Classes at Engineering For Kids of Toronto - York Region
Offering the Coolest Enrichment Programs Around
Why Do Parents Love Our After-School Activities & Classes?
Parents love Engineering For Kids for many reasons, some of which include:
- We create a learning enrichment environment that’s suitable and enjoyable for children between the ages of 4 and 14
- Our esteemed educators are highly trained, kind, and compassionate
- We offer a variety of programs at different times to accommodate almost any schedule
Studies show that children enjoy going to school when they have fun after-school activities to attend. Our enrichment classes serve as the perfect win-win for parents and children alike. They also allow children to create new interests and build friendships that can last a lifetime.
Winter 2020
Aurora
In partnership with the Town of Aurora
Engineering For Kids (Robotics + Aerospace Engineering)
Age: 4-7
The youngest engineers will build a science Rover Robot and learn how to code the robot to move around safely. They will also be introduced to the fundamental concepts of aircraft and through open and focused exploration, students explore and construct rockets, parachutes and more.
- Day: Saturdays
- Start Date: January 18th, 2020 ( 8 weeks)
- Time: 4:30:pm – 5:30pm
- Fee/Class: $156
- Registration Code: 15927
- Location: The Aurora Family Leisure Family Complex
Engineering For Kids (Theme Park Mania: Java Minecraft)
Age: 8-12
This program will have students build their very own Minecraft amusement
parks! Students will have to navigate a number of engineering and teamwork
challenges to do so. Students will draft blueprints and plans for their
parks on paper before beginning to create it in Minecraft to make it as
much like the process of designing a real amusement park as possible.
Note:
Students attending Minecraft Java classes will require to have their own
Minecraft account for the computer, If they do not already have an account,
it can be purchased on
www.minecraft.net. This account will continue to be a student's account during and after
the class and students can continue to use it to play Minecraft on their
home computer.
- Day: Saturdays
- Start Date: January 18th, 2020
- Time: 3pm – 4pm
- Fee/Class: $156
- Registration Code: 16055
- Location: The Aurora Family Leisure Family Complex
Richmond Hill
In Partnership with the City of Richmond Hill
Electrical Engineering
Age: 8-12
Without electrical engineers, our world would be vastly different. Items
from simple radios to computers and even some cars are run on electricity.
The curriculum for the Electrical Engineering program is designed to introduce
students to the concepts of circuit design, building, and maintenance
through various hands-on activities including conductors, Resistors, Electric Magnet.
- Day: Tuesdays
- Start Date: January 14, 2020
- Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
- Fee/Class: $195 / 8 weeks
- Registration Code: 40510
- Location: Richmond Hill Langstaff Community Centre
Galactic Crafting: A Minecraft JAVA Class
Age: 12-14
This program will immerse students in a fascinating intersection of aerospace
and civil engineering, the design of extraterrestrial buildings and structures.
Using a modified version of Minecraft, students will be challenged to
design and build a self-sustaining habitat for themselves on the Moon.
Students will learn to use the Engineering Design Process to work through
a simulated version of the challenges of space travel in the relatively
familiar setting of Minecraft.
Note:
Students attending Minecraft Java classes will require to have their own
Minecraft account for the computer, If they do not already have an account,
it can be purchased on
www.minecraft.net. This account will continue to be a student's account during and after
the class and students can continue to use it to play Minecraft on their
home computer.
- Day: Tuesdays
- Start Date: January 14, 2020
- Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
- Fee/Class: $195 / 8 weeks
- Registration Code: 40514
- Location: Richmond Hill Langstaff Community Centre
Engineering For Kids (Robotics + Aerospace Engineering)
Age: 4-7
During Junior Robotics classes, students build a Science Rover Robot and learn to program the Robot to explore other planets!
The Junior Aerospace Engineering classes introduce our youngest engineers to fundamental concepts of aircraft and spacecraft design. Through open and focused exploration, students explore and construct rockets, parachutes and more
- Day: Wednesdays
- Start Date: January 15, 2020
- Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
- Fee/Class: $195 / 8 weeks
- Registration Code: 43422
- Location: Richmond Hill BoyviewHill Community Centre
Engineering For Kids (Robotics + Aerospace Engineering)
Age: 4-7
During Junior Robotics classes, students build a Science Rover Robot and learn to program the Robot to explore other planets!
The Junior Aerospace Engineering classes introduce our youngest engineers to fundamental concepts of aircraft and spacecraft design. Through open and focused exploration, students explore and construct rockets, parachutes and more.
- Day: Sundays
- Start Date: January 12, 2020
- Time: 10:30pm – 11:30pm
- Fee/Class: $195 / 8 weeks
- Registration Code: 43434
- Location: Richmond Hill Elgin West Community Centre
Fall 2019
Aurora
In partnership with the Town of Aurora
Junior Engineering Club (Robotics + Mechanical Toys)
Age: 4-7
The youngest engineers will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of energy, materials, and movement. students will explore and make different mechanical toys including spinners, buzzers, and a marble run. They will also build and program robotic toys including helicopters, racing Cars, and more!
- Day: Saturdays
- Start Date: Oct 5
- Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
- Fee/Class: $156
- Registration Code: 15778
- Location: The Aurora Family Leisure Family Complex
Galactic Crafting: A Minecraft JAVA Class
Age: 8-12
This program will immerse students in a fascinating intersection of aerospace
and civil engineering, the design of extraterrestrial building and structures.
