CLARO CENTRES

Our Learning Centres - Nanaimo & Kelowna, BC

Since 2010, Claro Centres has offered individualized support in the areas of academics, life skills, regulation, therapeutic recreation, social skills, and emotional awareness inspired by each student's unique abilities and pace. Mornings are dedicated to supporting children and youth in their online school program. Mentors provide skilled support as education assistants. Afternoons are focused on developing life skills, social skills and emotional regulation to promote healthy relationships and well-being. Our students engage in centre and community-based social, recreation, nature, volunteer and work experience opportunities.  As active and engaged members of our communities, they shine brightly as students and citizens.  ​

Our students learn in thoughtfully designed spaces in a sensory-sensitive environment.  Our learning centres feature: 

• Semi-private pods
• Collaborative spaces
• Active areas
• Cozy nooks
• The Portal (sensory room)
• Technology to support learning
• High standards of organization and cleanliness

Our students take part in a wide variety of centre and community-based afternoon activities to challenge and inspire them. 

• Fitness e.g. swimming, rock-climbing, badminton
• Volunteering e.g. food bank, thrift stores
• Outdoor activities e.g. fishing, hiking, gardening
• Arts e.g. painting, drama, drumming, photography
• Play e.g. board games, playgrounds, constructing
• Life skills e.g. cooking, budgeting, time management
• Mental Wellness e.g. mindfulness, brain science, yoga
• ​Spirit days, holiday celebrations, and family events add to our sense of community.​

Click for more information about Our Approach, 
​our Intermediate ​and Senior programs, and to meet Our Team.

Learn. Grow. Shine.