Student Life at Burlington Christian Academy
At Burlington Christian Academy, student life is about more than learning in the classroom. Our students thrive in a supportive, Christ-centred community where they are known, valued, and encouraged to grow in every area of life.
Opportunities and Experiences
Every student at Burlington Christian Academy has the chance to explore, grow, and discover their God-given gifts.
Faith & Spiritual Growth
Daily prayer, chapel services, and faith-based gatherings that nurture students’ spiritual development
Community & Service
Service projects, volunteering opportunities, and leadership experiences that encourage students to serve others
The Arts & Athletics
Team sports, intramurals, ALPA advanced athletics, music, theatre, and the School of the Arts (SOTA) program
Experiential Learning & Special Events
EdVenture projects, full school outdoor celebrations, campouts, senior end-of-year trips, and other full-day events
Friendship & Character Development
A welcoming environment where students build lasting friendships and grow in character, leadership, and compassion
Family & Community Engagement
An active PTA, fundraising and community gatherings, and opportunities for families to participate and strengthen the BCA community
Clubs & Enrichment
Burlington Christian Academy offers a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities that allow students to explore their interests, develop new skills, and make lasting friendships.
Examples include:
Chess Club – strategic thinking and problem-solving
School Newspaper – writing, reporting, and collaboration
Book Clubs – reading and discussing literature
LEGO & Maker Clubs – creativity, engineering, and design
Sports Clubs – basketball, soccer, and other recreational activities
These clubs are designed to complement classroom learning, foster curiosity, and encourage teamwork in a fun, Christ-centred environment.
Kindergarten Buddies Program
At Burlington Christian Academy, students in grades 4 and up have the opportunity to participate in our Kindergarten Buddies Program, where they spend time with our JK/SK students during recess and play activities.
Mentorship & Leadership
Older students help guide younger peers, building leadership and social skills.
Supporting Social Development
Buddies assist in teaching sharing, cooperation, and problem-solving in a fun and nurturing environment.
Building Community
The program strengthens connections across grades and fosters a caring, inclusive school culture.
Annual Mud Run
At Burlington Christian Academy, our EdVenture students take the lead in planning, designing, and creating an exciting mud run through our forested campus. At the end of the year, students, parents, and staff join in the adventure! This event is always a wonderfully muddy experience that encourages teamwork, creativity, and fun, while celebrating the year’s learning in a hands-on way.
Extended Care Program
At Burlington Christian Academy, we understand that families have busy schedules. That’s why we offer a drop-in before and after school care program for an additional fee.
Flexible & Convenient
No sign-up required, drop your child off early before school or pick them up after the school day at your convenience.
Safe & Supervised
Students are cared for by qualified staff in a safe and nurturing environment.
Fun & Engaging
Activities are designed to keep students entertained and active, supporting social, emotional, and creative development.
Our Extended Care Program ensures peace of mind for parents while providing students with meaningful experiences beyond the classroom.
What Our Parents Are Saying
BCA competes with other local schools regularly in single games or tournaments. BCA also has extra clubs and activities including recess clubs like lego, prayer, floor hockey, soccer, etc. These clubs allow students from different grades to connect over a similar interest and build friendships. It also gives each student a place of belonging and an activity they can succeed in outside of typical academic subjects.
In all grades, there is an option for 1:1 music lessons (vocal, piano, flute, etc) for students to partake in. As a parent, this means one less extracurricular we have to schedule into our week because it is done during the school day.
The environment is steadfastly positive and built on a strong framework of shared responsibility to the school and to each other. Even though students are in different classes, they spend a lot of time bonding as a whole. The older children are excellent role models for kindergarten kids. The school provides lots of opportunities for older students to interact and provide support to younger students.
My girls look forward to going to school, they walk into a bright, inviting atmosphere where the teachers love teaching and the children flourish as a result. Their educational needs are met and their characters are nourished. At the end of the day I pick them up with huge smiles on their faces!
It’s a wonderful, well rounded school. Amazing teachers, caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive and be grounded in Christian values. Our family loves the school and community that makes it an extended part of our family.
Students get to explore their other interests, talents and abilities through other than strictly academic programs. This I appreciate because it means they’ll be more rounded and are more likely to have a better school experience than many others.
See Student Life in Action
The best way to experience student life at Burlington Christian Academy is to visit and see our community firsthand.
