teacher

Mrs. Kuester & Mrs. Krump

Session Dates and Times

Approximately once a month on Wednesdays from 12:30 - 2:30 PM beginning in September 2026 and ending in May 2027. Exact dates scheduled will be: Sept. 23rd, Oct. 14th, Nov. 4th, Nov. 25, Jan. 13, Feb. 3rd, March 10th, March 31st, April 28, May 19th?

Age Range

Gr. K through 7

Location

Room 1 at our 60th Avenue Cloverdale location

Tuition

$170 per girl

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Airplane Engineering

Ready to take flight? Join us for an action-packed Paper Airplane Engineering workshop where you’ll...

Airplane Engineering

Ready to take flight? Join us for an action-packed Paper Airplane Engineering workshop where you’ll build, test, and tweak your own fleet of custom gliders!

What You’ll Discover

  • Distance Champions: Build streamlined darts designed to slice through the air and travel the farthest across the room.
  • Acrobatic Stunt Planes: Fold specialty stunt designs that flip, barrel roll, and do complete loops in mid-air.
  • The Science of Flight: Test how subtle adjustments to wings, flaps, and weight completely change how your plane flies.

Whether you’re aiming for maximum distance or jaw-dropping tricks, come see whose plane will take top honors!

Contact Person/Information: Joyce Froese,  jfroese@schoolathome.ca, 1-800-745-1320 ext 365

Sign-up deadline:  Thursday, September 24, 2026
Teacher

Joyce Froese

Session Dates and Times

TUESDAY,  SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 from 2pm to 3:30pm

Age Range

Recommended for Grades 5 - 12

Location

Hawthorne Campus:  5741 176th street, Surrey BC.   (Science room)

Tuition

$10 per student

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Gym, Art and Drama

Taught in person by Wendy Levasseur, Sandra Morris, and Cara Funk Come join Mrs. Levasseur,...

Gym, Art and Drama

Taught in person by Wendy Levasseur, Sandra Morris, and Cara Funk

Come join Mrs. Levasseur, Mrs. Morris, and Mrs. Funk Thursday’s 1-3 pm, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, and 15, 2025 at the Dawson Creek Alliance Church.  Gym class will be with Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Levasseur will be leading Art and Mrs. Funk will be doing Drama.
WHO:
Grades K – 9
COST:
$75 (free for TLA students using CC budget)
WHEN:
Thursdays 1 – 3 PM // Sept 24, Oct. 1, 8 , 15
WHERE:
Dawson Creek Alliance Church
9009-10th Street
Dawson Creek, BC
V1G4T1
Year End Party: TBD
MAX STUDENTS:
60
Teacher

Wendy Levasseur

Session Dates and Times

Thursdays 1 - 3 PM // Sept 24, Oct. 1, 8 , 15

Age Range

Grades K - 9

Location

Dawson Creek Alliance Church

Tuition

$75 (free for TLA students using CC budget) 

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Blast Off!

Ready to engineer your own high-powered chemical launch? Join us for an action-packed Rocket Altitude...

Blast Off!

Ready to engineer your own high-powered chemical launch? Join us for an action-packed Rocket Altitude Challenge where you’ll test, tweak, and blast off custom rockets!

What You’ll Discover

  • Fuel Ratio Masterclass: Mix and experiment with different ratios of liquid and solid fuels to discover the ultimate combination for maximum thrust.
  • Target Altitude Challenge: Fine-tune your chemical reactions to control exact launch height—can you hit the target mark without overshooting?
  • Reaction Science in Action: Watch pressure build in real time as chemical energy transforms into explosive upward force.

Bring your inner rocket scientist and see who can master the perfect launch!

 

Contact Person/Information: ,  jfroese@schoolathome.ca, 1-800-745-1320 ext 365

Sign-up deadline:  Thursday, October 1, 2026

Teacher

Joyce Froese

Session Dates and Times

TUESDAY,  OCTOBER 6, 2026 from 2pm to 3:30pm

Age Range

Recommended for Grades 5 - 12

Location

Hawthorne Campus:  5741 176th street, Surrey BC.   (Science room)

Tuition

$10 per student

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Mask Making

Welcome to our Plaster Mask Making workshop! Over two hands-on sessions, students will craft and...

