Fall 2026 Programs
In-person classes in the cities of Bowmanville, Oshawa, and Whitby.
Bowmanville Fall Classes:
Oshawa Fall Classes:
Whitby Fall Classes:
Fall Classes
Bowmanville Junior Ages 4 – 7
Garnet B Rickard Community Centre – Term 1
Sep 22 – Nov 3 (no class Oct 22nd)
Falling for Fun – (Seasonal Adventures)
You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to combine the joy of autumn with the excitement of engineering. Our exciting fall-themed engineering curriculum is designed to spark creativity, curiosity and critical thinking in young minds. This program blends the beauty of the Fall season with hands-on, engaging activities that make learning an unforgettable adventure!
- Date: From September 22, 2026 Until November 3, 2026
- Time: Mondays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Location: Garnet B Rickard Community Centre 2440 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Bowmanville ON L1C 3K2
Bowmanville Junior Ages 4 – 7
Fun Foundations (Civil)
Get ready to raise the skyline as we learn all about the exciting field of civil engineering. This camp will teach students the foundations of civil engineering as they explore concepts, such as tension and compression, structurally strong geometric shapes, and the importance of a strong foundation and core. Each day students will use the EFK Engineering Design Process to take on captivating challenges that lay the groundwork for understanding the essential principles of structural design and construction. This camp is sure to tower above the rest and inspire the next generation of civil engineers.
- Date: From November 10, 2026 Until December 15, 2026
- Time: Mondays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Location: Garnet B Rickard Community Centre 2440 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Bowmanville ON L1C 3K2
Bowmanville Senior Ages 8 – 14
Sep 22 – Nov 3 (no class Oct 22nd)
Up, Up, and Away! (Aerospace)
Blast off for adventure in this exciting week of aerospace engineering! Students will learn about the forces of flight and the mechanical components of airplanes, rockets, helicopters, and landing gear. They will explore concepts such as inertia, propulsion, lift, thrust, drag, gravity, and trajectory. Students will apply the EFK Engineering Design Process as they soar through inspiring, hands-on engineering challenges. Join us for this fun-filled, high-flying adventure!
- Date: From September 22, 2026 Until November 3, 2026
- Time: Mondays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Garnet B Rickard Community Centre 2440 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Bowmanville ON L1C 3K2
Term 2: Nov 10 – Dec 15 (6 weeks)
Bowmanville Senior Ages 8 – 14
Mysteries of Matter
Join us for an exciting expedition through the world of molecules and reactions. This program is designed to ignite curiosity and inspire discovery while exploring topics such as chemical engineering, states of matter, physical properties, chemical change, and acidity. Using hands-on projects and the EFK Engineering Design Process, students will unravel the mysteries of matter and discover the underlying principles shaping our universe.
- Date: From November 10, 2026 Until December 15, 2026
- Time: Mondays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Location: Garnet B Rickard Community Centre 2440 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Bowmanville ON L1C 3K2
Sep 30 – Nov 4
Robotics – RoboGames – Lego® Spike Prime
Welcome to the RoboGames Carnival, a place where robots can have fun, compete, and go on exciting adventures. In this class, students will build their own robot using the LEGO® Spike Prime robotics kit. They will learn the basics of block coding and learn to wire and program touch sensors, color sensors, and distance sensors. Finally, they will use the EFK Engineering Design Process to complete exciting, carnival-themed challenges and competitions.
- Date: From September 30, 2026 Until November 4, 2026
- Time: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Donevan Rec Centre, 171 Harmony Road, S Oshawa ON L1H 6T4
Donevan Rec Centre – Term 1
Oshawa Junior Ages 4 – 7
Sep 30 – Nov 4
Fun Foundations
Get ready to raise the skyline as we learn all about the exciting field of civil engineering. This camp will teach students the Foundations of civil engineering as they explore concepts, such as tension and compression, structurally strong geometric shapes, and the importance of a strong Foundation and core. Each day students will use the EFK Engineering Design Process to take on captivating challenges that lay the groundwork for understanding the essential principles of structural design and construction. This camp is sure to tower above the rest and inspire the next generation of civil engineers.
- Date: From September 30, 2026 Until November 4, 2026
- Time: Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Location: Donevan Rec Centre, 171 Harmony Road, S Oshawa ON L1H 6T4
Oshawa Junior Ages 4 – 7
Nov 18 – Dec 16 – $175
Engineering Electrified – (Electrical Engineering)
Get charged for this exciting class of electrical engineering! In this class you will explore a wide range of foundational concepts related to electricity, such as magnetism, static electricity, circuity and more. We will spark your imagination as you tackle electrifying, hands-on engineering challenges using our EFK Engineering Design Process. Explore! Discover! Illuminate!
