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Camps

Our customized and creative week-long Vancouver camps helping students with learning differences develop new skills through fun, hands-on camp programs with a high instructor-to-camper ratio.

Grades
3 - 6
Where
East Vancouver Learning Centre
Dates/Times
Week-long camps: July 21-25, July 28 - Aug 1, Aug 5-8, Aug 11-15, Aug 18-22, Aug 25-29
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Tutoring

Identify an area of need and stay on track during the summer. Experienced instructors tutor students in core curriculum and secondary courses such as English, Math, Science and Socials.

Grades
3 - 12
Where
Online and at our learning centres in East Vancouver and North Vancouver
Dates/Times
2 sessions a week on either Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs from July 7 to August 21
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Teen Mentorship: Spring Break

This program offers an inclusive and affirming space where teens can join a network of neurodivergent individuals and gain valuable tools to navigate professional environments guided by neurodivergence and career development experts.

Ages
15 - 21
Where
East Vancouver Learning Centre
Dates/Times
March 17 - 21, 10 am - 1 pm daily
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Chess Club

Our neuroaffirming club promotes social, emotional and personal development as participants learn and play chess. Suitable for all experience levels.

Grades
4-7
Where
East Vancouver
Dates/Times
Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30pm starting on September 13
Application
Closed
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Summer School Success

Our Summer School Success program helps high school students succeed in summer school by providing them with one-to-one tutoring and homework support.

Ages
12 - 17
Where
East Vancouver Learning Centre
Dates/Times
July 4-21, 1-3pm
Application
Closed
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Assistive Robotics Program

LDS and SIRRL are conducting a pilot study in 2021 with LDS students. Students are given the opportunity to interact with a socially assistive robot in a highly controlled environment alongside their regular instructor.

Ages
3 - 17
Where
East Vancouver Learning Centre
Dates/Times
Varying
Application
Closed
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Spring Break Camps

Our customized and creative week-long spring break camps help students with learning differences develop new skills through fun, hands-on programs with a high instructor-to-camper ratio.

Grades
3 - 6
Where
East Vancouver Learning Centre
Dates/Times
Week-long camps: March 18-22 and March 25-28
Application
Closed
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RISE after School

RISE after School is a peer mentorship program for high school students to mentor an elementary school student.

Ages
13 - 17
Where
East Vancouver Learning Centre
Dates/Times
July or August 9 am - 12 pm or 1 - 4 pm
Application
Closed
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