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Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Kids Great Minds. Fabricate—from start to finish—your own 3D objects: cars, jewelry, robots and small toys, learning the basics of 3D design. A 3D printer will be brought in for children to learn how it works. Participants take home one of their own printed models at the end of the course. More pieces can be made at an additional cost. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, the City Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, or for any half day camp.

Children Programs · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Logic Fusion. Designed for curious minds, this program combines the basics of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) with fun, hands-on projects. Build your own ML models that can identify real-world objects and sounds with impressive accuracy, all while learning the crucial role of data and how to collect it to train your models. Expand your skills to bring your AI creations to life, using their intelligence to accomplish tasks in the physical world.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Logic Fusion. Designed for curious minds, this program combines the basics of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) with fun, hands-on projects. Build your own ML models that can identify real-world objects and sounds with impressive accuracy, all while learning the crucial role of data and how to collect it to train your models. Expand your skills to bring your AI creations to life, using their intelligence to accomplish tasks in the physical world. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, the City Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, or for any half day camp.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Logic Fusion. Discover the fascinating field of artificial intelligence and its potential to solve real-world problems while learning the basics. Create your own machine-learning models to classify images, predict labels, and use computer vision. No prior experience with AI is required. Sample projects include a Ripe Fruit Checker (determining fruit ripeness), Snap Clap Whistle (identifying sound), and Mask Detector. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, the City Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, or for any half day camp.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Wize Computing Academy. Step into the world of imagination and innovation in this engaging camp where you’ll harness the power of CoSpaces EDU — a kid-friendly platform for building interactive 3D, augmented reality and virtual reality worlds — and block coding to design and build your own AR and VR experiences. Through a blend of digital storytelling, creativity and technology, you’ll bring your ideas to life through exciting hands-on projects: you might explore the solar system by creating an interactive journey through planets and stars, maybe you’ll animate and visualize the lifecycle of a butterfly in 3D, or you could design a lively scene full of movement and surprises inspired by a day in the park. Other projects include building immersive learning environments with a virtual tour of a historic site and coding thrilling 3D animations like roller coaster simulations and dance parties. Learn to code in a fun, visual way while enhancing your world-building, animation and design skills. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, the City Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, or for any half day camp.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Logic Fusion. Build an AI chatbot from the ground up! Not long ago, building a chatbot required tens of millions of dollars, teams of engineers and years of development. Today, anyone can build one — including you. In this fun, fast-paced course, you’ll learn how to design, build and deploy your own chatbot from the ground up using real code, open-source tools and modern AI techniques. Want to create a helpful assistant or a bot that tells terrible jokes on command? Build it! Learn everything from basic conversational flows to advanced AI-powered interactions. It’s fun, challenging and by the end of the week, you’ll have a working chatbot you can actually show off. No PhD, million-dollar budget or prior experience required! Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, the City Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, or for any half day camp.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Logic Fusion. Get ready to snap, build and light up your imagination! Explore the exciting world of electronics with Snap Circuits — easy-to-use colour-coded pieces that snap together on a plastic grid to create real-working electronic circuits. No wires, no soldering, just pure creative fun! Get the hang of how circuits work with cool beginner projects like building a lamp that turns on with a switch. Then, take on bigger challenges, like creating a traffic light system that changes with time and even responds to emergency vehicles zooming by! Other projects include powering a light, spinning a fan and making music with a buzzer. Explore the basics of electronic circuits and engineering while solving problems and experimenting with your own ideas. Tackle challenges on your own or team up with others to dream big and build bigger. No prior experience needed. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, the City Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, or for any half day camp.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Wize Computing Academy. Empower your child to think like a coder and an entrepreneur! In this full-day camp, students dive into the world of technology and innovation — building their own mobile apps in the morning and launching a business idea in the afternoon. From coding to pitching in a fun Shark Tank–style challenge, kids learn creativity, confidence, and real-world skills that inspire future leaders. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, the City Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, or for any half day camp.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Logic Fusion. Aspiring game creators, become a game designer, programmer, and storyteller all at once! Learn the basics of game development through step-by-step instructions, while creating intricate mazes and bringing your beloved characters to life. Discover the ins and outs of character design, level construction, and gameplay mechanics, leaving friends and family awestruck with your creative game built from scratch. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, the City Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, or for any half day camp.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Logic Fusion ‘Build’ confidence as you watch science, engineering and physics ‘connect’. Using your LEGO® SPIKE™ Essential system, each week you will code a set of robots and structures to help solve problems and create stories. You will quickly learn to be a ‘master builder’ by using motors, lights and sensors to help you navigate, throw a ball and avoid obstacles through challenges brick by brick. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, the City Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, or for any half day camp.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Logic Fusion. Twist, turn, spin! ‘Lego’ and relax as you watch your SPIKE™ Prime robot come to life! Learn how to build and program your robot using the newest LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime system with LEGO bricks, motors and sensors. Think critically and ‘click together’ in a team environment all while building your knowledge of STEAM. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, the City Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, or for any half day camp.