Mask Making

Welcome to our Plaster Mask Making workshop! Over two hands-on sessions, students will craft and decorate a custom, wearable 3D plaster mask from start to finish.

Session 1: Sculpting & Shell Design Students will construct and shape the structural plaster shell of their mask. Using plaster wraps over mold bases, they will lay down the foundation, add unique structural details (like horns, exaggerated brows, or animal snouts), and smooth out the surface. The completed shells will then spend the week drying and curing completely.

Session 2: Painting & Embellishments Once the plaster is fully set, students will bring their creations to life with vibrant color and detail. Using acrylic paints, brushes, glitters, and decorative accents, they can transform their mask into an animal, a superhero, an abstract galaxy, or anything else they imagine!

What Students Should Bring & Know

  • Dress for a Mess: Plaster and acrylic paint can be messy! Please wear old clothes or bring an apron/smock.
  • Creativity & Ideas: Think about what theme or character you want to build before the first class so you can jump right into sculpting.

TUESDAY,  OCTOBER 13 AND 27 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm (both days)

Grades 5 – 12

Where: Hawthorne Campus:  5741 176th street, Surrey BC.   (Science room)
Cost: $20 (for both sessions)
Contact Person/Information: Joyce Froese,  jfroese@schoolathome.ca, 1-800-745-1320 ext 365

Sign-up deadline:  Thursday, October 8, 2026

Teacher

Joyce Froese

Session Dates and Times

TUESDAY,  OCTOBER 13 AND 27 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm (both days)

Age Range

Grades 5 - 12

Location

Hawthorne Campus:  5741 176th street, Surrey BC.   (Science room)

Tuition

$20 (for both sessions)

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A Focus on Fine Arts

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm,...

A Focus on Fine Arts

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm, BC for A Focus on Fine Arts, October 28- December 2. *No classes on October 21 & November 11
 
This form is not enrolling you into Traditional Learning Academy. For that, you would go here. 
Please fill out this form for EACH CHILD you wish to enrol.   *Please register by October 14, 2026
This is a service open to all BC home educating students at a cost of $250 per 5-week session. You will be invoiced $250.00 for this session and full payment is due at least one week before classes start.
 
This program is for students in Grades 3 to 9.
Time: Classes run Wednesdays from 10AM-3PM  with drop off at 9:45 and pick up by 3:15  please.
Please note that TLA will not be providing Education Assistants to work in this program and all students must be able to work successfully in a typical multi-age group setting. Where a child lacks the necessary coping skills, TLA will try reasonable interventions, but also reserves the right to withdraw a student from this program. Should this happen, TLA will refund fees as appropriate.
Venue: Okanagan College, with various field trip locations
Teacher

Stephanie Metcalf

Session Dates and Times

Wednesdays from 10AM-3PM Oct 28, Nov 4,18, 25 Dec 2

Age Range

Grades 3 to 9

Location

Okanagan College, with various field trip locations

Tuition

$250 per 5-week session

Meet the Raptors!

Join us for an exciting, hands-on presentation with OWL (Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society)! You’ll get...

Meet the Raptors!

Join us for an exciting, hands-on presentation with OWL (Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society)! You’ll get an up-close look at magnificent raptors—like eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls—while learning all about their incredible adaptations, the vital role they play in our local ecosystem, and how OWL rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured and orphaned wildlife.

Why you should sign up:

  • Up-close wildlife experience: Discover fascinating facts about British Columbia’s native raptors.
  • Conservation in action: Learn how wildlife rehabilitators rescue and care for injured birds of prey.
  • Be a wildlife hero: Find out simple, practical ways you can help protect birds and their habitats right in your own backyard!

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today for an unforgettable look at nature’s top aerial predators!

All ages are welcome!!  Free for ages 4 and under!

TUESDAY,  NOVERMBER 3, 2026 from 2:15pm to 3:30pm

Recommended for all ages!!

