Kids & Tweens

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Have fun with math in this interactive educational program. Friendly volunteer tutors will work with children to explore mathematical concepts with fun activities and challenges.

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Love graphic novels? Looking for a cozy place to read, snack, and hang out after school? This monthly tween reading hangout is all about carving out time to relax with your favourite graphic novels—together.

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Get creative and design your own personalized library book bag. All materials will be provided. 

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Let your imagination run wild with LEGO®! Kids will have access to a variety of LEGO bricks to build anything they can dream up, from towering creations to intricate designs. Take part in fun LEGO challenges that test creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. It’s a hands-on, playful program where kids can build, experiment, and share their creations with friends.

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Get hands-on with exciting activities that explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Kids will enjoy creating fun gadgets, solving creative science problems, and experimenting with tech tools and robots - including Ozobots, Cubelets, and LEGO Spike Robotics. Every session offers something new to discover, build, and explore through play and problem-solving. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and create.

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It’s not rocket science...it’s propulsion physics! Momentum, kinetic energy, Newton’s Second Law of Motion, and the science of simple machines that move are at the heart of this program for Tweens. Participants will have the chance to visit a variety of stations and learn about propulsion science by making a Copter Launcher, a Mini Spinner, and a Rocket Balloon, while also having a chance to do a Simple Machines Seek and Find.  

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Blast off into a universe of discovery! Learn how humans explore the vast universe, from rockets to rovers and beyond. Then put your imagination to work by designing your very own paper planet to take home—and finish the adventure by launching a paper rocket with our rocket launcher. It’s a hands-on space experience that’s out of this world!

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Step into the wings of a pollinator and see if you can survive the season! Play as a hummingbird, butterfly, or bee as you gather resources, avoid real-world threats, and navigate the challenges pollinators face every day. This fun, interactive experience helps kids understand the important roles different pollinators play in our ecosystem—all through hands-on, active gameplay that’s perfect for nature lovers and kids who like to move.

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Step into the wings of a pollinator and see if you can survive the season! Play as a hummingbird, butterfly, or bee as you gather resources, avoid real-world threats, and navigate the challenges pollinators face every day. This fun, interactive experience helps kids understand the important roles different pollinators play in our ecosystem—all through hands-on, active gameplay that’s perfect for nature lovers and kids who like to move.

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Get hands-on with exciting activities that explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Kids will enjoy creating fun gadgets, solving creative science problems, and experimenting with tech tools and robots - including Ozobots, Cubelets, and LEGO Spike Robotics. Every session offers something new to discover, build, and explore through play and problem-solving. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and create.

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Ready to try something new? This beginner-friendly program is designed especially for tweens who have never crocheted before. Learn the basics step by step, build confidence with a brand-new skill, and discover how to create a variety of fun projects at home. All materials are provided—just bring your creativity!

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Encourage a love of reading with this fun, interactive literacy program. Participants will pair up with a volunteer literacy tutor for guided reading sessions followed by language games and activities with the group.

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Have fun with a special kind of clay as you mold and shape custom erasers designed entirely by you. While your creations cure during the program, enjoy word searches and other fun games. Please note that the program begins with a tutorial; participants who arrive more than ten minutes late without notice may not be permitted entry.

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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, solve creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do.

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Have fun with math in this interactive educational program. Friendly volunteer tutors will work with children to explore mathematical concepts with fun activities and challenges.

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Get hands-on with exciting activities that explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Kids will enjoy creating fun gadgets, solving creative science problems, and experimenting with tech tools and robots - including Ozobots, Cubelets, and LEGO Spike Robotics. Every session offers something new to discover, build, and explore through play and problem-solving. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and create.

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Ready to try something new? This beginner-friendly program is designed especially for tweens who have never crocheted before. Learn the basics step by step, build confidence with a brand-new skill, and discover how to create a variety of fun projects at home. All materials are provided—just bring your creativity!

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Become a secret agent for the day! Create your very own Secret Agent ID card, complete with a fingerprint you’ll take yourself. Then make a red‑lens viewer and learn how to write hidden messages that can only be revealed using your custom decoder.

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Get ready to explore the centre of our solar system—the Sun! In this bright and engaging science program for kids, we’ll learn how the Sun’s rays affect life on Earth and discover some of the cool things we can do with ultraviolet light. Kids will enjoy a mix of science, storytime, and a fun craft that brings their learning to life.

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Enjoy a relaxed and inclusive family drop‑in. This low‑sensory space offers gentle lighting, calm background music, and a variety of quiet activities for families to enjoy together.