Using a modified version of Minecraft, students will be challenged to
design and build a self-sustaining habitat for themselves on the Moon.
Students will learn to use the Engineering Design Process to work through
a simulated version of the challenges of space travel in the relatively
familiar setting of Minecraft.
Note: Students attending Minecraft Java classes will require to have their
own Minecraft account for the computer, If they do not already have the
account, it can be purchased on www.minecraft.net. This account will continue
to be student's account during and after the class and students can continue
to use it to play Minecraft on their home computer.
- Day: Saturdays
- Start Date: Oct 5
- Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
- Fee/Class: $156
- Registration Code: 15777
- Location: The Aurora Family Leisure Family Complex
Newmarket
Galactic Crafting: A Minecraft JAVA Class
Age: 8-12
This program will immerse students in a fascinating intersection of aerospace and civil engineering, the design of extraterrestrial building and structures. Using a modified version of Minecraft, students will be challenged to design and build a self-sustaining habitat for themselves on the Moon. Students will learn to use the Engineering Design Process to work through a simulated version of the challenges of space travel in the relatively familiar setting of Minecraft.
- Day: Sundays ( 6 sessions)
- Start Date: October 6 ( No Class on October 13)
- Time: 1:45 - 2:45 pm
- Fee/Class: $142+ HST
- Location: Newmarket Public Library
Richmond Hill
In Partnership with City of Richmond Hill
Engineering Club (Mechanical Engineering & Marine Engineering)
Age: 8-12
Engineering Club classes are combination of two engineering hands on programs
in one: Mechanical & Marine Engineering! - During the Mechanical Engineering
classes, students will explore the world of Mechanical engineering by
designing and building mechanical machines such as Roller Coaster, Catapult,
Racing car and more.
- During the Marine Engineering classes, students use the Engineering Design
Process to design, create, test, and refine several types of marine based
devices and vehicles such as Basic Boats, Paddle Boats, Submarine...
- Day: Tuesdays
- Start Date: Sep 24
- Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
- Fee/Class: $195 / 8 weeks
- Registration Code: 40473
- Location: Richmond Hill Langstaff Community Centre
Robotics & Coding: Olympic Robots
Age: 12-14
Olympics curriculum will introduce students to the concepts of building and programming robots in a competitive and fun way. Students will use the six steps of Engineering Design Process to build and code a robot that will be their “athlete” to play Hokey, Basketball, Soccer, Tug of war and more!
- Day: Tuesdays
- Start Date: Sep 24
- Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
- Fee/Class: $195 / 8 weeks
- Registration Code: 40474
- Location: Richmond Hill Langstaff Community Centre
Robotics + Mechanical Engineering
Age: 4-7
The youngest engineers will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of energy, materials, and movement. students will explore and make different mechanical toys including spinners, buzzers, and a marble run. They will also build and program robotic toys including helicopters, racing Cars, and more!
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Day: Wednesdays
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Start Date: Sep 25
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Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
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Fee/Class: $195 / 8 weeks
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Registration Code: 43421
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Location: Richmond Hill BoyviewHill Community Centre
Robotics + Mechanical Engineering
Age: 4-7
The youngest engineers will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of energy, materials, and movement. students will explore and make different mechanical toys including spinners, buzzers, and a marble run. They will also build and program robotic toys including helicopters, racing Cars, and more!
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Day: Sundays
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Start Date: Sep 29
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Time: 10:30pm – 11:30pm
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Fee/Class: $195 / 8 weeks
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Registration Code: 43433
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Location: Richmond Hill Elgin West Community Centre
Our Partner Schools:
Montessori School In Kleinburg
Launching To Mars, Using Sensors to navigate the robot safely on Mars...
Mission Mars curriculum is designed to introduce students to the world of not only building, but also programming basic robots. Throughout this course the students will explore different ways in which a robot could be utilized to explore a distant planet.
- Day: Wednesdays
- Start Date: November 7, 14, 21, 28 December 4 & 11 ( 6 Sessions)
- Time: Noon - 1 pm
- Location: Montessori School In Kleinburg
Redstone Public School - Richmond Hill
Junior LEGO® Robotics
Grade 1-3
At junior robotics engineering classes, students use educational kits like LEGO® Robots to create a perfect mixture of fun and imagination that can help expand the young child’s creative mind. Using the Engineering Design Process, students will be introduced to robot design and computer programming using basic machine principles to create robots capable of performing simple tasks.
SPY ROBOT, TRUCK, MARS ROVER
- Day: Tuesdays
- Start Date: Oct 22
- Time: Lunchtime
- Fee/ full program ( 5 weeks): $90
- Location: Redstone Public School, Library
Richland Academy Private School - Richmond Hill
Engineering of Travel (Two Engineering Programs in one : Aerospace + Civil Engineering)
Grade: JK - Grade 1
Over the these 8 weeks, students will have to work together to see who is able to travel the farthest around the world. students learn how engineers play an important role in helping people to travel around the world by making the roads, bridges (Civil engineering) or building flying machines (Aerospace engineering) such as rockets, Kites, Parachutes and more!
- Day: Mondays
- Start Date: October 7th ( 8 weeks)
- Time: 4 - 5 pm
- Location: Richland Academy, Richmond Hill
- Register: Through the Richland Academy office.