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Junior, Toronto’s international children’s festival, is Harbourfront Centre's multi-disciplinary festival for children ages 4-14, taking place annually over the May long weekend from May 21 - 23, 2022. It is one of Canada's largest children’s festivals, taking over all of the West Campus of Harbourfront Centre's site, including both indoor and outdoor venues. Junior presents programming that inspires “Big Thoughts for Growing Minds”, acknowledging that children have big questions about the world and their place in it. At Junior, the aim is to provide insight and alternative perspectives, and to facilitate conversations about these big questions while leaving lots of room for joy and fun! Most events are Free - some are ticketed or donations are requested.

Students will explore some of the dangers in the wild such as bug bites, snake bites, and poisonous plants. Conquer the great outdoors! Camp participants will role-play emergency situations in the wild and learn how to prepare for natural disasters. These future emergency medics will learn about snake bites, hypothermia, tourniquets, poisonous plants, edible plants, distress signals, forest fires, tornadoes, mosquito bites, and more. This is an experience full of STEM-based learning, activities and crafts. The students in our mixed-age group classroom are divided into: The Explorers: 4-7 years old The Rangers: 8-12 years old Full-day and half-day options are available (9 am -12 pm).   🩺 The camp concludes with a graduation ceremony where each student receives a personalized diploma. 🩺 The education is based on STEM principles. It ignites the passion of future healthcare heroes and gets them excited about how the body works and the importance of health. 🩺 Every day your child will return home with materials to show you what they learned. Students will obtain all necessary materials for each class. 🩺 The curriculum is written by board-certified physicians and experts in the field of child education. 🩺 Our instructors are well trained, and they have an interest in health sciences and education. They will deliver fun, engaging and interactive content. All our instructors are vulnerable sector checked. 🩺 Your child will make new friends as lots of our activities involve teamwork, role-playing and collaboration. 🩺 Your child will spend an unforgettable summer and lots of fun and fun .... and, Fun! 🤩   About the location Revel Academy is education reimagined! An Acton Academy, situated at the heart of the capital city, with spacey classrooms and a beautiful outdoor space next to it. We are happy to partner with Revel Academy for this camp. We will conduct as many activities as possible outdoors, weather permitting! Safety procedures Keeping in mind the safety of our children, staff and volunteers, we are following the applicable public health guidelines. All of our instructors and volunteers are fully vaccinated. If you didn't find a spot, please register for free at our waitlist and depending on the numbers, we might open a class for another group. We kindly ask that all children wear a mask unless there is an accommodation due to a medical condition. If unable to wear a mask due to a medical condition, please wear a face shield. Food is not included. Make sure that lunch boxes are NUT-free! Your child will need sunscreen and a towel/picnic mattress because some classes will be conducted outdoor.  

Learn about the human body and important life skills such as first aid and CPR, medication safety and much more Inspired learning today - healthy futures tomorrow! Camp participants will role-play the responsibilities of a doctor and learn about vital organs in the human body. These future doctors will learn how to use a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and reflex hammer. They will practice administering first aid, learn how pharmacists play a role in medication administration, and more! This is an experience full of STEM-based learning, activities and crafts. The students in our mixed-age group classroom are divided into: The interns: 4-7 years old The residents: 8-12 years old Full-day and half-day options are available (9 am -12 pm).   🩺 The camp concludes with a graduation ceremony where each student receives a personalized diploma. 🩺 The education is based on STEM principles. It ignites the passion of future healthcare heroes and gets them excited about how the body works and the importance of health. 🩺 Every day your child will return home with materials to show you what they learned. Students will obtain all necessary materials for each class. 🩺 The curriculum is written by board-certified physicians and experts in the field of child education. 🩺 Our instructors are well trained, and they have an interest in health sciences and education. They will deliver fun, engaging and interactive content. All our instructors are vulnerable sector checked. 🩺 Your child will make new friends as lots of our activities involve teamwork, role-playing and collaboration. 🩺 Your child will spend an unforgettable summer and lots of fun and fun .... and, Fun! 🤩   About the location Revel Academy is education reimagined! An Acton Academy, situated at the heart of the capital city, with spacey classrooms and a beautiful outdoor space next to it. We are happy to partner with Revel Academy for this camp. We will conduct as many activities as possible outdoors, weather permitting! Safety procedures Keeping in mind the safety of our children, staff and volunteers, we are following the applicable public health guidelines. All of our instructors and volunteers are fully vaccinated. If you didn't find a spot, please register for free at our waitlist and depending on the numbers, we might open a class for another group. We kindly ask that all children wear a mask unless there is an accommodation due to a medical condition. If unable to wear a mask due to a medical condition, please wear a face shield. Food is not included. Make sure that lunch boxes are NUT-free! Your child will need sunscreen and a towel/picnic mattress because some classes will be conducted outdoor.    

