Summer Learning Program Continues to Grow in Chilliwack 

Registration is open for the Chilliwack School District’s summer learning program. Students can explore everything from outdoor adventure and coding to photography and full credit secondary courses. 

Over 1200 students participated in the program in 2025. It was the first year that a student from every school in the district was enrolled. The district also sees enrolment from independent school students and students from other parts of the province.     

“For two weeks, we have 1200 students in Grades 1-12 navigating six or seven different sites,” said Sean Wicker, District Principal of Curriculum, Careers, and Alternative Education. “Families love it and the kids love it. The teachers who work at summer school love it; many will come back year after year.” 

This summer, sites include Little Mountain Elementary, Chilliwack Middle, Chilliwack Secondary, Sardis Secondary Farm, Sqwá First Nation, and Tzeachten Sports Field. 

Elementary and middle school students participate in two-week long summer camp style courses. These combine learning with physical education and fun. For the youngest learners, this includes courses like 3 Rs on the Move, Math on the Move, and Get Fit with Lit. Elementary students focus on developing literacy and numeracy skills with movement and fitness breaks to keep them engaged. 

“The middle school courses focus heavily on applied skills and design technology and fine arts like band and musical theatre,” said Wicker. “Last year, students performed in a band concert and gave a musical theatre performance, which the elementary students were able to watch.” 

The summer learning program also offers courses specific to our local Indigenous communities with classes running at Sqwá First Nation, and Tzeachten Sports Field.  

Secondary students can take full-credit courses to earn credits towards graduation, retake courses to improve their marks, or complete prerequisites for post-secondary. Students must be dedicated because the four-week courses are intensive and move at a fast pace. 

There are also repair courses offered for students who did not receive a passing grade and are looking to pass the course before the new school year begins. 

The summer learning program is inclusive for children with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or those who receive support from an Education Assistant in class. There are also classes to support learning English as an additional language. 

“We have a learning assistance resource teacher who supports with Individualized Education Plans,” said Wicker. “We also have a counsellor on staff for the summer. There is a lot of preparation and careful planning.” 

The summer learning program is open to any student and courses are free to attend for residents of BC. Students and families are encouraged to apply early as courses are in high demand and do fill up. 

More Information
To review the catalogue or register for the summer learning program visit: https://sd33.bc.ca/summer-learning-2026. 

To learn more about courses, supports, and special requests contact Michelle Reilly at zvpuryyr_ervyyl@fq33.op.pnac.cb.33ds@yllier_ellehcim .

For questions about the registration process, documentation, fees or to make a change to your child’s registration, contact Joan Simpson at wbna_fvzcfba@fq33.op.pnac.cb.33ds@nospmis_naoj .