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March 2021
Immersive Van Gogh by Car
Be immersed in 600,000 cubic feet of stunning projection animating the master's brushstroke, detail, and colour as you have never experienced them. The exhibition is custom-designed specifically to the historic space that housed the Toronto Star’s printing presses at 1 Yonge Street transforming the industrial into the magical. Experience the organic landscapes of Van Gogh’s imagination, and ride the rollercoaster of Van Gogh’s descent into…
Find out more »April 2021
INVENTOR: Entrepreneur (Gr. 7-8) – In-Person Classes
Youth are able to harness their creativity through projects, becoming confident entrepreneurs as they learn how to design, build and pitch their creations! Through hands-on activities, they will brainstorm, draft and prototype using our makerspace tools and technology. From 3D printers, laser cutters, microelectronics and the woodshop, our inventors of the future can let their ideas flourish
Find out more »Pillars of Change
Looking for creative inspiration during the lockdown? Take part by making art! Pillars of Change is a new multipart No.9 Public Art initiative encouraging action on pressing social and environmental issues. This project is open to all ages and abilities – adults and children alike. Check out the Pillars of Change site for the latest artist latest artist editions, or download free at-home art making…
Find out more »May 2021
Ontario Science Center Science at Home
Science is everywhere. Learning can happen anywhere. For the family that loves to experiment, this Do It Yourself series is sure to inspire your inner scientist. We’ve got hands-on games and activities that range from getting your hands slimy to crafting gravity-defying chutes to exploring the nature in your backyard. These easy-to-follow guides are simple, fun, and appropriate for most ages (with adult supervision).
Find out more »Virtual Mother’s Day tour of the Bata Shoe Museum
Pour yourself a cup of tea and join us for an exclusive Mother’s Day tour of the Bata Shoe Museum with Director & Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack! Elizabeth will personally take you through our four galleries, including our newest exhibition The Great Divide: Footwear in the Age of Enlightenment and answer all of your questions. Spaces are limited - register early.
Find out more »Indigenous Voices – Mother’s Day Episode
Tune in to the ROM’s popular Indigenous Voices program offered in a live webinar format twice a month. Designed for K-12 students and teachers, each episode features Indigenous ROM educators and guest speakers as they highlight distinct ancestral objects, share stories, and offer arts-based activities that celebrate living Indigenous cultures. In this episode, join us and make cards to appreciate the mothers, mother figures, aunties,…
Find out more »Wee Festival
WeeFestival Returns May 17 - 24! Experience a sparkling stream of theatre, music, dance, puppetry, and performance from around the world in an 8-day digital programme that promises to inspire and stimulate young imaginations. In between playtime and outdoor fun, the WeeFestival offers children and their families a daily dose of nourishing arts and culture! Designed as a flexible, relaxed, and accessible experience, you and…
Find out more »Indigenous Voices – Two-Spirit Identities & Giveaway Gift Making
Tune in to the ROM’s popular Indigenous Voices program offered in a live webinar format twice a month. Designed for K-12 students and teachers, each episode features Indigenous ROM educators and guest speakers as they highlight distinct ancestral objects, share stories, and offer arts-based activities that celebrate living Indigenous cultures. Designed for K-12 students and teachers, Indigenous Voices episodes features Indigenous ROM educators and guest speakers…
Find out more »June 2021
Powerful Proteins [P.A. Day Cooking Webinar]
Get kids excited about food and involved in the kitchen! Join Registered Dietitians Emilia Heiman & Sarah Jean-Noel in this interactive and educational cooking classes. Children will learn about different sources of protein and, build their cooking skills by preparing 2 fun and delicious recipes! Menu: Power Protein Balls & Greek Yogurt Dip Cost: $20 per webinar. A perk for parents: Register for all 4…
Find out more »Wholesome Whole Grains [P.A. Day Cooking Webinar]
