Kids & Tweens

About the Program

Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special pop-up activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.

About the Program

Kids can build their own creations or follow along with one of the 45-minute guided lessons using the LEGO® SPIKE™ App (devices will be provided). This playful, story-driven experience is part of the LEGO Learning System and helps kids explore STEAM concepts while supporting literacy, math, and social-emotional development. Along the way, they’ll dive into the engineering design process—defining problems, brainstorming solutions, and testing and improving their prototypes. Kids will also be introduced to the basics of coding through a Scratch-based platform designed with beginners in mind.

About the Program

Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special pop-up activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.

About the Program

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.

About the Program

Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Community Team in this 4-week hands-on program! Unleash your creativity as you explore different technology, design innovative solutions to unique problems, and make lasting connections with fellow enthusiasts of STEM.

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Ever wanted to create your own song, even if you’ve never played an instrument before? Now’s your chance! Join us for a fun, hands-on hour of music-making using AI. We’ll be exploring Google’s MusicFX platform to create original songs using specially crafted prompts. You’ll get to experiment, be creative, and take home your very own track—songs can be downloaded and emailed to you at the end of the session.

About the Program

Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Community Team in this 4-week hands-on program! Unleash your creativity as you explore different technology, design innovative solutions to unique problems, and make lasting connections with fellow enthusiasts of STEM.

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Get crafty with clay in this open-ended creative session just for tweens! Use air dry clay or oven bake (polymer) clay to make whatever you can dream up—keychains, jewelry, figurines, mini animals, pinch pots, jewelry trays, and more. Whether you’re sculpting something useful or just for fun, it’s all about exploring your creativity.

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Creatures of Whimsy brings books to life with a travelling caretaker who wrangles mischievous magical creatures using storytelling, puppetry, and balloon art. This interactive show inspires curiosity, imagination, and a love of reading through laughter and wonder. It all builds to a colourful surprise ending that will leave audiences giggling—thanks to a burst of giant spring snakes and whimsy unleashed!

About the Program

Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special pop-up activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.

About the Program

Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special pop-up activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.

About the Program

Discover, tinker, and play with different tech toys each week in this hands-on drop-in program for kids. From robots and coding games to circuits and other cool gadgets, each session offers something new to explore. It’s a great way to get curious about technology in a fun and relaxed setting—no experience needed, just bring your imagination!

About the Program

Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special pop-up activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.

About the Program

Kids can build their own creations or follow along with one of the 45-minute guided lessons using the LEGO® SPIKE™ App (devices will be provided). This playful, story-driven experience is part of the LEGO Learning System and helps kids explore STEAM concepts while supporting literacy, math, and social-emotional development. Along the way, they’ll dive into the engineering design process—defining problems, brainstorming solutions, and testing and improving their prototypes. Kids will also be introduced to the basics of coding through a Scratch-based platform designed with beginners in mind.

About the Program

Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special pop-up activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.

About the Program

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.

About the Program

Curious about 3D printing? In this hands-on introductory program, tweens will learn how a 3D printer works and get a chance to design and print their very own creation. Using beginner-friendly software, participants will explore the basics of 3D modeling, bring their ideas to life, and see the printing process in action. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

About the Program

Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Community Team in this 4-week hands-on program! Unleash your creativity as you explore different technology, design innovative solutions to unique problems, and make lasting connections with fellow enthusiasts of STEM.

About the Program

Get ready to tinker, code, and create with our Ozobot and littleBits STEAM Kits! These hands-on kits are packed with fun ways to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Whether you're drawing code for a tiny robot or building your own invention with littleBits, there's something for every curious mind. Come explore the collection and see just how exciting STEAM learning can be.

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Create your own felt collage and bring your ideas to life in this hands-on art program. Participants will use colourful felt to design a one-of-a-kind scene—whether it’s a landscape, a fun pattern, or something entirely from your imagination. All supplies are provided, and you’ll head home with your finished piece of art. No experience needed—just come ready to get creative.