Kids & Tweens

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Learn the secrets behind amazing magic tricks and wow your family and friends! In this hands-on workshop, tweens will explore fun illusions and sleight-of-hand skills with plenty of time to practice and perfect their performance. The program wraps up with a special family magic show on the last day where participants get to show off the tricks they’ve learned!

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Develop building, problem-solving, and engineering skills in this hands-on program. Kids will explore different types of technology, including LEGO Spike Robotics and Cubelets, as they design, build, and experiment with creative projects.

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Get ready for a paws-itively awesome time with Dog Man Bingo! Play for a chance to win fun Dog Man–themed prizes and take home some cool activities featuring everyone’s favourite crime-fighting pup.

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Get ready to bounce, balance, and race your way through a series of balloon-filled challenges! Take part in fun games, friendly competitions, and silly activities that will have you laughing and moving the whole time. It’s all about teamwork, creativity, and, of course, balloons! Perfect for kids who love to play, move, and have a blast.

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Get creative and explore a new world of art each week! In this drop-in program, kids will make unique, inspired art and craft projects while learning and experimenting with different techniques. It’s a fun, hands-on way to express creativity, try new materials, and take home one-of-a-kind creations.

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Beat winter boredom with this immersive Augmented Reality experience using the app Quiver! Quiver brings colouring pages to life by turning them into moving 3D characters and scenes on a screen, making learning fun and creative. All materials will be provided and participants can keep their creations. 

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Learn the basics of loom knitting in this fun, hands-on program for tweens! Each participant will get their own loom to use during the program while learning simple techniques to create cozy projects like a headband, hat, or other knit item to take home and show off.

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Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Team in this 4-week hands-on program! Blast off into the world of STEM and play with cool tech, crack creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do!

About the Program

Learn the secrets behind amazing magic tricks and wow your family and friends! In this hands-on workshop, tweens will explore fun illusions and sleight-of-hand skills with plenty of time to practice and perfect their performance. The program wraps up with a special family magic show on the last day where participants get to show off the tricks they’ve learned!

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Calling all young paleontologists and dino-savvy kids! Show off your knowledge of all things dinosaurs in this Jeopardy game where participants will form teams and go head-to-head in a friendly competition. Caregivers are welcome to join in the fun.

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Books and Barks gives kids a special chance to build confidence and have fun reading by sharing stories with a friendly, non-judgmental listener: a therapy dog! Reading to a dog can help children feel more relaxed and supported as they practice their reading skills. The dog doesn’t mind mistakes and is happy to listen, making this a wonderful, low-pressure way for kids to enjoy reading.

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Get creative and explore a new world of art each week! In this drop-in program, kids will make unique, inspired art and craft projects while learning and experimenting with different techniques. It’s a fun, hands-on way to express creativity, try new materials, and take home one-of-a-kind creations.

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Word lovers, this one’s for you! Build your vocabulary and put your word skills to the test in this fun, fast-paced challenge. Work in teams to come up with as many words as possible from the letters provided before time runs out. Caregivers are welcome to participate too. 

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Grab your captain’s hat and get ready to set sail on a pirate-themed adventure filled with stories, songs, and crafts! Young buccaneers will learn about life at sea, create their own pirate treasures, and take part in fun, hands-on activities that spark imagination and curiosity.

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Explore different maker projects and tools in this hands-on program for families! We’ll be making buttons, simple circuits, and more.

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Love puzzles? Rubik’s Cube Club is the place to be! Learn how to solve the iconic cube, try out new solving techniques, and even explore speed-cubing skills. Each session includes beginner-friendly tutorials, fun time challenges, mini competitions, and cool cube tricks.

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Learn the basics of loom knitting in this fun, hands-on program for tweens! Each participant will get their own loom to use during the program while learning simple techniques to create cozy projects like a headband, hat, or other knit item to take home and show off.

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Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Team in this 4-week hands-on program! Blast off into the world of STEM and play with cool tech, crack creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do!

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Calling all young chess enthusiasts! Whether you're just learning or already a skilled player, our Chess Night for Tweens is the perfect place to practice your moves, sharpen your skills, and have fun. All levels welcome, no experience needed. Chess sets provided. 

About the Program

Learn the secrets behind amazing magic tricks and wow your family and friends! In this hands-on workshop, tweens will explore fun illusions and sleight-of-hand skills with plenty of time to practice and perfect their performance. The program wraps up with a special family magic show on the last day where participants get to show off the tricks they’ve learned!