Fall 2026 classes
In-person classes are now available in the cities of Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and the Town of Aurora, as well as our newly opened locations in Markham and Newmarket.
Fall Locations:
Fall 2026
Richmond Hill
Ages: 4-6
Let’s Make Toys:
It is fun for a kid to play with a toy. Imagine how amazing it can be to play with a self-made toy. In this program, the youngest engineers will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of energy, materials, and movement. Students will explore and make different mechanical toys. They will also build and program robotics toys including RACING CAR, and MARS ROVER.
- Date: Saturday Sep.26 – Nov.14 (Except Oct.31)
- Location: Bayview Hill Community Centre
- Time: 10-11 AM
Robotics & Aerospace Engineering
Build a science rover and code the robot to explore other planets! Acting as aerospace engineers, learn about and explore aircraft and spacecraft engineering concepts to construct robots, rockets, parachutes, and more.
- Date: Saturday Sep.26 – Nov.7 (except Oct.31st )
- Location: Richvale Community Centre
- Time: 3-4 PM
Robotics & Civil Engineering
Fun meets innovation! Explore civil engineering concepts such as building, design, and construction by investigating skyscrapers, bridges, roads, and tunnels through project-based activities. then, create and operate your own robot using LEGO® robotics and a computer to understand how robots work and practice programming skills to control their movements.
- Date: Sundays Sep.27 – Nov.15
- Location: Elgin West Community Centre
- Time: 10-11 AM
Ages: 7-12
Robot Olympics
Welcome to the Robot Olympics®, a place where engineers work to design the best experience for athletes, and robots compete in athletic challenges. In this program, students will use the EFK Engineering Design Process to take on a variety of challenges using the robotics kit. Students will learn to build robots and use block coding to compete in a variety of events, such as running, hockey, basketball, wrestling, and….This is a gold medal-worthy program filled with all the fun and excitement of the Olympics® games!
- Date: Saturday Sep.26 – Nov.14 (Except Oct.31)
- Location: Bayview Hill Community Centre
- Time: 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM
New! Roblox Coding
Create your own adventure in Roblox! Students learn the code scripting to code characters, design immersive worlds, build challenges, and craft interactive gameplay. Each week unlocks new tools and skills, leading to the ultimate finale: launching their very own custom Roblox game.
- Date: Saturday Sep.26 – Nov.7 (Except Oct.31)
- Location: Richvale Community Centre
- Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
NEW! Java Script Coding
In this program, students will take on the role as a real-life programmer & game designer – learning to plan, code, and design their very own video game with Javascript! Students will explore core coding concepts such as loops, conditionals, variables, and events – all while designing their own characters and practicing programming. By the end of the program students will have a solid understanding of Javascript fundamentals and have created their very own video games.
- Date: Sundays Sep.27 – Nov.15
- Location: Elgin West Community Centre
- Time: 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Markham
Ages: 4-7
Robotics & Hands-on Civil Engineering
Fun meets innovation! Explore civil engineering concepts such as building, design, and construction by investigating skyscrapers, bridges, roads, and tunnels through project-based activities. then, create and operate your own robot using LEGO® robotics and a computer to understand how robots work and practice programming skills to control their movements.
- Date: Saturdays Sep.26 – Dec.12
- Location: Centennial Community Centre
- Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Ages: 7-12
Robotics & Coding: Mission To Mars
Students will learn all about NASA’s robotic Missions to Mars and the important role robots play in advancing our understanding of the Red Planet and paving the way for human exploration. Students will engage in hands-on robotic engineering challenges and learn to program their robots to perform a variety of scientific missions. Students will have the opportunity to apply their creativity and imagination to improve upon their basic designs and programs.
- Date: Saturdays Sep.26 – Dec.12
- Location: Centennial Community Centre
- Time: 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Vaughan
Ages: 4-6
Robobuilders: Robotics, Coding & Civil Engineering
Get ready for a dynamic intro to robotics, coding and civil engineering. This program delivers the perfect balance of creativity, problem-solving and real-world skills. Gain hands-on robotics and coding knowledge while learning about automated transportation systems, then experience programming, building and operating your own automated systems including, simulating earthquakes, as well as, working with automated construction trucks and flood gates. You’ll also learn the foundations of civil engineering as you explore concepts such as tension, compression, structurally strong geometric shapes, and the importance of a strong foundation and core, by learning about the engineering behind skyscrapers, roads, tunnels, bridges and more. You’ll experiment, create and discover what it takes to design strong, stable structures, proving yourself as a true “robobuilder”.
