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December 2021
DIY Battle Bots: Tank Edition (Grade 5-8)
Design, build, and program a remote-controlled tank powerful enough to battle other robots! Students will learn how to assemble and swap out accessories to customize how their robot battles. Our DIY battle bots are powered by an Arduino microcontroller and custom 3D printed parts. May the best robot win! DIY Battle Bots teaches the fundamentals of electricity & circuits, programming, and fabrication, serving as an…
Find out more »Tesla Crate – Daisy Edition (Gr. 1 & 2)
Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math projects, all in one box! Each crate contains five different STEAM project kits inside. Complete a new project every day while learning from our instructors online. Projects based on the Grade 1-2 Ontario Science curriculum. Some projects in the Daisy Edition include: a marble labyrinth, a climbing toy, and a spinning automata! Dates available for the course are as…
Find out more »Tesla Crate – Perry Edition (Gr. 3 & 4)
Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math projects, all in one box! Each crate contains five different STEAM project kits inside. Complete a new project every day while learning from our instructors online. Projects based on the Grade 3-4 Ontario Science curriculum. Some projects in the Perry edition include: a ferris wheel, a hydraulic crane, and a miniature tabletop basketball game! Dates available for the course…
Find out more »SensoryBox TYA
A Funny, Delightful & Surprising Experience Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination with SensoryBox TYA. Don’t miss this fun and fascinating tactile experiment! The adventure begins with a wrapped box delivered to your door or classroom (no peeking until the event!). On the day of your performance, you’ll tune into a livestream, pop on a blindfold (included), and begin your tactile…
Find out more »After School Space
This year, Astronomy in Action is continuing with our highly popular $5 virtual programs! On Thursdays at 4pm ET, join the educational adventures across the Universe! With stunning visuals and fascinating topics, kids will grow their knowledge of space while exploring with an expert astronomer! Sessions include the Autumn Sky, Exoplanet Adventures, Moons of the Solar System, Experience the Aurora, , Nebula Adventures, Galaxy Adventures,…
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons Weekend Gameplay
With Camps going online, so has our D&D programming. Logon to our chat with any device that has a microphone and can connect to the internet. Our programs run for three sessions at 3 hours each on Saturdays or Sundays and are renewed every month. Our Dungeon Master can screen-share the battle map so kids stay engaged and have a clear understanding of the game.…
Find out more »Rooks to Cooks Virtual Weekend Workshop: Snowman Cake Pops
Snowman Cake Pops!! Back by popular demand, our new and improved snowman cake pop workshop is here to satisfy this winter! In this virtual workshop, participants will learn all the tricks of the trade when it comes to cake baking, shaping, and decorating as they prepare our vanilla and white chocolate cake snowman cake pops. Our chefs will be there every step of the way…
Find out more »Rooks to Cooks Weekend Workshop: Snowglobe Sugar Cookies
Snowglobe Sugar Cookies Workshops!! Inspired by the beauty and magic of snowglobes, Rooks to Cooks is pleased to release our brand NEW snowglobe sugar cookie workshop! Under the guidance and support of our passionate chefs, participants will learn how to make our delicious signature sugar cookies, royal icing and learn various decorating techniques as they prepare and decorate a dozen stunning snowglobe sugar cookies. Join…
Find out more »Make a Holiday Train with Your Family at The STEAM Project!
The Grinch has destroyed Santa's sled! Help build a new fleet of STEAM trains to deliver presents across the world and save the winter holidays! Our experienced, caring instructors will guide you and your children through this fun, holiday-themed build. After you finish building your train, use our laser engraver to customize it with your family name or other text! We will also have a…
Find out more »Christmas on High Street
Jingle all the way over to Christmas on High Street at Black Creek Pioneer Village and enjoy a magical Christmas escape. Discover the heartwarming cheer of yesteryear. Cozy up to some ghost stories by a roaring bonfire, learn about dashing through the snow on a crisp winter day, enjoy cheerful parlour games, tap your toes to a Victorian dance, and more! Join us either day…
Find out more »Rooks to Cooks Weekend Workshop: Yule Log
Yule Log Workshop!! Tis the season for delicious holiday creations and we’re celebrating hard with the return of our incredibly popular Yule Log Workshop. In this workshop, participants will learn to make, bake, shape, and decorate our signature double chocolate yule log with various edible woodland decorations; sugared cranberries, marshmallow mushrooms, and coconut moss decorations. Whether your child is looking for a chocolatey challenge to…
Find out more »Rooks to Cooks 2-Day Gingerbread House Workshop
2 DAY GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP Ages 7+ DATES OFFERED: Saturday December 11 AND Sunday December 12 Time Slots Available: 10:00am – 12:00pm OR 1:00pm – 3:00pm $ 90.00 CAD/2 CLASSES We are pleased to announce the return of our EPIC 2-day Gingerbread House Workshop! This workshop is unlike any gingerbread workshop of its kind. In this 2-day workshop, participants will learn how to make, bake,…
Find out more »Digital Art Foundations (9+) – LIVE Virtual Art Class