Where: Hawthorne Campus:  5741 176th street, Surrey BC.   (Science room)
Cost: $15 for ages 4 and up (per person)
Contact Person/Information: Joyce Froese,  jfroese@schoolathome.ca, 1-800-745-1320 ext 365

Sign-up deadline:  Thursday, October 29, 2026

Teacher

Joyce Froese

Session Dates and Times

TUESDAY, NOVERMBER 3, 2026 from 2:15pm to 3:30pm

Age Range

Recommended for all ages!!

Location

Hawthorne Campus: 5741 176th street, Surrey BC

Tuition

$15 for ages 4 and up (per person)

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Morse Code

This course introduces students to basic electrical engineering and military communications history by building a...

Morse Code

This course introduces students to basic electrical engineering and military communications history by building a functional paper circuit telegraph to transmit Morse code messages.

Student Overview

  • Hands-On Engineering: Learn circuit concepts like polarity, current flow, and conductivity while assembling a low-voltage paper telegraph circuit with copper tape, LEDs, switches, and coin cell batteries.
  • Interactive Encryption: Work in pairs to send and decode encrypted historical messages across the room using light signals.
  • Real-World Applications: Calculate transmission speeds in Words Per Minute (WPM) and explore circuit troubleshooting techniques.

Parent Overview

  • Curriculum Alignment: Designed for grades 5–12, integrating physical science, mathematics, history, and hands-on engineering.
  • Safety First: Projects rely exclusively on low-voltage components (3V coin cell batteries) with no soldering or unsafe power sources required.
  • Skills Developed: Critical thinking, practical physics, troubleshooting skills, and an understanding of historical technology in WWI and WWII.

TUESDAY,  NOVEMBER 10, 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Grades 5 – 12

Where: Hawthorne Campus:  5741 176th street, Surrey BC.   (Science room)
Cost: $15

Contact Person/Information: Joyce Froese,  jfroese@schoolathome.ca, 1-800-745-1320 ext 365

Sign-up deadline:  Thursday, November 5, 2026

Teacher

Joyce Froese

Session Dates and Times

TUESDAY,  NOVEMBER 10, 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Age Range

Grades 5 - 12

Location

Hawthorne Campus:  5741 176th street, Surrey BC.   (Science room)

Tuition

$15

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Fantastic Foodies

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm,...

Fantastic Foodies

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm, BC for Fantastic Foodies, December 9 &16. 
 
This form is not enrolling you into Traditional Learning Academy. For that, you would go here. 
Please fill out this form for EACH CHILD you wish to enrol.   *Please register by November 18, 2026
This is a service open to all BC home educating students at a cost of (TBA)  for this 2-week mini session. You will be invoiced (TBA) for this session and full payment is due at least one week before classes start.
 
This program is for students in Grades 3 to 9.
Time: Classes run Wednesdays from 10AM-3PM  with drop off at 9:45 and pick up by 3:15  please.
Please note that TLA will not be providing Education Assistants to work in this program and all students must be able to work successfully in a typical multi-age group setting. Where a child lacks the necessary coping skills, TLA will try reasonable interventions, but also reserves the right to withdraw a student from this program. Should this happen, TLA will refund fees as appropriate.
Venue: TBA
Teacher

Stephanie Metcalf

Session Dates and Times

Wednesdays from 10AM-3PM Dec 9 & 16

Age Range

Grades 3 to 9

Location

TBA

Tuition

TBA

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Get Active

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm,...

Get Active

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm, BC for Get Active, January 6- February 3. 
 
This form is not enrolling you into Traditional Learning Academy. For that, you would go here. 
Please fill out this form for EACH CHILD you wish to enrol.   *Please register by December 16, 2026
This is a service open to all BC home educating students at a cost of $250 per 5-week session. You will be invoiced $250.00 for this session and full payment is due at least one week before classes start.
 
