Check out all of the clubs that are offered before school, at lunch, and after school every day at GRCI!
Art League |
The Grand River Campus Art League is a club open to all students, not just those enrolled in Art. We believe everyone is an artist and that they should tap into the creative side of themselves. This club is what students make of it. The Arts and Crafts we do are chosen by students. In the past, we have painted holiday cards, made and sold buttons, done face painting. The options are endless! We meet weekly in rm T119–we run on a flex-membership model, which means all are welcome any time! Staff Sponsors: Mrs. Bruce Miller |
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Book Club |
Do you love getting lost in a good book or chatting about your latest read? Come join the Book Club — where great books and even better conversations happen! Everyone’s welcome, whether you’re a page-turner pro or just looking to try something new. Our first meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19th @ lunch in the library classroom. If you can’t make this meeting, please come see Mrs. Harvey in the library anytime. Staff Sponsors: Mrs. Harvey |
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BSU
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A place for black students to find support, discuss current issues, and lead change in the school. There is the opportunity to attend conferences and listen to guest speakers. Staff Sponsors: Mrs. Hunter |
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BLUE CREW EXEC
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Blue Crew is our elected Student Council group. These senior Leadership students take the lead on planning and organizing all schoolwide activities such as dances, spirit assemblies, fundraising, school social media etc. Leadership students are also able to earn a credit through the Grade 11 and 12 Leadership courses offered. The Blue Crew meets every other Monday. Staff Sponsor: Ms. Hansen, Ms. Schulz |
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Cake Decorating Club |
You don’t have to be a chef or even experienced in the kitchen to decorate a cake, cookie, cupcake, or brownie. As part of our club, you will learn a variety of techniques for decorating treats that will amaze your friends and family. Whether you are a beginner or have previous experience, we will make projects that will teach you new skills and challenge those who already have some background in decorating. We meet every Wednesday at lunch in Room 1-220 Staff Sponsor: Ms. Heipel and Mrs. McConnell |
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Chess Club |
The chess club is for anyone who is interested in playing game and who wants to
get in some game play in a relaxed environment.
Bring your lunch and a friend! All skill levels are welcome!
The chess club meets every Thursday at lunch in room 3-117. Staff Sponsor: Mr. Stone |
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‘Through the Water’
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For students that are curious about the Christian faith or want to explore their Christian faith further. A great time to ask questions, put faith into action, and have fun. Club meets on Wednesdays at lunch in room 1-114. Staff Sponsor: Mrs. Church, Mrs. Kruck & Mr. Lebold |
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Computer Science and Robotics Club |
The Computer Science & Robotics club is open to all students interested in computer engineering. In the club we design robots for in-school competition as well as robots for the region wide MechMania Competition. If you are interested more in computer science, the club also practices coding problems in preparation for the annual Canadian Computer Competition. Staff Sponsor: Mr. Clifford |
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Crypto/Stock Club |
The Crypto/Stock Club is an educational space where students explore both the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrencies and the long-established stock market. Through guided lessons and hands-on activities, members learn how to think and trade like professionals using Technical Analysis, Cycle Studies, Fundamentals, and sound Risk Management principles. Working outside the curriculum and delivering real world knowledge, the club is designed to build critical thinking, intuition, and financial literacy so that students are able to walk away with a lifelong skill that they can make a career of or simply just to enhance their personal investing journey. Drawing on over 40 years of my trading experience, the club offers a rare opportunity to learn, ask questions, and practice in a supportive, school-friendly environment. Who wants to join our TTM Club (Thousand to a Million Club)
Staff Sponsors: Mr. Hemmerich |
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Dance Team |
GRCI Dance Team is a student-led club that brings creativity, teamwork, and school spirit to the stage. Members collaborate to plan choreography during weekly practices, open to dancers of all experience levels. Throughout the year, the team builds toward its biggest showcase—competing in DanceFest in May. With passion and leadership at its core, the team offers a welcoming space for students to express themselves through movement. Staff Sponsors: Mrs. Cornish, Mrs. Gingerich & Mrs. Zukowski |