- Date: Saturdays Sep.19 – Nov.14
- Time: 10-11 AM
- Location: Maple Community Centre
Robodesigners: Robotics & Mechanical Engineering
This program is a combination of two major engineering fields: robotics and mechanical engineering. Construct and program a robot that follows your instructions. Then, think critically and learn to adapt and find solutions when unexpected issues come up like code not working or sensors that don’t respond correctly. Using coding, motors and sensors, you will also explore several of the mechanical forces that create movement in various machines. You’ll use the Engineering for Kids’ Engineering Design Process to create exciting projects that spin, cascade and more. You’ll learn practical skills and discover how engineering can be found in the machines all around us.
- Date: Sundays Sep.20 – Nov.15
- Time: 1-2 PM
- Location: North Thornhill Community Centre
Ages: 7-12
Minecraft Urban Innovations
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.
- Date: Saturdays Sep.19 – Nov.14
- Time: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
- Location: Maple Community Centre
Mission To Mars: Orbiters & Landers
Learn all about NASA’s robotic missions to Mars! Examine the anatomy of various orbiters and landers (just like a NASA scientist or engineer) to gain an understanding of how these robots play an important role in advancing our understanding of the Red Planet and paving the way for human exploration.
- Date: Sundays Sep.20 – Nov.15
- Time: 2:15 – 3:15 PM
- Location: North Thornhill Community Centre
Aurora
Ages: 4-6
Jungle Explorers: Robotics + Mechanical
Are you ready to go on an exciting jungle adventure with robots? In this program, students will tackle a variety of engineering challenges and use robotics kit to develop innovative solutions. They will learn about jungle ecology, as well as valuable coding concepts, such as sequences, loops, conditional statements. Campers will learn how to build, code, test, and use the Engineering Design Process to improve their designs. This program is sure to be a roaring good time!
- Date: Saturdays Sep.26 – Nov.14
- Location: Aurora Public Library
- Time: 3-4 PM
Ages: 7-12
Hardware & Electrical Engineering
In this program, participants take on the role of a hardware engineer, a professional who uses science, math, and technology to create products related to computer hardware. More specifically, this unit will have participants creating video game controllers! Students will be introduced to concepts such as electrical circuits, ergonomics, and computer interfaces.
- Date: Saturdays Sep.26 – Nov.14
- Location: Aurora Public Library
- Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Newmarket
Ages: 4-6
Robotics & Aerospace Engineering
Build a science rover and code the robot to explore other planets! Acting as aerospace engineers, learn about and explore aircraft and spacecraft engineering concepts to construct robots, rockets, parachutes, and more.
- Date: Sundays Nov.1- Dec.20
- Location: Recreation Youth Centre, Newmarket
- Time: 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Robotics+ Civil Engineering
Fun meets innovation! Explore civil engineering concepts such as building, design, and construction by investigating skyscrapers, bridges, roads, and tunnels through project-based activities. then, create and operate your own robot using LEGO® robotics and a computer to understand how robots work and practice programming skills to control their movements. This program is delivered by York Region Engineering for Kids.
- Date: Tuesdays Nov.3 – Dec.22
- Location: Magne Centre
- Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Ages: 7-12
Minecraft 3D Design
3D design and Minecraft both represent boundless opportunity for creating even our wildest of ideas! In this program, students will explore the basic concepts of 3D designing and computer-aided design, or CAD, to bring their most awesome Minecraft into the 3D world! Students will take their Minecraft design out of the world of Minecraft and learn how to extrude it into a 3D model.
- Date: Sundays Nov.1- Dec.20
- Location: Recreation Youth Centre, Newmarket
- Time: 10:45 – 11:45 AM
New! Hardware & Electrical Engineering
In this program, participants take on the role of a hardware engineer, a professional who uses science, math, and technology to create products related to computer hardware. More specifically, this unit will have participants creating video game controllers! Students will be introduced to concepts such as electrical circuits, ergonomics, and computer interfaces. This program delivered by Engineering for Kids York Region.
- Date: Tuesdays Nov.3 – Dec.22
- Location: Magne Centre
- Time: 5:45 – 6:45 PM
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