This program is for students in Grades 3 to 9.
Time: Classes run Wednesdays from 10AM-3PM  with drop off at 9:45 and pick up by 3:15  please.
Please note that TLA will not be providing Education Assistants to work in this program and all students must be able to work successfully in a typical multi-age group setting. Where a child lacks the necessary coping skills, TLA will try reasonable interventions, but also reserves the right to withdraw a student from this program. Should this happen, TLA will refund fees as appropriate.
Venue: Okanagan College, with various field trip locations
Teacher

Stephanie Metcalf

Session Dates and Times

Wednesdays from 10AM-3PM Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 & Feb 3

Age Range

Grades 3 to 9

Location

Okanagan College, with various field trip locations

Tuition

$250 per 5-week session

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Creative Construction

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm,...

Creative Construction

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm, BC for Creative Construction, February 10- March 10. 
 
This form is not enrolling you into Traditional Learning Academy. For that, you would go here. 
Please fill out this form for EACH CHILD you wish to enrol.   *Please register by January 27, 2026
This is a service open to all BC home educating students at a cost of $250 per 5-week session. You will be invoiced $250.00 for this session and full payment is due at least one week before classes start.
 
This program is for students in Grades 3 to 9.
Time: Classes run Wednesdays from 10AM-3PM with drop off at 9:45 and pick up by 3:15 please.
Please note that TLA will not be providing Education Assistants to work in this program and all students must be able to work successfully in a typical multi-age group setting. Where a child lacks the necessary coping skills, TLA will try reasonable interventions, but also reserves the right to withdraw a student from this program. Should this happen, TLA will refund fees as appropriate.
Venue: Okanagan College, with various field trip locations
Teacher

Stephanie Metcalf

Session Dates and Times

Wednesdays from 10AM-3PM Feb 10, 17, 24 & Mar 3, 10

Age Range

Grades 3 to 9

Location

Okanagan College, with various field trip locations

Tuition

$250.00 for this session

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The Show Must Go On

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm,...

The Show Must Go On

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm, BC for The Show Must Go On, March 31- May 5. *No class on April 21
 
This form is not enrolling you into Traditional Learning Academy. For that, you would go here. 
Please fill out this form for EACH CHILD you wish to enrol.   *Please register by March 3, 2026
This is a service open to all BC home educating students at a cost of $250 per 5-week session. You will be invoiced $250.00 for this session and full payment is due at least one week before classes start.
 
This program is for students in Grades 3 to 9.
Time: Classes run Wednesdays from 10AM-3PM with drop off at 9:45 and pick up by 3:15 please.
Please note that TLA will not be providing Education Assistants to work in this program and all students must be able to work successfully in a typical multi-age group setting. Where a child lacks the necessary coping skills, TLA will try reasonable interventions, but also reserves the right to withdraw a student from this program. Should this happen, TLA will refund fees as appropriate.
Venue: Okanagan College, with various field trip locations
Teacher

Stephanie Metcalf

Session Dates and Times

Wednesdays from 10AM-3PM Mar31, Apr 7, 14, 28 & May 5

Age Range

Grades 3 to 9

Location

Okanagan College, with various field trip locations

Tuition

$250.00 for this session

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Living off the Land- Spring Edition

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm,...

Living off the Land- Spring Edition

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm, BC for Living off the Land: Spring Edition, May 12 & 19. 
 
This form is not enrolling you into Traditional Learning Academy. For that, you would go here. 
Please fill out this form for EACH CHILD you wish to enrol.   *Please register by April 28, 2026
This is a service open to all BC home educating students at a cost of $100 for the 2 week session. You will be invoiced $100.00 for this session and full payment is due at least one week before classes start.
 
This program is for students in Grades 3 to 9.
Time: Classes run Wednesdays from 10AM-3PM with drop off at 9:45 and pick up by 3:15 please.
Please note that TLA will not be providing Education Assistants to work in this program and all students must be able to work successfully in a typical multi-age group setting. Where a child lacks the necessary coping skills, TLA will try reasonable interventions, but also reserves the right to withdraw a student from this program. Should this happen, TLA will refund fees as appropriate.
Venue: Okanagan College, with various field trip locations
Teacher

Stephanie Metcalf

Session Dates and Times

Wednesdays from 10AM-3PM May 12 & 19

Age Range

Grades 3 to 9

Location

Okanagan College, with various field trip locations

Tuition

$100.00 for this session

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