- Date: From November 18, 2026 Until December 16, 2026
- Time: Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Location: Donevan Rec Centre, 171 Harmony Road, S Oshawa ON L1H 6T4
Delpark Homes Centre – Term 1
Junior Ages 4 – 7
Sep 19 – Oct 31 – $210
Sky Riders (aerospace, environmental, geological & mechanical engineering)
Fun and adventure will soar to new heights in this aerospace engineering camp. Students will discover the Forces that turn airplanes, helicopters, and rockets into sophisticated Flying m8chines. They will learn Foundational concepts in aerospace engineering such as propulsion, lift, thrust. and trajectory while tackling exciting hands-on engineering challenges using the EFK Engineering Design Process. When it comes to inspiring the next generation of engineers, the sky is the limit!
- Date: From September 19, 2026 Until October 31, 2026
- Time: Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Location: Delpark Homes Centre, 1661 Harmony Road, S Oshawa ON L1K 0Z8
Delpark Homes Centre – Term 2
Junior Ages 4 – 7
Nov 7 – Dec 12 – $210
Wonders of the Deep
Dive into the world of discovery, innovation, and problem-solving with Wonders of the Deep, a marine engineering curriculum that challenges students to think like ocean engineers. Through hands-on activities, students explore topics such as artificial reefs, seaweed farms, submarines, wave energy, and coastal defenses, applying creativity and critical thinking to real-world ocean challenges. Each lesson blends science and engineering, encouraging students to design, build, test, and improve their solutions using the Engineering for Kids Engineering Design Process.
- Date: From November 7, 2026 Until December 12, 2026
- Time: Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Location: Delpark Homes Centre, 1661 Harmony Road, S Oshawa ON L1K 0Z8
Donevan Rec Ctr – Term 2
Oshawa Senior Ages 8 – 12
Nov 18 – Dec 16 – $190
Aerospace – Up, Up, and Away!
Blast off for adventure in this exciting week of aerospace engineering! Students will learn about the forces of flight and the mechanical components of airplanes, rockets, helicopters, and landing gear. They will explore concepts such as inertia, propulsion, lift, thrust, drag, gravity, and trajectory. Students will apply the EFK Engineering Design Process as they soar through inspiring, hands-on engineering challenges. Join us for this fun-filled, high-flying adventure!
- Date: From November 18, 2026 Until December 16, 2026
- Time: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Donevan Rec Centre, 171 Harmony Road, S Oshawa ON L1H 6T4
Delpark Homes Centre – Term 1
Senior Ages 8 – 12
Sep 19 – Oct 31 – $228
Contraption Creators – Industrial Engineering
Step into the whimsical world of invention with Contraption Creators, a hands-on curriculum where students become industrial engineers at the Wacky Wonder Toy Factory. In this imaginative program, students tackle playful real-world inspired challenges like building conveyor belts, ramp systems, and chain reaction contraptions. Each lesson sparks curiosity, encourages creative problem solving, and brings core engineering concepts to life through engaging story-driven activities
- Date: From September 19, 2026 Until October 31, 2026
- Time: Saturdays, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: Delpark Homes Centre, 1661 Harmony Road, S Oshawa ON L1K 0Z8
Delpark Homes Centre – Term 2
Senior Ages 8 – 12
Nov 7 – Dec 12
Enviro Bots – Robotics Engineering
Welcome to the Enviro Bots engineering team! As robotics engineers, you will design eco-friendly solutions for modern challenges. In this program you will take on exciting and complex hands-on robot building challenges using the LEGO Spike Prime® robotics kit and learn to program them using block coding. We will explore fascinating concepts such as machine learning and AI, mechanical advantage, and energy transfer. Get ready to learn about environmentally friendly practices and engineering solutions for a greener future!
- Date: From November 7, 2026 Until December 12, 2026
- Time: Saturdays, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: Delpark Homes Centre, 1661 Harmony Road, S Oshawa ON L1K 0Z8
Whitby
McKinney Community Centre – Term 1
Junior Ages 4 – 7
Sep 14 – Oct 26 – $210
Falling for Fun – (Seasonal Adventures)
You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to combine the joy of autumn with the excitement of engineering. Our exciting fall-themed engineering curriculum is designed to spark creativity, curiosity and critical thinking in young minds. This program blends the beauty of the Fall season with hands-on, engaging activities that make learning an unforgettable adventure!
