After-school Pickup

Program Description

In day modern parenting, it can be challenging to manage commitments and schedules. You may be interested in having your children attend a character building activity like BJJ but navigating pickup from school and drop off at the gym can be difficult to coordinate. We created this program to help local Burnaby parents that wish to have their children attend GFTeam’s Mini Samurai and Junior Samurai programs.

We will pick up your child at school at 3pm in our pick up van, bring them to GFTeam Canada Brazilian jiu-jitsu where they will have snacks, do their homework and take Brazilian jiu-jitsu class. Parents will need to pick up their child/children by 6pm. (Waiver needs to be signed)

PICK UP SCHOOLS

EDMONDS ELEMENTARY
GRAHAM MONTESSORI DAY CARE
TWELFTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY
OUR LADY OF MERCY

STRIDE AVENUE
BYRNE CREEK
MORLEY ELEMENTARY
ST FRANCIS DE SALES

ECOLE BRANTFORD ELEMENTARY
LORD KELVIN
CLINTON ELEMENTARY
TAYLOR PARK ELEMENTARY

PROGRAM GOALS:

Help parents juggle their responsibilities & time demands with wanting to place their children into quality after school programs
Build self-discipline, self-confidence & respect in your child’s life
Help children learn to listen, focus & commit themselves to their education
Prevent bullying & learn how to safely deal with the possibility
Encourage a healthy & active lifestyle in the children attending GFTeam Canada

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

Pickup of child from one of the local schools from the list below
Child minding between pickup & the start of class
Fundamental & Advanced techniques & exercises
Competition & situational martial arts training
Life lessons of how to approach & overcome challenges & build self discipline through the lens of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training

FAQs

Who was the GFTeam after-school program created for?

It was created for parents who work during the day and have a difficult time picking up their little ones when school is finished. It is also for those parents looking for a great alternative for regular after school care, where their children are sometimes under-stimulated, unchallenged and stationary doing screen time.

What is the age range for this program?

Our After-School Pickup program is for children ages 5 to 14 years old.

Why should I choose the GFTeam After-School program over other activities?

In our program, your child will not be wasting time on the internet, playing video games, watching TV or just unproductively hanging out. Instead, they will be learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques, philosophy, and overall lifestyle.

This helps them explore and learn skills that are found to be beneficial to their lives. A sport like Brazilian Jiu-jitsu also develops their body while having a lot of FUN.

Will my child need to compete in tournaments?

No!Students will never be pressured or manipulated to compete.
However, anyone who expresses an interest in entering a competition will be encouraged to do so.
The competition provides motivation to achieve a goal; demonstrate determination, effort, and perseverance to overcome challenges; and to understand that hard work and commitment leads to a greater chance of success.
If your child feels good about competing and wants to participate, we will be more than happy to prepare and support them.

How many times a week can my child to go to the GFTeam after school program?

We offer classes from 2 to 5 days a week you can choose what works best for your family schedule.

Can the After School Kids go to the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes even the days they don't participate in the After School?

Yes, once the kid is an After School student, he/she can come to any classes.

My kid school is not on the pickup list, what should I do?

No problem, contact us by email, phone call or text inquiring about it.