Learn the important role of a veterinarian and how to take care of your pet. Become a paw-some and purr-fect veterinarian! After adopting of a pet toy, camp participants will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian and learn how to care for a dog and/or a cat. These future veterinarians will learn how to remove ticks, perform a nose-to-tail exam, understand proper animal nutrition and hydration, suture lacerations, and more! This is an experience full of STEM-based learning, activities and crafts. The students in our mixed-age group classroom are divided into: The interns: 4-7 years old The residents: 8-12 years old Full-day (Dogs and Cats) and half-day (dogs) options are available (9 am -12 pm).   🩺 The camp concludes with a graduation ceremony where each student receives a personalized diploma. 🩺 The education is based on STEM principles. It ignites the passion of future healthcare heroes and gets them excited about how the body works and the importance of health. 🩺 Every day your child will return home with materials to show you what they learned. Students will obtain all necessary materials for each class. 🩺 The curriculum is written by board-certified physicians and experts in the field of child education. 🩺 Our instructors are well trained, and they have an interest in health sciences and education. They will deliver fun, engaging and interactive content. All our instructors are vulnerable sector checked. 🩺 Your child will make new friends as lots of our activities involve teamwork, role-playing and collaboration. 🩺 Your child will spend an unforgettable summer and lots of fun and fun .... and, Fun! 🤩   About the location Revel Academy is education reimagined! An Acton Academy, situated at the heart of the capital city, with spacey classrooms and a beautiful outdoor space next to it. We are happy to partner with Revel Academy for this camp. We will conduct as many activities as possible outdoors, weather permitting! Safety procedures Keeping in mind the safety of our children, staff and volunteers, we are following the applicable public health guidelines. All of our instructors and volunteers are fully vaccinated. If you didn't find a spot, please register for free at our waitlist and depending on the numbers, we might open a class for another group. We kindly ask that all children wear a mask unless there is an accommodation due to a medical condition. If unable to wear a mask due to a medical condition, please wear a face shield. Food is not included. Make sure that lunch boxes are NUT-free! Your child will need sunscreen and a towel/picnic mattress because some classes will be conducted outdoor.  