Do your kids love art? Join Winged Canvas for weekly virtual art lessons from home! 💻 Learn the digital art fundamentals needed to draw backgrounds, character art, realistic objects & more using your computer, iPad, or tablet. This step-by-step live online class is suitable for beginners. 📅 Fall 2021 Dates: Wed 6:00 - 7:30pm ET Sat 3:00 - 4:30pm ET 👋 This is an ongoing…
Find out more »LIVE Art Intensives Winter Camp for Teens (12+)
Art Intensives are online camps designed to accelerate learning and creative growth in a short period of time with personal guidance from professional artists for youth (12+). Winter break is the ideal time to create original artwork for an art school portfolio! 📆 Winter 2021 Schedule December 20 - 23 & 27 - 31, 2021 Daily: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30 - 3:00…
Find out more »Comics & Manga Art Intensives Winter Camp for Teens (12+)
Art Intensives are online camps designed to accelerate learning and creative growth in a short period of time with personal guidance from professional artists. Winter break is the ideal time to learn some serious art skills or create original artwork for a school portfolio! If you dream of creating your own original comic, especially manga, this is the camp for you! Learn how to draw…
Find out more »Digital Art Winter Camp for Tweens (9+)
Learn digital art fundamentals, ideal for those who are looking to build on their digital painting skills and learn new techniques! Explore the creative process and design thinking to create your own characters, background art, and more! Lessons will be taught step-by-step, with time for open exploration and live feedback from the instructor. Suitable for beginners, campers will be grouped by age. Looking for advanced…
Find out more »Anime Drawing Winter Camp for Tweens (9+)
If you love anime and making fan art, this camp is designed for you! Did you know that in order to draw anime, you need to learn drawing fundamentals? Campers will learn how to sketch, plan a composition, draw clean line art, apply cel shading and colouring techniques. Explore the creative process of drawing anime and manga, and meet new friends who share your love…
Find out more »Winter Break Camp at Earthbound Kids
Join us for fun-filled festive weeks on the Earthbound farm! Earthbound Kids will be offering both Saddle Club and Treetop camp programs over the 2021 winter school break. Come for all days or just a few, we will have enjoyable activities for any weather and all ages. Our popular Saddle Club program for kids 6 to 12 years offers a great opportunity for kids to…
Find out more »McMichael ArtVenture Winter Camp 2021
Led by experienced art instructors, this camp will offer a unique opportunity to creatively celebrate the season and discover some of the artworks on view at the McMichael. While studio activities will be the central focus of this camp, short outdoor hikes and gallery visits, before the Gallery opens to the public, will further enhance this exceptional winter break experience. Ages 6 to 12 December…
Find out more »Creative Cartooning Winter Camp for Kids (5+)
If you love cartoons and drawing, get ready for an unforgettable week! Campers will learn all about different cartooning styles and techniques, as well as the concept of visual storytelling for stronger illustrations and comics. We’ll seek inspiration from pop culture and video games to create everything from mashup experiments to character design, to illustrating comics and magical items! 📆 Winter 2021 Schedule 10:00 –…
Find out more »Watercolour Painting Winter Camp for Kids (5+)
Kids will learn the incredible medium of watercolour, a perfect introduction to painting. Watercolour is easy to set up, easy to clean up, and leaves minimal mess! Campers will learn various watercolour techniques step by step, and ways to apply them to make unique paintings, exploring a different subject each day. 📆 Winter 2021 Schedule 10:00 – 11:30am ET Dec 20 – 23 & 27…
Find out more »Rooks to Cooks Winter Break Camp – Festive Flavours
FESTIVE FLAVOURS is a 5-DAY Virtual Cooking Camp that runs from DEC 20 – 24 Ages 7+ Time Slots Available: Mornings 10:00am – 12:30pm OR Afternoons 1:00pm – 3:30pm Your child will learn integral cooking and life skills as they slice and dice their way through 5 days of festive fun! Each day we will feature new seasonal sweet & savoury recipes that will tingle…
Find out more »Figure Drawing Art Intensives Winter Camp for Teens (12+)
Art Intensives are online camps designed to accelerate learning and creative growth in a short period of time with personal guidance from professional artists. Winter break is the ideal time to learn some serious art skills or create original artwork for a school portfolio! Improve your figure drawing skills in this four day art intensive program for teens. Led by figurative artist Fei Lu, students…
Find out more »Acrylic Painting Winter Camp for Kids (5+)
Acrylics are awesome for many reasons, and we’re here to discover them all! Learn the creative process and techniques to mixing colours, shading and blending with paint, tips for realism, and the tricks to successful compositions and colour palettes! This camp teaches fundamental painting techniques with step by step demonstrations and personalized guidance to create original and meaningful work. 📆 Winter 2021 Schedule 1:00 -…
Find out more »LIVE Winter Online Art Mentorship for Portfolio Students 12+
This winter, we’ve designed a 9-day art portfolio building camp just for teens. Students will be able to ask their art mentor for specific advice on their portfolios, and work with them to improve existing pieces to curate a body of artwork that is memorable and impressive. The goal of this program is to equip students with tools, knowledge, and expert advice that’s customized to…
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