Out of the Box” will be in its 4th year of development and we are planning for the 2025/2026 school year.  “Out of the Box” was inspired by Karin’s passion for helping children who struggle to learn in the traditional school classroom —a place where students (grades 4-10) belong and feel able to learn at their best.  Karin has firsthand experience stemming from the challenges her children faced trying to function in the noisy and overstimulating environment of the public school classroom.

This program is designed for parents seeking an alternative educational setting for their child, featuring a sensory-sensitive environment and a quiet learning space with a high teacher-to-student ratio.  The children receive their homeschool academic curriculum in the morning, accompanied by lots of support and positive attitudes. In the afternoons, they participate in other activities that fulfill the electives required for each grade.  Electives may include swimming, skating, WIP Climbing Gym, Outdoor Exploration, Choir, Ukulele, Art, Knitting, and Sewing.  Each term differs in terms of the electives that are offered to fulfill the electives for the BC Curriculum.

We are currently taking applications for the 2025/2026 school year. Please email karin.holm@sostutor.ca for more information.

This program is for children in grades 4-10 who have undergone a multidisciplinary assessment by a psychologist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, etc.

Please ensure that your child is prepared for the interactions involved in a group setting.