Horses are fun and kids adore them! Children and horses have a unique and special bond. Now students can learn all about horses and their care from the newest Little Medical School Equine program. After adopting and naming their horse, students will learn practical information including a brief overview of horses (breeds, categories, names), the ideal horse farm, and many other basics. Students will learn anatomy and how to maintain a healthy horse and horse nutrition. Students will also learn about preparing their horses to ride and much more. The students in our mixed-age group classroom are divided into: The interns: 4-7 years old The residents: 8-12 years old Full-day and half-day options are available (9 am -12 pm).   🩺 The camp concludes with a graduation ceremony where each student receives a personalized diploma. 🩺 The education is based on STEM principles. It ignites the passion of future healthcare heroes and gets them excited about how the body works and the importance of health. 🩺 Every day your child will return home with materials to show you what they learned. Students will obtain all necessary materials for each class. 🩺 The curriculum is written by board-certified physicians and experts in the field of child education. 🩺 Our instructors are well trained, and they have an interest in health sciences and education. They will deliver fun, engaging and interactive content. All our instructors are vulnerable sector checked. 🩺 Your child will make new friends as lots of our activities involve teamwork, role-playing and collaboration. 🩺 Your child will spend an unforgettable summer and lots of fun and fun .... and, Fun! 🤩   About the location Revel Academy is education reimagined! An Acton Academy, situated at the heart of the capital city, with spacey classrooms and a beautiful outdoor space next to it. We are happy to partner with Revel Academy for this camp. We will conduct as many activities as possible outdoors, weather permitting!   Safety procedures Keeping in mind the safety of our children, staff and volunteers, we are following the applicable public health guidelines. All of our instructors and volunteers are fully vaccinated. If you didn't find a spot, please register for free at our waitlist and depending on the numbers, we might open a class for another group. We kindly ask that all children wear a mask unless there is an accommodation due to a medical condition. If unable to wear a mask due to a medical condition, please wear a face shield. Food is not included. Make sure that lunch boxes are NUT-free! Your child will need sunscreen and a towel/picnic mattress because some classes will be conducted outdoor.    

A dietician and a sports medicine surgeon for a week! Explore the ins and outs of these healthcare fields. During this camp, students will explore the fields of Nutrition and Sports medicine. They will learn how to adopt a healthy lifestyle of a balanced diet and physical activity. In the morning sessions, these future dietitians will learn about healthy eating habits, the food pyramid, and global foods. Students will create tasty recipes and snack combinations. In the afternoon sessions, students will explore the roles of an athletic trainer and orthopedic surgeon and learn how to diagnose and treat common sports injuries such as sprains, strains, and athletes' feet. These future healthcare professionals will explore the famous Tommy John (arm & elbow) surgery and make models of a hand, joint, and tendon. The students in our mixed-age group classroom are divided into: The interns: 4-7 years old The residents: 8-12 years old Full-day and half-day (Nutrition) options are available (9 am -12 pm).   🩺 The camp concludes with a graduation ceremony where each student receives a personalized diploma. 🩺 The education is based on STEM principles. It ignites the passion of future healthcare heroes and gets them excited about how the body works and the importance of health. 🩺 Every day your child will return home with materials to show you what they learned. Students will obtain all necessary materials for each class. 🩺 The curriculum is written by board-certified physicians and experts in the field of child education. 🩺 Our instructors are well trained, and they have an interest in health sciences and education. They will deliver fun, engaging and interactive content. All our instructors are vulnerable sector checked. 🩺 Your child will make new friends as lots of our activities involve teamwork, role-playing and collaboration. 🩺 Your child will spend an unforgettable summer and lots of fun and fun .... and, Fun! 🤩   About the location Revel Academy is education reimagined! An Acton Academy, situated at the heart of the capital city, with spacey classrooms and a beautiful outdoor space next to it. We are happy to partner with Revel Academy for this camp. We will conduct as many activities as possible outdoors, weather permitting! Safety procedures Keeping in mind the safety of our children, staff and volunteers, we are following the applicable public health guidelines. All of our instructors and volunteers are fully vaccinated. If you didn't find a spot, please register for free at our waitlist and depending on the numbers, we might open a class for another group. We kindly ask that all children wear a mask unless there is an accommodation due to a medical condition. If unable to wear a mask due to a medical condition, please wear a face shield. Food is not included. Make sure that lunch boxes are NUT-free! Your child will need sunscreen and a towel/picnic mattress because some classes will be conducted outdoor.  

