Winter 2026
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.
Winter Locations:
Winter 2026
Markham
Preschool:4-7
NEW! Robotics & Hands- on 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.
- Saturdays
- Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM
- Location: Centennial Community Centre
School Age: Ages 8-12
NEW! Robot Olympics®
Engineering For Kids: 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 goldmedal-worthy program filled with all the fun and excitement of the Olympic® games!
- Saturdays
- Time: 11:45 AM= 12:45 PM
- Location: Centennial Community Centre
Newmarket
Preschool: Ages 4-7
NEW! Robotics & Hands-on 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.
- Location: Magna Centre, Newmarket
- Tuesdays
- Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
NEW! Engineering For Kids: Junior Robotics + Marine Engineering
What causes something to sink or float? How can engineers help explore and protect the ocean below? Learn about marine engineering and mechanics, how to harness the power of water, and discover designs that help us make the impossible possible. Then, using LEGO robots, build and code a floodgate for flood prevention.
- Location: Recreation Youth Centre & telMAX Indoor Skate Park, Newmarket
- Sundays
- Time: 10 – 11 AM
School Age: Ages 8-12
NEW! Engineering for Kids: Java Script Coding & Game Design
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 Java script! 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 Java script fundamentals and have created their very own video games.
- Location: Magna Centre, Newmarket
- Tuesdays
- Time: 5:45 – 6:45 PM
NEW! Engineering For Kids: Robotics 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.
- Location: Recreation Youth Centre & telMAX Indoor Skate Park, Newmarket
- Sundays
- Time: 10 – 11 AM
Richmond Hill
Ages: 4-6
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.
- Location: Bayview Hill Community Centre
- Date: Saturdays Jan.10 – Feb28
- Time: 10 – 11 AM
Junior Robotics +Acoustic Engineering
Our young engineers dive into the exciting world of acoustic engineering through hands-on projects and interactive digital experiences. Students will explore how sound is created, measured, and manipulated as they experiment with pitch, frequency, volume and vibrations.
Activities: Robotics + Hands on acoustic engineering
- Location: Richvale Community Centre
- Date: Saturdays Jan.10 – Feb14
- Time: 3-4 PM
Junior Robotics + Marine Engineering
What causes something to sink or float? How can engineers help explore and protect the ocean below? Learn about marine engineering and mechanics, how to harness the power of water, and discover designs that help us make the impossible possible. Then, using LEGO robots, build and code a floodgate for flood prevention.
- Location: Elgin West Community Centre
- Date: Sundays Jan.11 – March 1
- Time: 10-11 AM
Jr. Robotics and Mechanical Engineering
By using LEGO® Robots, students will learn how to create and operate their creation robots using a coding platform. This mechanical engineering class introduces the youngest engineers to fundamental concepts of energy, material, and movement through open and focused exploration. Participants will explore and construct mechanical machines such as a roller coaster and other mechanical toys
- Location: Langstaff Community Centre
- Date: Mondays Jan.12- Feb9
- Time: 4:45-5:45 PM
Ages: 8-12
Java Script Coding & Game Design
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.
- Location: Bayview Hill Community Centre
- Date: Saturdays Jan.10 – Feb28
- Time: 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM
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.
- Location: Richvale Community Centre
- Date: Saturdays Jan.10 – Feb14
- Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
3D Design: Minecraft Creations
NEW! 3D Design and Minecraft both represent boundless opportunity for creating even our wildest ideas! In 3D Design classes: Minecraft Creations, students will explore the basic concepts of 3D and computer-aided design, or CAD, to bring their most awesome Minecraft creation to life! Students will take their Minecraft design out of the world of Minecraft and learn how to extrude it into a 3D mode.
- Location: Elgin West Community Centre
- Date: Sundays Jan.11 – March 1
- Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Robotics 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, and wrestling. This is a gold medal-worthy program filled with all the fun and excitement of the Olympic games!
- Location: Langstaff Community Centre
- Date: Mondays Jan.12- Feb9
- Time: 3:20 – 4:20 PM
Vaughan
Ages: 4-6
Junior Robotics + Mechanical Engineering
Fun meets imagination! Explore mechanical engineering concepts such as energy, material and movement by constructing roller coasters, catapults and vehicle, and put them to the test. 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.
- Sundays January 11- March 8, 2026
- Location: Maple Community Centre
- Time: 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Ages: 8-12
Hardware + Electrical Engineering
In this program, you’ll take on the role of a hardware engineer — a professional who uses science, math and technology to create products related to computer hardware. You will be introduced to concepts such as electrical circuits, ergonomics and computer interfaces, and have the chance to create your very own video game controller!
- Sundays January 11- March 8, 2026
- Location: Maple Community Centre
- Time: 3-4 PM
Aurora
Junior Robotics + Mechanical Engineering
By using LEGO® Robots, students will learn how to create and operate their creation robots by using a coding platform. This mechanical class introduces the youngest engineers to fundamental concepts of energy, material, and movement through open and focused exploration. Participants will explore and construct mechanical machines such as roller coasters and other mechanical toys.
- Saturdays Jan.17 – March 7 ( Except February 14)
- Location: Aurora Public Library
- Time: 3-4 PM
- Register: Coming Soon
Minecraft Design: Urban Innovations
Design, create, and make your very own city come alive using Minecraft! In this program, kids will explore a variety of themes centered around scientific, sustainable, innovative, and futuristic city planning and design. Kids will immerse themselves in Minecraft while applying the Engineering For Kids® design process to create a model of their very own, futuristic, sustainable city.
- Saturdays Jan.10 – March 7 (except February 14) Total 8 sessions.
- Location: Aurora Public Library
- Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
- Register: Coming Soon
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