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Drama Productions |
GRCI produces a number of exciting theatre productions throughout the year! From our Remembrance Day show in the fall to the National Theatre School Drama Festival in the winter, to any number of major shows in the spring, there are opportunities for actors, costumers, prop builders, set crew, tech crew, and more. Staff Sponsors: Neufeglise |
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Environmental Club |
The Environment Club is a student-led organization aimed at bringing ideas, awareness, and action towards environmental issues within our school community and beyond. Our endeavors include an on-site pollinator garden, yearly Battery Recycling Drive, Earth Week programming and celebrations, as well many other environmentally focused events and fundraisers. Based on our past environmental achievements, GRCI has been proudly designated as an Ontario Eco-Schools Certified space! We meet every Wednesday at lunch in Room 1-216. Staff Sponsors: Mrs. Roy, Mrs. Leavy, Mrs. Tecihroeb & Mrs. Nussli |
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Fed Prov Club |
Fed-Prov is GRCI’s politics and debating team. We meet Tuesdays at lunch in 1-206 starting on November 18th. We have fun discussing and debating Canadian Politics while we get ready for a two-day student government conference at Wilfrid Laurier University in February. There are hundreds of participants from WRDSB secondary schools who role-play Canada’s federal and provincial governments and the press. Participants engage in discussion and debate about many of the most critical and important issues facing our province and country today! Staff Sponsors: Mrs. McConnell |
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GRCI Alive |
GRCI Alive Leadership Hub and Hangout meets Thursdays in the Wellness Room (Enter Via the CYW Room 5-113). This club is for students in the Fast Forward program who desire to plan and lead GRCI Alive Events throughout the year. This is also a time to rest and relax with your friends in a quieter space! Staff Sponsors: Mr. Dirks |
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GSA
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The GSA is the Gender and Sexuality Awareness group, also known as the Gay Straight Alliance. It is a safe space for the LGBTQ2S+ community, and allies, to connect, support each other, and just have a good time! LGBTQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and Two Spirit. We will meet every Tuesday at lunch (from 10:50 – 11:50) in the Wellness Room(Corridor 5 near the CYW office). All students are always welcome! Staff Sponsor: Mrs. Church & Mrs. O’Connor |
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Habitat for Humanity |
GRCI helps! We’re a group dedicated to helping out and making an impact whether its in school or our local community. We plan on doing volunteer work, donation events, restores, community cleanups, and showing up to build sites to help build houses. Our goal is to create a welcoming space and build connections through acts of service in our community today. We aim to support and to inspire in our work. We meet weekly every Tuesday in room 1-217, anyone is welcome! Staff Sponsors: Mr. Schneider & Mr. Mehring |
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Henna Studio |
The Henna Studio is not only a space for artists to grow and share their experience with one another, but it is a place where the cultural significance of the henna art is learned and appreciated. Our goal is to understand the basics, techniques and meaning behind the art of Henna beyond the aesthetic means. We celebrate together, help with events and grow together. No prior experience is needed, everyone is welcome. Staff Sponsors: Ms. Bruce-Miller |
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Improv Team |
Do you want to work on your presentation skills? Do you like making people laugh? Do you like thinking on your feet? GRCI’s Improv Team is an exciting and energetic way to make friends, express yourself, and have fun. We make up characters and scenes on the spot, performing at school events and competing at the Canadian Improv Games. Auditions are in late September. Interested and missed auditions? Talk to Neufeglise! Staff Sponsors: Neufeglise |
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ISA
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A club for everyone that builds community and helps raise awareness about Indigenous issues. *Non-Indigenous Students are welcome. ISA meets on Friday at lunch in room 3-111. Staff Sponsor: Mr. Riche |
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Junior Leadership |
Junior Leadership is open to all junior students who want to build school spirit and get involved in our GRCI community. We organize fun events like cafe games, spirit days, candy grams, support school-wide initiatives and more! Junior Leadership meet every other Friday to plan activities, share ideas, and grow as leaders. Join us to make a difference and help bring our school community together!