Camp participants will explore and role-play the key responsibilities of a doctor and how to administer first aid in emergency situations. These future doctors will learn about lung disease, how to perform CPR and Heimlich maneuver, explore broken bones, hypothermia, snake bites, how to use a stethoscope, discuss the steps of becoming a doctor and more. This is an experience full of STEM-based learning, activities and crafts. Exclusive for students age 12-16   🩺 The camp concludes with a graduation ceremony where each student receives a personalized diploma. 🩺 The education is based on STEM principles. It ignites the passion of future healthcare heroes and gets them excited about how the body works and the importance of health. 🩺 Every day your child will return home with materials to show you what they learned. Students will obtain all necessary materials for each class. 🩺 The curriculum is written by board-certified physicians and experts in the field of child education. 🩺 Our instructors are well trained, and they have an interest in health sciences and education. They will deliver fun, engaging and interactive content. All our instructors are vulnerable sector checked. 🩺 Your child will make new friends as lots of our activities involve teamwork, role-playing and collaboration. 🩺 Your child will spend an unforgettable summer and lots of fun and fun .... and, Fun! 🤩   About the location Revel Academy is education reimagined! An Acton Academy, situated at the heart of the capital city, with spacey classrooms and a beautiful outdoor space next to it. We are happy to partner with Revel Academy for this camp. We will conduct as many activities as possible outdoors, weather permitting! Safety procedures Keeping in mind the safety of our children, staff and volunteers, we are following the applicable public health guidelines. All of our instructors and volunteers are fully vaccinated. If you didn't find a spot, please register for free at our waitlist and depending on the numbers, we might open a class for another group. We kindly ask that all children wear a mask unless there is an accommodation due to a medical condition. If unable to wear a mask due to a medical condition, please wear a face shield. Food is not included. Make sure that lunch boxes are NUT-free! Your child will need sunscreen and a towel/picnic mattress because some classes will be conducted outdoor.  

Learn chess and play with friends online! Classes are hosted by our professional instructor, Mrs. Golts. *This program is for children ages 6-12. Priority will given to confirmed RHPL members. Program dates: Tuesdays / Apr. 5 - May 24 / 5:45-6:45 p.m. Register for the Intermediate/Advanced sessions here: https://intadvchessspring2022.eventbrite.ca Before purchasing a ticket, please review the library's payment and refund policy here. This program is hosted on Zoom.   How to access the program: In order to participate in this program, you'll need to log in to Zoom using a secure link and password. This information will be sent to the email address you've provided. If you have not received an email from the program lead by the day before the program, please contact the Library. Be sure to check your spam folder. Please note that all participants must register for this program in advance. Do not share the program link or password among friends and family. You can, however, direct them to the registration page.   Using video: The Library is committed to your safety in both physical and digital spaces. One way of ensuring this is by maintaining visibility. For this reason, we require all customers participating in our interactive, virtual children's and teen programs to keep their videos on the entire time during the program. In this program, we also ask that parents appear on screen with their child/teen upon entering the virtual room, and remain on screen until the program lead has confirmed their registration. Afterwards, the child/teen may remain on screen alone. During this Program, you will be using a third-party platform, Zoom, for the purpose of communication. This service may collect some personally identifying information about you, such as name, username, email address, & password. This service will treat the information it collects about you pursuant to its own privacy policy, which can be found here: Zoom Privacy Policy If you require technical support downloading or operating Zoom, please contact the Library at askus@rhpl.ca

Students will learn how to write code using Python and the unique features of the programming language. This program is for children aged 9 to 12 years at the start of the program. They will gain knowledge of fundamental coding concepts such as loops and conditional statements. By the end of the course students should be able to write a basic application with some assistance. Cost: $60 Program runs weekly on Mondays from May 2-30. Please note that there is no class on May 23! This program will be hosted on Zoom. Priority will be given to confirmed RHPL members. Please Note: Participants will use their own computer to code from home. Before registering, test the compatibility of your computer at: https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/download/ Two computers may be required to participate. One computer to code with, and one computer to watch the coding instructor using Zoom video conferencing software. Instructor bio: Keke Zhou has taught coding at RHPL since 2016. She also teaches a variety of different programming languages and gaming engines at libraries, community centers, and colleges across the GTA. Keke is a York University graduate with a degree in Digital Media studies, specializing in computer science and fine arts.   How to access the program: In order to participate in this program, you'll need to log in to Zoom using a secure link and password. This information will be sent to the email address you've provided. If you have not received an email from the program lead by the day before the program, please contact the Library. Be sure to check your spam folder. Please note that all participants must register for this program in advance. Do not share the program link or password among friends and family. You can, however, direct them to the registration page.   Using video: The Library is committed to your safety in both physical and digital spaces. One way of ensuring this is by maintaining visibility. For this reason, we require all customers participating in our interactive, virtual children's and teen programs to keep their videos on the entire time during the program. In this program, we also ask that parents appear on screen with their child/teen upon entering the virtual room, and remain on screen until the program lead has confirmed their registration. Afterwards, the child/teen may remain on screen alone. During this Program, you will be using a third-party platform, Zoom, for the purpose of communication. This service may collect some personally identifying information about you, such as name, username, email address, & password. This service will treat the information it collects about you pursuant to its own privacy policy, which can be found here: Zoom Privacy Policy If you require technical support downloading or operating Zoom, please contact the Library at askus@rhpl.ca  

