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S.T.E.M Program

STEM activities benefit children by fostering crucial life skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. These hands-on, inquiry-based experiences boost cognitive development, improve academic performance, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning by making abstract concepts tangible and relevant to the real world. 

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S.T.E.M Program @ 1340 Danforth Rd. Unit 506

​Instructor: Emily
Members Drop-In Program - 13 Sessions
Registration Required
October 6th - June 22nd
10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m
Recommended Age: 8+

STEM activities offer a hands-on approach to learning that fosters a wide range of developmental benefits for kids, from critical thinking to enhanced social and emotional skills. Engaging with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through play helps children develop a love for discovery and prepares them for an increasingly tech-driven world.

Not a club member? No worries, you can participate in the program for just $10 per homeschooler, each session.

 

Upcoming Program Dates 

Monday, October 6th, 2025 - Build Individual Wind-Powered Car (Make-It & Take-It Home)

Monday, October 27th, 2025 - Build Individual Fibre Optic Lamp (Make-It & Take-It Home)

Monday, November 24th, 2025 - Build Individual Wooden Robot (Make-It & Take-It Home)

Monday, December 15th, 2025 - TBD

Monday, January 5th, 2026 - TBD

Monday, January 26th, 2026 - TBD

Monday, February 16th, 2026 - TBD

Monday, March 9th, 2026 - TBD

Monday, March 30th, 2026 - TBD

Monday, April 20th, 2026 - TBD

Monday, May 11th, 2026 - TBD

Monday, June 1st, 2026 - TBD

Monday, June 22nd, 2026 - TBD

Benefits of STEM Activities

Boosts Cognitive Skills:
STEM activities stimulate brain development, particularly in areas like logic, reasoning, and spatial awareness, laying a strong foundation for complex learning later in life. 

Cultivates Critical Thinking:
Children are encouraged to approach challenges analytically and methodically, learning to think outside the box and form new ideas. 

Fosters Problem-Solving Abilities:
Through experimentation and hands-on projects, kids learn to identify problems, develop solutions, and overcome obstacles. 

Encourages Creativity and Innovation:
STEM nurtures creativity by providing opportunities for children to brainstorm, design, and invent, preparing them to be innovators. 

Develops Collaboration and Communication Skills:
Many STEM activities involve teamwork, teaching children to work effectively with others, share ideas, and communicate their findings. 

Promotes Resilience and Perseverance:
Children learn to persist through challenges and failures, building confidence and a greater sense of independence. 

Makes Learning Engaging and Fun:
STEM activities provide practical, hands-on experiences that make abstract concepts more understandable and enjoyable, sparking a passion for learning and discovery. 

Enhances Academic Performance:
The cognitive and critical thinking skills gained through STEM activities contribute to overall academic success and improved learning outcomes. 

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