- Date: From September 14, 2026 Until October 26, 2026
- Time: Mondays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Location: McKinney Centre 222 McKinney Drive, Whitby ON L1R 3E4
McKinney Community Centre – Term 2
Junior Ages 4 – 7
Nov 2 – Dec 14 – $245
Civil – Fun Foundations
Get ready to raise the skyline as we learn all about the exciting field of civil engineering. This camp will teach students the foundations of civil engineering as they explore concepts, such as tension and compression, structurally strong geometric shapes, and the importance of a strong foundation and core. Each day students will use the EFK Engineering Design Process to take on captivating challenges that lay the groundwork for understanding the essential principles of structural design and construction. This camp is sure to tower above the rest and inspire the next generation of civil engineers.
- Date: From November 2, 2026 Until December 14, 2026
- Time: Mondays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Location: McKinney Centre 222 McKinney Drive, Whitby ON L1R 3E4
Brooklin Community Centre & Library – Term 1
Junior Ages 4 – 7
Sep 17 – Oct 29 – $245
The Engineering of Power & Energy
In the Power and Energy classes, join us as we look at ways to get things moving…no batteries required. In this camp, students explore the foundational concepts of potential and kinetic energy by building their very own toys. Additionally, students will explore natural power and energy sources such as falling water and the sun. Get ready for a shock in this energetic and engaging engineering experience!
- Date: From September 17, 2026 Until October 29, 2026
- Time: Mondays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Location: Brooklin Community Centre & Library 8 Vipond Road, Whitby ON L1M 1B3
Brooklin Community Centre & Library – Term 2
Junior Ages 4 – 7
Nov 5 – Dec 10 – $210
Junior Marine Engineering
What causes something to sink or float? How can engineers help explore and protect the ocean
below? These questions and more are all explored in Junior Marine. In this class, students explore the concepts of marine engineering and mechanics, harnessing the power of water, and discovering designs that help us make the impossible, possible.
- Date: From November 5 2026 Until December 10, 2026
- Time: Mondays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Location: Brooklin Community Centre & Library 8 Vipond Road, Whitby ON L1M 1B3
McKinney Community Centre – Term 1
Senior Ages 8 – 12
Sep 14 – Oct 26 – $228
Marine – Into the Current
Dive deeper into the world of marine innovation with Into the Current, an Apprentice/Master-level marine engineering curriculum that challenges students to solve real-world ocean engineering problems. Through engaging, hands-on lessons, students explore how engineers design artificial reefs, build data-collecting instruments, control buoyancy in submarines, harness the motion of waves, and create solar-powered solutions for cleaner oceans. Each challenge blends science, creativity, and engineering as students design, build, test, and refine their ideas using the EFK Engineering Design Process.
- Date: From September 14, 2026 Until October 26, 2026
- Time: Mondays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: McKinney Centre 222 McKinney Drive, Whitby ON L1R 3E4
McKinney Community Centre – Term 2
Senior Ages 8 – 12
Nov 2 – Dec 14 – $266
Contraption Creators – Industrial Engineering
Step into the whimsical world of invention with Contraption Creators, a hands-on curriculum where students become industrial engineers at the Wacky Wonder Toy Factory. In this imaginative program, students tackle playful real-world inspired challenges like building conveyor belts, ramp systems, and chain reaction contraptions. Each lesson sparks curiosity, encourages creative problem solving, and brings core engineering concepts to life through engaging story-driven activities
- Date: From November 2, 2026 Until December 14, 2026
- Time: Mondays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: McKinney Centre 222 McKinney Drive, Whitby ON L1R 3E4
Brooklin Community Centre & Library – Term 1
Senior Ages 8 – 12
Sep 17 – Oct 29 – $266
As our world faces growing environmental challenges, engineers play a critical role in developing innovative solutions to protect our planet. Environmental engineers tackle issues like air and water pollution, renewable energy, and sustainable design to create a healthier future for all living things. In this program, students will take on real-world engineering challenges, using their creativity and problem-solving skills to design systems that reduce waste, harness clean energy, and improve sustainability. Through hands-on experiments and collaborative projects, they’ll think like engineers, testing and refining their ideas to make a lasting impact on the world around them.
- Date: From September 17, 2026 Until October 29, 2026
- Time: Mondays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Brooklin Community Centre & Library 8 Vipond Road, Whitby ON L1M 1B3
Brooklin Community Centre & Library – Term 2
Senior Ages 8 – 12
Nov 5 – Dec 10 – $228
Master Machines – (Mechanical Engineering)
Gear up for an exciting week of mechanical engineering in this class, students will explore several of the mechanical forces that create movement in various machines. Students will work as mechanical engineers using EFK’s Engineering Design Process to create exciting, hands-on projects that spin, cascade, launch, pivot, dig and race. These projects will demonstrate fascinating concepts, such as hydraulics, friction, velocity, aerodynamics, acceleration and mechanical advantage.
- Date: From November 5 2026 Until December 10, 2026
- Time: Mondays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Brooklin Community Centre & Library 8 Vipond Road, Whitby ON L1M 1B3
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