Children Programs · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Logic Fusion ‘Build’ confidence as you watch science, engineering and physics ‘connect’. Using your LEGO® SPIKE™ Essential system, each week you will code a set of robots and structures to help solve problems and create stories. You will quickly learn to be a ‘master builder’ by using motors, lights and sensors to help you navigate, throw a ball and avoid obstacles through challenges brick by brick.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Kids Great Minds. Enter a world where every idea can become an app! Bring your imagination to life by creating smart apps that respond to touch, talk and location, like a daily mood tracker, an event countdown or a daily voice assistant (a hands-free organizer that listens and acts). Design, code and refine your creations and watch them come alive instantly on a smartphone. Each project brings together imagination, coding and real-world technology in fresh, exciting ways that turn creative thinking into real mobile experiences. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, the City Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, or for any half day camp.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Engineering for Kids. Playing with toys is fun. Playing with toys you made is more fun! Using simple materials, innovation and your imagination to build and code a robotic toy or create a mechanical toy to take home. Learn about engineering, problem solving, energy and motion while making your very own toys. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30-8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30-6pm. Separate registration is required.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Engineering for Kids. What's more fun than an amusement park? Designing your own 3D one! Make your model come to life by building a working amusement park in Minecraft! Then learn about the engineering process as you design different mechanical machines such as roller coasters and racing cars. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30-8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30-6pm. Separate registration is required.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Engineering for Kids Build your own futuristic and sustainable city using Minecraft. Apply basic civil engineering concepts to design and construct innovative roads and structures. Learn how the layout of roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes promote urban sustainability and how the United Nations is using Minecraft in the process of urban planning and design. Make your city come alive as you navigate engineering challenges, manage resources and work collaboratively with your fellow engineers. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30-8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30-6pm. Separate registration is required.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Engineering for Kids. Learn about the engineering, technology, and innovation required for future human habitation of Mars. This unique experience takes place within Minecraft, where participants complete a series of vital missions crucial for survival and scientific advancement on the Red Planet. Use creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to complete missions within a unique, customized Mission to Mars Minecraft Map. Challenge yourself with hands-on mechanical and aerospace engineering activities and apply your robotic skills to accomplish your missions. This is a one-of-a-kind, out-of-this-world experience you will not find anywhere else! Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30am to 8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30pm to 6pm. Separate registration is required.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Kids Great Minds. Welcome to Voxel Magic! Explore the captivating world of 3D design and virtual reality using MagicaVoxel, a user-friendly software for designing 3D pixel creations. In this enchanting course you’ll create, design and bring imaginative worlds to life in 3D and experience them in virtual reality. Build exciting characters like Pikachu, Mario, the Ender Dragon and more! Indoor and outdoor activities complement the digital experience. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, the City Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, or for any half day camp.

Preschool Programs · Science & Technology

Explore many of the world’s natural habitats and the amazing plants and animals that thrive there. Your little naturalist will learn, play and craft a new habitat theme each week as we teach children to care about earth, and develop a love of the environment that will last a lifetime. Topics include: polar habitats, tundra, evergreen forests, seasonal forests, grasslands, tropical rain forests, oceans, deserts, shallow seas, and coral reefs.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Delivered in partnership with Logic Fusion. Let's-a go! Jump into Roblox Studio to design your own Mario Galaxy style game, creating brand new worlds you can play in with your friends and family! Build a Mario Galaxy-like 3D platforming game where Mario will have to beat smart enemies, overcome obstacles, and earn power-ups along the way. As a young gamer you’ll receive encouragement, motivation and individual attention required to level up your key game development and coding skills. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, the City Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, or for any half day camp.

Children Programs · Science & Technology

Explore, discover, and imagine. Reinforcing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts learned in school, construct and create through fun, engaging and unplugged hands-on activities and experiments. Observe, make predictions and problem solve as you explore new scientific topics.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Make things, dismantle things, and fix things. Reinforcing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts learned in school, build and create using simple materials. Observe, make predictions and problem solve as you explore new scientific topics to design your own concepts. Camp games, swimming, sports, arts & crafts complement the learning. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30-8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30-6pm. Separate registration is required.

Preschool Programs · Science & Technology

Your little one isn’t too young to learn how to code! Through fun activities, we’ll explore coding concepts such as sorting, sequencing, patterning, loops, branching, symbols and debugging – and we'll do it unplugged! Preschoolers will have too much fun to realize they're learning literacy, logical thinking and problem-solving skills, which will help them succeed in a digital world.

Summer Camps · Science & Technology

Engineers use principles of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) to explore simple and advanced structures and mechanics. They think critically and problem solve as they use design technology. Develop these essential skills as you experiment, hypothesize and evaluate interesting and engaging STEM activities and experiments. Camp games, sports, arts & crafts and swimming complement the learning. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30-8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30-6pm. Separate registration is required.