Youth

[Families]

Online (Pre-Recorded)
Tuesday, March 15th
10:00 a.m.
(Video may be watched anytime after release)

We're building parachutes! Don't forget to watch our first video of the week to create some playdough, which will help you test out some hypotheses about gravity!

It's STEAM-Powered March Break! Boost your science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills with fun videos and activities all week long!

Enjoy more STEAM-Powered March Break fun by visiting our March Break page!

[Families]

Online (Pre-Recorded)
Wednesday, March 16th
10:00 a.m.
(Video may be watched anytime after release)

Advanced Take & Make Kit registration required; supplies are limited. Register online, in person, or by phone. [KITS FULLY REGISTERED]

(Please note the take & make kits for this program are fully registered. In the event of someone cancelling their registration, kits will be registered on a first come, first served basis. Please keep checking the Eventbrite website directly.)
 

Gather the family together for this fun craft with A Gift of Art! Get creative and craft an adorable penguin pond using materials from around the home!

The kit may be picked up at any branch in advance! An email will be sent to attendees once the kits are ready to be picked up.

Presented in partnership with A Gift of Art.

Enjoy more STEAM-Powered March Break by visiting our March Break page!
 

Supplies List

Gather these supplies to make your very own Penguin Pond craft at home!

• Sheet of tin foil (approx. enough to line a paper plate)
• Paper plate
• Batting or stuffing
• Beads (approx. 1/2"-1", paintable material such as wood or styrofoam)
• Q-tips or small paint brush
• Black, white, and orange paint or markers
• Felt or construction paper (multiple colours)
• Pipe cleaner

Video

Watch the instructional video from A Gift of Art! Video will premiere on Wednesday, March 16th at 10:00 a.m., and may be watched anytime after release.

Registration

You may register your household in person at any branch, by phoning Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712, or online using the form below.

If you experience any issues with the form below or if it does not appear correctly:

• Please try using an alternate browser, such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox;
• The event may be fully-registered. Please check back later to see if space has opened up.

Registration

You may register in person at any branch, by phoning Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712, or online using the form below.

If you experience any issues with the form below or if it does not appear correctly:

• Please try using an alternate browser, such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox;
• The event may be fully-registered. Please check back later to see if space has opened up.

[Ages 6 to 10; Grades 1 to 4]

Online via Google Meet
Saturday, March 12th
9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Advanced registration required; space is limited. Register online or by phone.

Boost your child’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills with Ontario Tech University’s Engineering Outreach!

Students will get a chance to explore different STEM fields and how engineering can solve its diverse and real-world issues. Each virtual c_wonder STEM workshop aims to introduce participants to the fundamentals of the engineering design process as they tackle design challenges that puts their STEM knowledge to the test.

Engineering Outreach will be supporting students through this course; no previous experience is required!

Presented in partnership with Engineering Outreach, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University.

Check out the other c_wonder Workshops with Ontario Tech this winter!

• c_wonder Coding Workshops:
  • Saturday, January 22nd
  • Saturday, February 26th
  • Saturday, March 26th
• c_wonder STEM Workshops:
  • Saturday, February 5th
  • Saturday, March 12th
     

Registration

You may register your child(ren) in person at any branch, by phoning Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712, or online using the form below.

If you experience any issues with the form below or if it does not appear correctly:

• Please try using an alternate browser, such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox;
• The event may be fully-registered. Please check back later to see if space has opened up.

Disclaimers

Before registering, please read the following disclaimers from Engineering Outreach, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University:

Caregiver Expectations

• Ensure the participant is prepared for the sessions including gathering household materials in discussing the code of conduct with them.
• Caregivers are responsible for monitoring their child during the session to ensure they are following the standards of behavior.
• Communicate any issues with their child or issues with other children directly to the instructor through email.

Participant Expectations

• Every participant has a responsibility to promote a safe environment and the right to be treated with respect and dignity.
• Participants must come prepared, on time and ready to learn.
• Microphones must remain on mute during the program unless called on by an instructor to ask a question or share their thoughts.
• Participants are encouraged, but not required, to turn on their video camera so the instructor can assist and provide feedback as needed.
• By joining the sessions, participants are consenting to the program being recorded by Ontario Tech University Engineering Outreach to be used for learning and improvement.
• These videos will not be posted publicly unless edited to remove any participants.

Appropriate Behaviour

The following behaviors will not be tolerated and will either receive a warning or removal from the virtual program at the discretion of the instructor:

• Bullying, threatening or aggressive behavior towards the instructor or other participants.
• Using profane language or symbols in the chat.
• Engaging in hate propaganda or other types of behavior caused by hate or bias.
• Making inappropriate gestures or using objects to threaten or intimidate another person through video.
• Knowingly uploading any links to the chat that contain a virus or malware.
• Recording the programming or taking pictures of the participants.
• Consistently refusing to mute their microphone or saying inappropriate things over the microphone.

Personal Safety

To protect personal safety, it is important that participants do the following:

• Never reveal any personal information such as an address, phone number, etc. during the program to any participants.
• Report any messages or behaviors during the program to your parents immediately and contact the instructor immediately.