Bring joy to a child’s school year.
Help vulnerable school-aged children access these safe spaces to get the mental wellness and developmental support they need.
Donate to help kidsDid you know that one-in-seven children in BC live in poverty? Your gift can help!
Many children who would benefit from after-school programs can’t access them. That’s where United Way BC’s School’s Out fills the gap. Last year, thanks to donors like you:
✔ 6,325 children helped through School’s Out.
✔ 127 sites in communities across BC.
✔ 251,000 meals and snacks enjoyed during program time.
Join us in making a difference.
With your help, we can make sure that all kids have access to the support they need to thrive!
What is School’s Out?
School’s Out is an after-school program for kids where they get help with homework, physical activity, and learn basic life skills. As a result, children’s self-confidence and self-esteem is improved, which helps them develop positive social behaviours and lifestyles.
Most School’s Out programs are offered free of charge to students and families based on assessed needs. The results are astounding: 75% of children participating in School’s Out programming report improved health and wellness, and greater connectedness.
With your help, we can make sure that all kids have access to the same after-school support.
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$40 Allows one child to go on a field trip to the local science centre, museum, or aquarium.
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$100 Provides healthy, nutritious snacks and lunch for one week at School’s Out Summer.
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$250 Pays for art and activity supplies for a School’s Out Summer program.
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$500 Provides one child with everything they need to attend a full summer program.
Connection is everything for kids.
Confidence and self-esteem are essential to ensuring every child reaches their full potential. Learn from the kids themselves how School’s Out provided the guidance, friendship, and support they desperately needed.
Lorenzo’s parents knew the transition to school would be hard for the youngster, so they enrolled him in a School’s Out program in the Southern Interior region.
School’s Out aims to balance between craft-based and physical activities to provide kids freedom at one of our Central and Northern Vancouver Island sites.
Holly is learning her letters, proudly exclaiming that she has two L’s in her name, while her brother, Patrick, is celebrating his imaginary friend’s birthday at School’s Out at the Ashcroft Hub.
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Help more kids benefit from a School’s Out program.