Scratch helps kids learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively -essential life skills in the 21st century Demo class for Scratch Programming includes - Introduction to Scratch Programming - Creating an online account - Do an online program - Teacher to Kid Ratio is 1:6 - More focus on each kid With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century. Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. It is provided free of charge. We say that learning though play happens when the activity: five characteristics of play that leads to deeper learning (1) is experienced as joyful, (2) helps children find meaning in what they are doing or learning, (3) involves active, engaged, minds-on thinking, (4) as well as iterative thinking (experimentation, hypothesis testing, etc), and (5) social interaction. These five characteristics of play draw on evidence for how children learn best (the science of learning) and how to foster a playful mindset The Program is organized around a framework that I call the “Four P’s of Creative Learning”: Projects, Passion, Peers, and Play. It describes why and how parents and educators should provide children with opportunities to work on projects, based on their passions, in collaboration with peers, in a playful spirit. The ultimate goal: To help children develop as creative thinkers, so that they can create new opportunities for themselves and shape the world of tomorrow Around the world, governments and companies are proclaiming that we are entering the “era of AI”. Using advances in artificial intelligence, companies are now producing devices that understand speech, cameras that recognize faces, cars that drive by themselves, and computers that identify patterns in huge databases of information. In the era of AI, the pace of change will continue to accelerate. Today’s children will face a never-ending stream of unknown, uncertain, and unpredictable situations. The key to success and happiness will be the ability to think and act creatively.   Scratch is designed especially for young people ages 8 to 16, but people of all ages create and share with Scratch. Younger children may want to try ScratchJr, a simplified version of Scratch designed for ages 5 to 7. Student Tips for Participating in Online Learning Helpful tips for students success online Make sure you have chrome browser installed on your device Make sure you’re muted when not talking Be yourself and respect others Ask questions using chat Use reactions to engage with your class Think before you write Utilize the raise your hand feature if wanting to ask a question live Set up an intentional space where the class is going to happen

Celebrating all kinds of brains! Kids activities - Drama and Mindfulness During our parents and teachers and SNA's talk, kids can enjoy our Fun Drama and mindfulness classes :) Fun Drama is designed to build children's confidence, improve speech, concentration and have fun, and make friends :) Mindfulness is an evidence-based Mindfulness B+ programme that has helped many people around the globe to expand their knowledge of being mindful and implement it into their life. Please see the plan for the whole week. Go to tickets to register for the suitable day :) Be well, and see you soon :) Team All

