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Accepting REGISTRATION for 2022/2023
If you are interested in REGISTERING for a program please go to the Tuition tab and find out which places are available.
Accepting Expression of Interest for 2023/24
If you would be interested in taking a place part way through the year, or if you are interested in a space for the 2023/2024 school year please fill in the expression of interest form.
If you have filled out a form in the past you don't need to fill it in again, you will be contacted for registration. If you don't remember if you filled one out you can go ahead and do it again and we'll remove your previous entry.
BrightLights: School Years
Welcome to BrightLights School Years; arts based classes for your school aged child that help busy families find convenient solutions for those late afternoons!
BrightLights is a school year round program that offers classes 5 days a week with convenient walking pick up from Qayqayt Elementary during the school year. Each class offers education in music, movement and dance, musical theatre, acting, art and yoga. You can choose between 3, 4 or 5* classes a week.
An Artsy Afternoon
Afternoon classes will include creative classes in a variety of different performing and visual arts subjects, as well as provide opportunities for quiet activities for those students who may need to decompress after their class.
Instructors are experienced educators in early childhood and school aged programming with a deep understanding of the importance of arts exposure in a child’s life. They are excited to deliver thoughtful classes that will benefit your child for years to come as well as provide a supportive learning environment.
We are also committed to building a community of parents and students and look forward to sharing different holiday and special events with you throughout the year.
We are currently seeking registrations and expressions of interests from Qayqayt families. Please explore the tabs and if these classes sound like a good fit for you please submit your information.
Please note that submitting a form is not a registration nor does it guarantee a space at this time. We will be contacting families as more information becomes available so please be sure to submit an accurate email so that you can be made aware when important updates are available.
*Priority is given to families who desire 4 and 5 Days a week.
Interested? We're currently accepting expressions of interest for future contact. Submitting your form will provide early opportunity to claim a spot in this program.
If you're interested in this program, please fill out our expression of interest form.
Accepting REGISTRATION for 2022/2023
If you are interested in REGISTERING for a program please go to the Tuition tab and find out which places are available.
Accepting Expression of Interest
If you would be interested in taking a place part way through the year, or if you are interested in a space for the 2023/2024 school year please fill in the expression of interest form.
If you have filled out a form in the past you don't need to fill it in again, you will be contacted for registration. If you don't remember if you filled one out you can go ahead and do it again and we'll remove your previous entry.
Daily Schedule
Special Considerations (or What Makes Us Special)
Accepting REGISTRATION for 2022/2023
If you are interested in REGISTERING for a program please go to the Tuition tab and find out which places are available.
Accepting Expression of Interest
If you would be interested in taking a place part way through the year, or if you are interested in a space for the 2023/2024 school year please fill in the expression of interest form.
If you have filled out a form in the past you don't need to fill it in again, you will be contacted for registration. If you don't remember if you filled one out you can go ahead and do it again and we'll remove your previous entry.
Annual Schedule
Please note that because our schedule forecasts a year in advance that it will be subject to change. Students and families will be given as much notice as possible when changes are made.
TBD
Accepting REGISTRATION for 2022/2023
If you are interested in REGISTERING for a program please go to the Tuition tab and find out which places are available.
Accepting Expression of Interest
If you would be interested in taking a place part way through the year, or if you are interested in a space for the 2023/2024 school year please fill in the expression of interest form.
If you have filled out a form in the past you don't need to fill it in again, you will be contacted for registration. If you don't remember if you filled one out you can go ahead and do it again and we'll remove your previous entry.
- The walk from Qayqayt to our studio is 900 meters.
- Our walk includes a trip down Merrivale to Agnes where we will utilize the brand new greenway for safe walking.
- After crossing 4th and 6th Street using controlled crosswalks we will reach a staircase at the end of Agnes near Douglas College.
- The staircase will take us to Lorne Street and from there we're a short walk down the hill to the studio parking lot.
It is worth noting that our schedule allows for a 25 minute walk from the school. We have timed the walk ourselves and it usually takes 15 minutes. We've allowed extra time so that we aren't feeling rushed after our school day.
Interested?
If you're interested in this program, please fill out our expression of interest form.
Tuition
All prices are subject to GST
- $575/month - 5 Days/Week - Includes Pro-D and Half Day Classes & Discounted Spring Break Camps
- $500/month - 4 Days/Week - Includes Pro-D and Half Day Classes & Discounted Spring Break Camps
- $425/month - 3 Days/Week - Not currently registering - does not include Pro-D Days, Half Days or Discounted Spring Break Camps
- $325/month - 2 Days/Week - Not currently registering - does not include Pro-D Days, Half Days or Discounted Spring Break Camps
- $175/month - 1 Day/Week - Not currently registering - does not include Pro-D Days, Half Days or Discounted Spring Break Camps
A la Carte - for 3, 2 & 1 Day students
If you wish to take part in additional class days the tuition rates are as follows.
- Pro-D Camp - $69 +GST per camp
- Half Day Class (12:24pm pick up) - $49 +GST per class
- Please note that half day pick up is only available for you if the half day lands on your registered days. For example, if the half day falls on a Friday and your child attends Tuesday & Wednesday you are not eligible for half day pick up as we may not have enough spaces to accommodate you.
- You will be charged separately for Half Day Classes if you agree to participate and the fees are non-refundable.
Expression of Interest
If you are looking to register later in the year and/or for placement in the classes for the for the 2023/2024 school year please submit your expression of interest.
Tuition Inclusions
- After school classes for all instructional days
- Full day classes for Pro-D and Non-Instructional Days (For 4 & 5 day class sets only)
- Half day classes for early dismissal days (For 4 & 5 day class sets only)
- VIP registration access to Spring and Summer Break camps*
*Spring Break camps are offered at a reduced rate. Summer Camps are a separate charge not included in your BrightLights: School Years tuition.
Tuition Considerations
- Tuition is based on the number of instructional days in a school year as provided by the Qayqayt Elementary annual calendar.
- Tuition payments are divided equally over 10 months
- The payment remains the same each month regardless of the number of holidays or stats as this is what is easiest for families to budget with. You are not paying for holidays or stats.
- Tuition remains the same regardless of whether or not you choose to utilize the Pro-D/Non-Instructional Day and/or Early Dismissal/Half Day options.
Payment Requirements
- You must be enrolled in our AutoPay system so that we can charge your card on the 15th of each month.
- We do not accept payments for these classes via cheque or cash.
- Credit card fees have been removed but your credit card provider may still have its own applicable fees.