Junior Gadgeteers
Grades 5-6 | Ages 10-12
For tinkerers and aspiring designers, explore various mechanisms with real world applications
Activities
5 Projects
Total Hours
28+ hrs
Week
Week 5
Course Description
Ignite your child's creative engineering spirit with our "Junior Gadgeteers" workshop! This hands-on adventure transforms young tinkerers into aspiring designers as they explore fascinating mechanisms with real-world applications.
Watch your child's problem-solving abilities flourish as they dive into the exciting world of robotic kits with block coding, build working electrical circuits, and engineer mini go-karts.
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
Robotic Kits
intermediate with block coding like Makeblock, mBot, etc.
Simple Circuit Projects
lights, buzzers
Mini Go-Kart Race w/ Gears
Locomotive Mechanism
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