Join us every other Tuesday as we practice reading, and discussing in French! All levels are welcome. This program is for ages 6-8 years. Priority will be given to confirmed RHPL card holders. This program is lead by professional language instructors from U+ Education. This program is hosted on Zoom. Program dates: April 13, 17 & May 3, May 17, May 31 U+ Education focuses on virtual language learning for ages 2.5 and up. Lead by experts, U+ provides lessons in French, Mandarin, Spanish and much more. Click here for more information about U+ Education: https://www.upluseducation.ca/homepage/ How to access the program: In order to participate in this program, you'll need to log in to Zoom using a secure link and password. This information will be sent to the email address you've provided. If you have not received an email from the program lead by the day before the program, please contact the Library. Be sure to check your spam folder. Please note that all participants must register for this program in advance. Do not share the program link or password among friends and family. You can, however, direct them to the registration page. Using video: The Library is committed to your safety in both physical and digital spaces. One way of ensuring this is by maintaining visibility. For this reason, we require all customers participating in our interactive, virtual children's and teen programs to keep their videos on the entire time during the program. In this program, we also ask that parents appear on screen with their child/teen upon entering the virtual room, and remain on screen until the program lead has confirmed their registration. Afterwards, the child/teen may remain on screen alone. During this Program, you will be using a third-party platform, Zoom, for the purpose of communication. This service may collect some personally identifying information about you, such as name, username, email address, & password. This service will treat the information it collects about you pursuant to its own privacy policy, which can be found here: Zoom Privacy Policy If you require technical support downloading or operating Zoom, please contact the Library at askus@rhpl.ca  

Do you want to speak with confidence, and increase your self-esteem? Program for teens aged 13-17 years. Priority will be given to confirmed RHPL card holders. Join this 8 week workshop that focuses on leadership skills ranging from delivering speeches, professional body language, and writing effectively. This program is hosted on Zoom. Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills. This program is run by a Toastmasters certified facilitator. How to access the program: In order to participate in this program, you'll need to log in to Zoom using a secure link and password. This information will be sent to the email address you've provided. If you have not received an email from the program lead by the day before the program, please contact the Library. Be sure to check your spam folder. Please note that all participants must register for this program in advance. Do not share the program link or password among friends and family. You can, however, direct them to the registration page. Using video: The Library is committed to your safety in both physical and digital spaces. One way of ensuring this is by maintaining visibility. For this reason, we require all customers participating in our interactive, virtual children's and teen programs to keep their videos on the entire time during the program. In this program, we also ask that parents appear on screen with their child/teen upon entering the virtual room, and remain on screen until the program lead has confirmed their registration. Afterwards, the child/teen may remain on screen alone. During this Program, you will be using a third-party platform, Zoom, for the purpose of communication. This service may collect some personally identifying information about you, such as name, username, email address, & password. This service will treat the information it collects about you pursuant to its own privacy policy, which can be found here: Zoom Privacy Policy If you require technical support downloading or operating Zoom, please contact the Library at askus@rhpl.ca  

Exploring STEM World! STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These live sessions are designed for Grade 4 to Grade 8 who are interested in developing their skills in STEM. Each weekly session lasts 45 minutes. Kids will learn how to conduct labs, improve their creativity, and apply critical analysis to real world applications.  

This Virtual career-focused STEM program introduces students to essential 21st century skills needed for tomorrow’s careers.   The Level 1 virtual camp will cover basic coding and 3D modeling. This course is typically geared toward students entering grades 4-9. Coding is becoming a major skill needed in any field and 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is the newest technology used in the development of almost all products across all industries. These two skills are the foundation of STEM careers for the next generation. This course is designed to inspire your child to pursue STEM academics and is their first step toward a future STEM career in design or engineering. Students will learn basic programing principles with a user friendly online platform called Scratch. Hands-on exercises encourage students to think like a coder and develop important logic and problem solving skills. Using the popular 3D modeling program, Tinkercad, students will learn how to design and print in 3D. Guided by our instructors, participants will create basic 3D models from scratch. At the end of this course, students will have the opportunity to convert their 3D design to a printed model to keep as their own!   Level 1 Camp Schedule 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM daily Monday, 6/13 Tuesday, 6/14 Wednesday, 6/15 Thursday, 6/16   Camp will be delivered virtually via Zoom Hardware assistance is available After completion of the Level 1 camp you can learn even more in our Level 2 camp. Enroll in our Level 2 virtual camp   About the organizers Enhancing STEM education in the local community has long been one of the key objectives for Carolinas Aviation Museum (CAM) and Queen City Robotics Alliance (QCRA). Sharing this common vision, CAM and QCRA believe that together we will create an even bigger impact with our synergy by empowering students to be prepared for the future of work in technology, engineering, aviation, and aerospace careers. This STEM camp is sponsored by Culture Blocks— a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.   Fast Facts About Coding and 3D Modeling Software engineers make a median salary of over $100,000 a year. Coding is the process of building computer programs that perform specific tasks and fosters life skills like critical thinking and problem-solving, leading to increased confidence. From apps and video games to vital medical technology, our world runs on code. The future workforce will need talented people with coding skills to fulfill these jobs. 3D modeling is a process of creating 3D model of an object, and is one of the most in-demand skills in the IT industry. 3D modeling is used in the gaming industry, cinema and animation, robotics, architecture, design and construction of buildings, medicine and many more fields.   Course Outcomes This course will help your child: Discover their creative potential Know how to code with one of the largest coding platforms - Scratch Understand the principles of 3D graphic objects Know how to work with one of the popular 3D editors - Tinkercad Develop spatial thinking Discover their aptitude and passion for STEM subjects