Staff Sponsors: Ms. Schmidt & Ms. Ahmed
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Motorsports & SIM Racing |
The focus of this club is to give students a space and place to discuss and interact with all things Motorsports and Sim Racing. F1, NASCAR, GT Series, Rally Car… you name it, we will cover it! No experience is necessary. We want to provide opportunities for people to learn, discover, and grow their passion for Motorsports and Sim Racing. We meet Thursday’s at 10:50am in room 1-217. Staff Sponsors: Mr. Schneider & Mr. Emrich
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Music |
Do you sing or play an instrument and want to sing or play together in a group (or even LEARN how to sing or play an instrument?) Then join a GRCI Music Ensemble! We have an ensemble for EVERY grade level, instrument/voice, and ability level. Concert Band or Jr. String Orchestra – For newer, less experienced musicians (usually Gr. 9/10 but open to all)
Honour Band or Sr. String Orchestra – For more experienced musicians (usually Gr. 10-12)
Concert Choir – For all students who want to sing, regardless of grade or experience level
Jazz Band – For more experienced musicians (usually Gr. 10-12)
Staff Sponsors: Mrs. Lee & Mr. Todd
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MSA
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The Muslim Student Association is a place where everyone can come to share their opinions and views within their beliefs. It is a space where Muslim individuals can find support and connect with different people. Muslims and non-Muslims are always welcome. MSA meets on Wednesdays at lunch in the library. Staff Sponsors: Mrs. Hunter |
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Renegade Writers Club |
The Writing Club is a space for writers of every sort to gather, write, and share feedback with one another. Whether you are a poet, a short-story writer, a novelist, a journalist, or some combination thereof, you are welcome to the Writing Club. Meetings happen on Monday at lunch in Room 1-218. There are writing prompts and discussions, as well as resources for those who wish to pursue writing as a passion beyond high school. This is intended as an inclusive, relaxed environment where everyone can feel comfortable sharing what they like. We look forward to meeting you! Staff Sponsor: Mr. Till |
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STEM Club |
In STEM club, students get to explore through discussions, games and activities, the wondrous world of science and technology that is all around us. The club also applies some of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the weekly activities. If you are interested, we meet every Tuesday at lunch in Rm 3-232. Staff Sponsor: Mr. Emrich |
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Student Senate |
Every other Monday the leaders of all of our Major clubs, groups and affinity groups within the school meet. Each group gives updates about upcoming activities and events and we share ideas about how we can support each other’s groups! Staff Sponsor: Ms. Hansen |
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Student Well-being Group |
The Student Well-Being group is new to GRCI this year! Our goal is to create initiatives that support student wellness and mental health.
Staff Sponsor: Ms. Hansen & Ms. Hedges |
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Tech Crew |
The technical crew, often known as “techies” are the students behind the scenes and “backstage” to control all the technical aspects of creating a concert, play, musical, or other live performance. The roles of the students in a tech crew can vary depending on the nature of an event, and often evolves as the production does. The technical crew is in charge of operating the lights and controlling the volume of the sounds and music. In large scale production, the tech crew can consist of many students in different aspects of the production. Staff Sponsor: Mr. Mayer |
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Yearbook Club |
Are you interested in photography or journalism?
Are you interested in learning more about the school or being part of a team that will leave a lasting impression?
If you answered “yes” to at least one of those questions, then the Yearbook Club may be for you. The Yearbook Club is open to students in Grades 9 to 12.
For more information or to join the Yearbook Club, please email the advisor, Mrs. Murison (wanda_murison@wrdsb.ca).
Staff Sponsor: Mrs. Murison
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