frequently asked questions

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How long is the after school program each week?

• 50 minutes

• 3:30pm-4:20pm​ (7-9 yrs old); 4:30pm-5:20pm (10-13 yrs old)

• Special requests? Contact Elizabeth at

How many children are in each program?

• Up to 7 children.

What are the ages of the participants?

• We separate children into 7-9 and 10-13 years old

• Participants are grouped by age unless other requests are made during registration

• A group of 7 participants can schedule their own camp - please contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@escaperooms4kids.com. If you have less than 7 people we may add additional participants.

What are the themes of the after school program?

• After School programs do not have one theme like the summer camps.

• Participants decide as a team which rooms they want to escape and they can choose to build a virtual escape room.

​How will my children learn the core competency skill?

• A core competency skill, such as communication, is broken down into easy steps and discussed

• The team plays a game to practice using the skill

• The team uses the skill to help them escape.

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What are the core competency skills?

• In the new BC curriculum students K-12 are expected to know and demonstrate core competency skills.

• Skills include Communication, Decision Making, Teamwork, Collaborative Leadership, Self Regulation, Emotional Intelligence, and Critical, Strategic, and Creative Thinking.

• Escape rooms are an excellent way to learn and practice these skills.

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What are the costs and the basis of the costs?

• Fall: $282 (13 weeks)

• Winter: $217 (10 weeks)

• Spring: $261 (12 weeks)

• Virtual programs are now over twice as long as last year's programs and include one-third of participants. Additionally, the cost of running online is greater than in person.

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What is the refund policy?

• 100% with cancellation up to 7 days before the start of the program. 

• 50% refund within 7 days of the program.

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What platform do you use?

• Currently, we use Zoom. Each session requires a random ID and password to prevent intrusions.

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What technology does my child need?

• Zoom can be run off a laptop or Ipad.

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Whom do I contact if I have questions?

• Elizabeth at or 604-831-0570

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​Thank you for considering Awesome Escape Rooms 4 Kids for your children this fall! The virtual camps are new and we welcome your feedback on how we can make modifications to help keep your children having fun and developing their collaboration skills!