This Virtual career-focused STEM program introduces students to essential 21st century skills needed for tomorrow’s careers.   For students with some experience in coding and 3D modeling, this Level 2 virtual camp is designed to further develop your skills! This course is typically geared toward students entering grades 4-9. Coding is becoming a major skill needed in any field and 3D printing, or additive manufacturing is the newest technology used in the development of almost all products across all industries. These two skills are the foundation of STEM careers for the next generation. This course is designed to inspire your child to pursue STEM academics and is their first step toward a future STEM career in design or engineering. Makecode Mindstorm is the chosen platform for this coding course, which supports a progression path into real-world programming. Students will learn how to control motors and sensors to complete specific challenges. Students will demonstrate their learning by maneuvering a robot remotely using their own code. In this 3D modeling course, we introduce students to the foundations of more complex CAD skills like assemblies, weldments, and sheet metal using a professional software platform called Onshape. Additional engineering design capabilities will be covered that will allow students to tap their creativity even further to keep the fun and inspirational moments flowing.   Level 2 Camp Schedule 1:30PM to 4:30PM daily Monday, 6/20 Tuesday, 6/21 Wednesday, 6/22 Thursday, 6/23   Camp will be delivered virtually via Zoom Hardware assistance is available   About the organizers Enhancing STEM education in the local community has long been one of the key objectives for Carolinas Aviation Museum (CAM) and Queen City Robotics Alliance (QCRA). Sharing this common vision, CAM and QCRA believe that together we will create an even bigger impact with our synergy by empowering students to be prepared for the future of work in technology, engineering, aviation, and aerospace careers. This STEM camp is sponsored by Culture Blocks— a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.   Fast Facts About Coding and 3D Modeling Software engineers make a median salary of over $100,000 a year. Coding is the process of building computer programs that perform specific tasks and fosters life skills like critical thinking and problem-solving, leading to increased confidence. From apps and video games to vital medical technology, our world runs on code. The future workforce will need talented people with coding skills to fulfill these jobs. 3D modeling is a process of creating 3D model of an object, and is one of the most in-demand skills in the IT industry. 3D modeling is used in the gaming industry, cinema and animation, robotics, architecture, design and construction of buildings, medicine and many more fields.   Course Outcomes This course will help your child: Discover their creative potential Know how to code with one of the largest coding platforms - Scratch Understand the principles of 3D graphic objects Know how to work with one of the popular 3D editors - Tinkercad Develop spatial thinking Discover their aptitude and passion for STEM subjects

