Cosmic Cadets
Grades 3-4 | Ages 8-10
Learn to understand, appreciate, and ponder the laws of nature, and their impact on present and future society
Activities
6 Projects
Total Hours
35+ hrs
Week
Week 6
Course Description
Inspire your child's scientific curiosity with our "Cosmic Cadets" workshop! This engaging program helps young minds understand, appreciate, and ponder the fascinating laws of nature and their impact on our present and future society.
Watch your child's imagination soar as they design self-sustaining space habitats, build planetary models, and solve exciting challenges in our astrophysics escape room.
Key Info
Course Type
In-Person at our Oshawa facility
Class Size
Maximum 12 students
Instructor Ratio
1:6 instructor to student ratio
Session Duration
2 hours per session
Program Length
8 weeks total
Program Fee
$250 + HST
Late start fees are prorated
What Your Child Will Do
Hands-on projects and activities designed to build skills, spark creativity, and have fun
Captivation & Icebreakers
Design a Self Sustaining Space Habitat
solar panel, LED's, LEGO
Astrophysics Escape room
Orrery
model planets to build curiosity
Structural Bridge Competition challenge
Design and Assemble Carboard Boats challenge
Our Learning Framework
Every course is designed around three core pillars that ensure holistic development
Learning Outcomes
- Build confidence through hands-on success
- Practice critical thinking skills
- Develop natural curiosity
- Creative problem-solving abilities
- Social and collaboration skills
- Scientific method fundamentals
Tools and Skills
- Introduction to robotics
- Introduction to 3D printing
- Building and designing
- Experimenting safely
- Basic coding concepts
- Engineering principles
Maker Mindset
- Problem-solving approach
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patience and persistence
- Resilience through iteration
- Growth mindset development
- Critical thinking skills