Get kids excited about food and involved in the kitchen! Join Registered Dietitians Emilia Heiman & Sarah Jean-Noel in this interactive and educational cooking classes. Children will learn about whole grains and, build their cooking and baking skills by preparing 2 fun and delicious recipes! Menu: Nachos & Homemade Granola Cost: $20 per webinar. A perk for parents: Register for all 4 webinars and receive…
Find out more »Sensible Sweets [P.A. Day Cooking Webinar]
Get kids excited about food and involved in the kitchen! Join Registered Dietitians Emilia Heiman & Sarah Jean-Noel in this interactive and educational cooking classes. Children will learn build their cooking and baking skills as they prepare healthier sweet treats! Menu: Banana Lentil Muffins & Fruit Kabobs with Dip Cost: $20 per webinar. A perk for parents: Register for all 4 webinars and receive a…
Find out more »July 2021
Toronto Kidz Summer Camp
Our Kidz Camp is a multi-activity camp that offers a perfect mix of indoor and outdoor activities. Each week follows a different theme such as Dinosaurs, Animals, Magic, Space, etc. Our days are busy with arts & crafts, games, projects related to the weekly theme and of course our exciting field trips within the city of Toronto! Campers spend at least 3 hours outdoors a…
Find out more »Educational Acting Summer Camps
Welcome to Sparx Studio's 2021 Bloor West Educational Acting Summer Camps! For children enrolled in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 7 for the 2021/2022 School Year. Full Day & Afternoon Only Summer Camps will run in Bloor West Village at 356 Windermere Ave in Windermere United Church and at 240 Manor Road East at Manor Road United Church. Your child will experience 5 days of education,…
Find out more »Pawsitively Pets Backyard Camp
Keeping the kids home this summer? Let us bring our camp program to your backyard! Double your bubble, with up to 10 children. Reach out to your friends, neighbours and set up a group and we will bring the camp to you! Pawsitively Pets has been running backyard camps for 10 years! This year, we think this will be more popular than ever before. Programs…
Find out more »GTA Photography Summer Camp – Kids Camp 1 (LIVE Virtual)
Kids Camp 1 is a unique photography program that empowers kids, like no other in the country! It introduces campers to their cameras through hands-on demonstrations and projects! In our program, we cover creative and technical techniques that are engaging and meaningful for kids! Kids leave feeling confident having developed a skill set that they will carry with them forever! PREREQUISITES: NONE; Great for Beginners…
Find out more »GTA Photography Summer Camp – Kids Camp 2 (LIVE Virtual)
The sky is the limit for our Kids Camp 2 campers! Campers are encouraged to get creative with their images and have fun while breaking the rules of composition! Creative projects and demonstrations will inspire campers to master new techniques, including; silhouettes, bokeh, and black and white photography! PREREQUISITES: Kids Camp 1 REQUIRED: Any camera with manual mode, minimum 1 per household LOCATION: Virtual Zoom…
Find out more »August 2021
GTA Photography Summer Camp – Photo Editing (LIVE Virtual)
Explore Photo Editing offers our kids campers the opportunity to get creative with photo editing applications, such as Lightroom CC for iPads! Campers will learn the essential photo enhancement techniques necessary to transform ordinary photographs into something extraordinary! Daily field trips will provide campers with the opportunity to capture a variety of images using their DSLR cameras to experiment with during daily editing periods! PREREQUISITES:…
Find out more »GTA Photography Summer Camp – Kids Camp 2 (LIVE Virtual)
The sky is the limit for our Kids Camp 2 campers! Campers are encouraged to get creative with their images and have fun while breaking the rules of composition! Creative projects and demonstrations will inspire campers to master new techniques, including; silhouettes, bokeh, and black and white photography! PREREQUISITES: Kids Camp 1 REQUIRED: Any camera with manual mode, minimum 1 per household LOCATION: Virtual Zoom…
Find out more »March 2022
Bridges Festival
Bridges Festival is a three day puppetry festival taking place at the beginning of March break. Filled with exciting shows, engaging workshops and panels, join us to discover the art of puppetry from its origin to today. Bridges Festival aims to connect professional puppeteers from around the world and bridge cultures through one of the oldest art forms. Bridges Festival engages in the conversation about…
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