Simon Fraser - After-School (Winter 2026) (Thursdays)

Come explore the power of strategic thinking through fun, engaging, hands-on and strategy-based board-games such as Chess, Mastermind, Blokus, Chinese Checkers, Match Madness, Codenames and many more. Enroll your child in this screen-free class that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving. In this adventure, students will learn the importance of planning, making thoughtful choices and understanding the reasons behind their decisions while playing games and having fun. The program will focus on teaching kids new board-games, strategic foundations, skill development and game strategy improvement. When playing chess, the focus will be on learning piece functions, openings, endgame tactics, variations and puzzles (depending on the skill level). 

Winter Term (2026)

Duration: January 15 to March 12 (9 classes)

Frequency: Every Thursday

Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Location: Library

Registration Fees: $265 + GST

Open to: Kids in Kindergarten and above

Discounts

10% OFF for returning students (from Fall 2025), code sent via email to all existing students.

10% OFF on sibling registration, use code: SIBLING10 (applies to grand total; must be purchased together)

If you would like to do a "trial class", please contact us for customized pricing.

EXACT DATES (PLUS "EARLY DISMISSALS" AND "NO CLASS" DATES)

January 15

January 22

January 29

February 5

February 12

February 19

February 26

March 5

March 12

Curriculum

• Board Games

  • Self-discovery

  • Learning new strategy board-games

  • Skill development

  • Game strategy improvement

• Chess

  • Piece Functions

  • Openings

  • Mid-Game Strategies

  • Endgame Tactics

  • Variations

  • Puzzles

  • Clocked-moves

  • Tournaments

• Puzzles

  • Jigsaws

  • Sudoku

  • Crossword

  • Math

  • Anagrams

  • Mazes

  • Brain Teasers

• Free play time (indoor)