City Centre Elementary School After-School Program with School Pickup in Richmond
If your child attends City Centre Elementary School, this guide gives you a quick overview of the new school and nearby after-school options for families in central Richmond.
For parents looking for a structured after-school program with school pickup, LWL Education offers optional pickup from City Centre Elementary to our Richmond campus, located only about 150 metres away. Kindergarten to Grade 7 students can take part in academic enrichment, movement activities and structured after-school programming in one nearby location.
Below, you can quickly review City Centre Elementary’s location, grade levels, school focus and facilities, followed by details on how LWL’s after-school program works for City Centre families.
About City Centre Elementary School
City Centre Elementary School is a new Richmond School District neighbourhood school located at 8671 Odlin Crescent, in Richmond’s growing City Centre community. According to the planning information in your school outreach research, the school is expected to welcome more than 200 students initially, with enrolment likely to grow as the surrounding neighbourhood develops.
Because the school is new, some details such as final class sizes, established extracurricular programs and long-term academic results are not yet available. Its early school focus emphasizes literacy, numeracy, student belonging and inclusion.
For families exploring after-school programs near City Centre Elementary School, one of the biggest advantages is proximity: LWL Education’s Richmond campus is approximately 150 metres away.
| City Centre Elementary School at a Glance | |
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| Location |
8671 Odlin Crescent, Richmond, BC V6X 1G1 Located in Richmond's growing City Centre community, approximately 150 metres from LWL Education's Richmond campus. |
| Grades | Kindergarten to Grade 7 |
| Enrollment | More than 200 students are expected initially, with enrolment likely to grow as the surrounding City Centre community develops. |
| Class Size | As a new school, actual class sizes will depend on enrolment, staffing and class composition. |
| School Focus | The school's early learning priorities emphasize literacy, numeracy, student belonging and inclusion. |
| School Community | As a new neighbourhood elementary school, City Centre is building an inclusive learning community designed to serve Richmond's growing central residential population. |
| Activities | Clubs, teams and extracurricular activities are expected to develop as the school community becomes established. |
| Facilities | Brand-new school facilities include dedicated learning spaces designed for a modern neighbourhood elementary school, with space incorporated for before- and after-school care. |
| Student Support | The school's early focus places strong emphasis on belonging, inclusion, student well-being, literacy and numeracy. |
| Parent Community | A Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is already developing fundraising and community-building initiatives as the new school community takes shape. |
| After-School Options | |
| LWL Education | Optional school pickup from City Centre Elementary with structured after-school enrichment at LWL Education's Richmond campus, located approximately 150 metres away. LWL offers academic enrichment, Movement Studio activities and structured after-school support, with options until 5:30 PM or 6:30 PM. |
Please note: City Centre Elementary is a new school and some program, schedule and school-community information may continue to develop. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the school's official website.
Please note: School information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the school’s official website.
LWL After-School Program for City Centre Elementary Families
LWL provides optional school pickup from City Centre Elementary School, followed by structured academic and enrichment programming at our Richmond campus.
With LWL Richmond located approximately 150 metres from the school, City Centre families have a particularly close after-school option that brings academic enrichment, movement activities and supervised after-school support together in one location.
Premium After-School Program at a Glance
A one-stop after-school experience combining academics, movement, enrichment and optional school pickup.
| ✓ School Pickup | Optional pickup available from City Centre Elementary School on registered program days. |
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| ✓ Location |
LWL Education – Richmond Campus 8833 Odlin Crescent, Unit 135 Richmond, BC V6X 3Z7 Approximately 150 metres from City Centre Elementary. |
| ✓ Grades |
Kindergarten to Grade 7 Students are grouped according to age and learning level. |
| ✓ Days | Monday to Friday. Families can choose 2–5 fixed days per week. |
| ✓ Program Options | 3:00–5:30 PM or 3:00–6:30 PM. |
| ✓ Small Groups | 1:4 Academic and 1:8 Fitness / Movement student-to-teacher ratios. |
| ✓ Academic Enrichment | English Reading & Writing, Math, Science, Public Speaking, French, Chinese and Art. |
| ✓ Movement Studio | Activities may include Yoga, Dance, Musical Theatre, Martial Arts & Self-Defence, Gymnastics and other movement-based activities. |
| ✓ Homework Help | Supervised Homework Help is included in the 6:30 PM program option. |
| ✓ Trial Option | Families can try 2 classes for $99 before committing to the program. |
| ✓ Referral Bonus | Refer a friend and both families receive $100 off their booking. |
More Than Just One After-School Class
With City Centre Elementary only a short distance away, LWL brings academics, movement and practical after-school support together in one nearby location.
Academic Enrichment
Small-group classes in English Reading & Writing, Math, Science, Public Speaking, French, Chinese and Art help students strengthen core skills and explore new interests.
Movement Studio
Students can unwind and stay active through yoga, dance, musical theatre, gymnastics and martial arts & self-defence.
Homework Help
The extended 6:30 PM option includes supervised time for students to complete school homework and stay focused and organized.
What an Afternoon at LWL Can Look Like
Students move between learning and movement activities, creating a balanced transition from the school day into the afternoon.
School Pickup
Students are picked up from City Centre Elementary on registered pickup days.
Movement
Students reset after school with active and creative Movement Studio activities.
Homework Help
The extended program provides supervised time for regular school assignments.
Enrichment
Students participate in age- and level-appropriate academic enrichment classes.
Looking for the fuller after-school experience? The 6:30 PM option provides additional Movement Studio time plus supervised Homework Help before the student's enrichment class.
Arrival times for students using school pickup vary depending on transportation arrangements. Program subjects and class placement depend on age, learning level, enrolment and availability.
Help Your Child Make the Most of After School
For City Centre Elementary families, LWL offers an especially close after-school option that combines optional school pickup, small-group academic enrichment, movement activities and structured after-school support.
With our Richmond campus located approximately 150 metres from City Centre Elementary, students can transition from school into a balanced afternoon of learning, movement and skill development without travelling across Richmond.
Families can choose 2–5 fixed weekdays, with program options available until 5:30 PM or 6:30 PM.
Supervised school pickup helps students transition safely from the school day to LWL’s structured after-school program.
Interested in the LWL After-School Program?
Book a trial, schedule a campus tour, or contact our team to check school pickup availability from City Centre Elementary School.