A unique online STEM camp where kids immerse themselves in the world of medicine, ignite their curiosity and get excited about science. Each camp day has different medical-related themes upon which age appropriate activities, experiments, games and crafts are delivered in a fun, educational and creative way. A science-based summer camp where kids aged 5 to 12 get to be ‘Doctors for a Week’, have fun and make new friends. It is designed for kids who are intellectually curious and passionate about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). It combines learning and fun activities while being challenging enough to engage and inspire.  ​ Onsite Medics Camp Medics Camp is a unique S.T.E.M camp experience for all that attend. Our program attracts like minded kids who share an interest in medical science, health and the human body so kids are sure to meet some great new friends during their week with us.  For some of you, Medics Camp may be the first step in your medical journey and we are excited and honored to be a part of your future. Features Doctor ID Badges Real Medical Equipment Experiments Activities Games Crafts Outdoor Time (weather permitting) FREE Medics Camp T-Shirt FREE Before and After Care Extended Care *extra Pizza Lunch Friday *extra Early Bird and Sibling Discounts   In Person Summer Camps = $335+tax Onsite camps will be offered in: Richmond Hill Markham  See schedule below for which weeks we'll be at which location.  We only operate at one location per week. ONSITE REGISTRATION         Meet The Medics     Munchkin Medics - Ages 5-6 Munchkins Medics are already showing an interest in learning.  They are inquisitive and like to ask lots of questions.  They will follow our daily medical science themes with age appropriate activities, games and crafts.     Mini Medics - Ages 7-8 Mini Medics are kids who are intellectually curious and eager to learn about science, medicine and the human body through experiments, activities, crafts and games.     Junior Medics - Ages 9-12 Junior Medics are bright, focused and interested in medical science and how the human body works.  They are    

For our next 12 Days of Christmas activity, kids can enjoy concerts, holiday markets, light shows, and other events! Things are obviously going to be a little different this year, but there are always ways to get into the Christmas spirit. ------------- Pour notre prochaine activité des 12 jours de Noël, les enfants pourront profiter de concerts magiques, marchés de Noël et d'autres événements! La façon dont nous célébrons sera un peu différente cette année, mais il y a toujours moyen de se mettre dans l'esprit de Noël.   This activity is part our 12 Days of Christmas Collection, tied to our new giveaway! Learn more HERE. / Cette activité fait partie de notre collection des 12 jours de Noël, liée à notre nouveau concours! Pour en savoir plus, cliquez ICI.

Chores and fun in the same breath? You bet. Here, some ideas for getting kids to beat you at the cleaning game. Hide treats, stickers, or pennies in, on, or under knickknacks, then ask your child to dust. She gets to enjoy the rewards only when everything is dusted. Post individual lists of chores kids can do (one for each child in your family). Whenever your child accomplishes a task, have her mark it with a sticker. Whoever has the most stickers at the end of the week gets the Helper of the Week award. Play "Go Fish" with a basket of clean socks. Divide the socks among the players, leaving a pile to draw from. Each player, in turn, holds up a sock and asks another player if he has the mate. If not, the asking player must take a sock from the top of the draw pile. When finished, the player with the most pairs wins. Turn any socks that stay single into child-friendly dust mitts. Insert child's hand into clean but dampened sock and use it to remove dust from houseplants and furniture. Have a scavenger hunt. Make a list of everyday items (newspapers, magazine, shoes, etc.). Set a timer for 5 minutes, then have kids collect stray items throughout the house. The winner is the child who picks up the most (and returns them to their rightful spots). After dinner, do a "10-minute Tidy." Set a timer and have family members scatter through the house putting away the day's clutter. Appoint someone to be Inspector D. Clutter. Armed with a laundry basket and plastic police badge from the dress-up box, this person roams the house and puts stray belongings into clutter "jail" (the basket). To set an item free, its owner (Mom and Dad included!) must do a chore. Turn a bucket into a personalized cleaning caddy. Use permanent marker to write your child's name on it and have him decorate its with other drawings. Store supplies such as sponge, dustrag and roll of paper towels, etc. Show them the money? Some experts believe allowance should be reserved for teenagers. School-aged children will easily get behind the idea that chores are something you do as a member of the family — not for money. They'll be excited just to show off their skill at completing a task.

We've all heard expressions and stats that just seem to "make sense," so we don't bother to check them out. It turns out there are a lot of misconceptions floating around. We're here to break down a few examples of what we like to call "B.S." That's... Bad Science!