Is your child ready to level up their tech-tinkering skills?

KAST Youth has partnered with the NDYC to present Club KAST, an after-school tech program unleashing youth's creativity in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)! 

Youth 6 to 12 years old get to explore a different activity each week at the NDYC Makerspace Tech room with the guidance of a Youth Tech Facilitator.

Themes include 3D printing, electronics, robotics, engineering, and more!

This tremendously fun, hands-on program will connect youth with similar interests and teach them skills in emerging new technologies. Club KAST provides your kids a head start in succeeding in a tech-focused future!

Who:   Youth aged 6 - 12

Where: Nelson & District Youth Centre (608 Lake Street, Nelson BC)

When:  Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 3:00pm to 5:30pm

(when school is in session - SD8) 

September 16th - December 17th, 2025 

            (except: September 30th & November 11th)

NOTE: Tuesday and Wednesday Clubs will have the same content and facilitation. If you plan to have your child attend both Clubs, there will be significant overlap during the two sessions.

Cost:   $22 + GST per day (snack included)

Cancellations/Waitlist: If you need to cancel a Club KAST session, full refunds will be made up to 2 days prior to the event. Cancellations within 2 days prior to the event will not be refunded. If your child is sick they MUST NOT attend the NDYC. Please help keep kids healthy. 

If for any reason Club KAST cannot take place, registered youth will participate in regular NDYC drop-in programming. 

Questions? Email clubkast@kast.com

Registration is mandatory, we unfortunately cannot accept drop-ins.

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Step 1: YOUTH INFORMATION

Complete this YOUTH INFORMATION form once per semester for each child participating in Club KAST.

 

Step 2: DATE SELECTION

Use the DATE SELECTION form to register youth for each Club KAST session they wish to attend. Dates can easily be added for each participant by completing a new DATE SELECTION form. 

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This two form system prevents guardians from having to repeatedly enter all their youth's information.

Questions or feedback? Email clubkast@kast.com.

Drop-Off @ NDYC

2:30 - 3:30 PM

NDYC Walking Bus

An NDYC staff member will meet kids at designated schools and walk with them to the NDYC. This service must be requested below. 

• Hume Elementary
• South Nelson Elementary
• Wildflower School 

School Busses

Select school busses drop off at the NDYC after school.

• Blewett Elementary, Bus: "22 - Giraffe" 
• Brent Kennedy Elementary, Bus: "30 - Lizard" > "23 - Horse"

Contact Transportation.Coordinator@sd8.bc.ca for information on school bus services. 

Walking Unsupervised

Youth may walk to the NDYC on their own with their guardians consent. KAST and the NDYC are not held responsible for youth safety prior to arriving at afterschool programming in this case. 

Guardian drop-off

Guardians may drop kids off at the NDYC between 2:30 - 3:30 pm. 

 

Pick up from NDYC

5:30 - 6:00 PM

Pick-up from the NDYC by guardians.

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DISCLAIMER: If we do not receive enough registrations to run for a certain day, we will provide a cancellation notice via email 7 days prior to the workshop.