Day Camp Archives • Douglas Park Community Centre https://douglasparkcc.org/event_listing_category/day-camp/ We have a pottery studio, teen/youth centre, childcare, and a fitness room. Outside, there is a tennis court, sports fields, and a wading pool. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:24:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Young Commander Chess: Novice/Newbie I & II Camp https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-novice-newbie-i-ii-camp-3/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:16:56 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-novice-newbie-i-ii-camp-3/ As school academics in a game ? and leadership training model – playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis and non-verbal reasoning ability. Knighted with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image in a ?friends-learning-together? classroom setting, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! […]

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]]> As school academics in a game ? and leadership training model – playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis and non-verbal reasoning ability. Knighted with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image in a ?friends-learning-together? classroom setting, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! Free complimentary chess kit for new students. Instructor?s Mission Statement: ?Strategies now, leader tomorrow.? NOVICE/NEWBIE I?: anyone new or with limited knowledge of chess-art basics: moves, captures, checkmates, special moves, notation, etc.

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]]> Young Commander Chess: Novice/Newbie I & II Camp https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-novice-newbie-i-ii-camp-4/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:16:56 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-novice-newbie-i-ii-camp-4/ As school academics in a game ? and leadership training model – playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis and non-verbal reasoning ability. Knighted with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image in a ?friends-learning-together? classroom setting, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! […]

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]]> As school academics in a game ? and leadership training model – playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis and non-verbal reasoning ability. Knighted with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image in a ?friends-learning-together? classroom setting, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! Free complimentary chess kit for new students. Instructor?s Mission Statement: ?Strategies now, leader tomorrow.? NOVICE/NEWBIE I?: anyone new or with limited knowledge of chess-art basics: moves, captures, checkmates, special moves, notation, etc.

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]]> Young Commander Chess: Novice/Newbie I & II Camp https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-novice-newbie-i-ii-camp/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:16:55 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-novice-newbie-i-ii-camp/ As school academics in a game ? and leadership training model – playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis and non-verbal reasoning ability. Knighted with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image in a ?friends-learning-together? classroom setting, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! […]

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]]> As school academics in a game ? and leadership training model – playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis and non-verbal reasoning ability. Knighted with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image in a ?friends-learning-together? classroom setting, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! Free complimentary chess kit for new students. Instructor?s Mission Statement: ?Strategies now, leader tomorrow.? NOVICE/NEWBIE I?: anyone new or with limited knowledge of chess-art basics: moves, captures, checkmates, special moves, notation, etc.

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]]> Young Commander Chess: Novice/Newbie I & II Camp https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-novice-newbie-i-ii-camp-2/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:16:55 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-novice-newbie-i-ii-camp-2/ As school academics in a game ? and leadership training model – playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis and non-verbal reasoning ability. Knighted with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image in a ?friends-learning-together? classroom setting, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! […]

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]]> As school academics in a game ? and leadership training model – playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis and non-verbal reasoning ability. Knighted with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image in a ?friends-learning-together? classroom setting, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! Free complimentary chess kit for new students. Instructor?s Mission Statement: ?Strategies now, leader tomorrow.? NOVICE/NEWBIE I?: anyone new or with limited knowledge of chess-art basics: moves, captures, checkmates, special moves, notation, etc.

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]]> WIZE – Coding and Modding in Minecraft https://douglasparkcc.org/event/wize-coding-and-modding-in-minecraft-2/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:16:54 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/wize-coding-and-modding-in-minecraft-2/ Adventures Coding and Modding in Minecraft – Play your favorite game Minecraft and build Mods and bring more action to your creative or survival world of Minecraft. You will need to bring a A Windows PC or Macbook or Chromebook. A 3-button mouse with a scroll wheel is recommended

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]]> Adventures Coding and Modding in Minecraft – Play your favorite game Minecraft and build Mods and bring more action to your creative or survival world of Minecraft. You will need to bring a A Windows PC or Macbook or Chromebook. A 3-button mouse with a scroll wheel is recommended

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]]> WIZE – Engineering & Robotics-LEGO WeDo https://douglasparkcc.org/event/wize-engineering-robotics-lego-wedo/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:16:54 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/wize-engineering-robotics-lego-wedo/ Build and Code your robots and bring them to action – Engineering & Robotics using Lego WeDo. Working with motors and sensors and seeing them rolling according to your story makes this camp so much fun!!You will need to bring a Tablet or a an iPad with Bluetooth.

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]]> Build and Code your robots and bring them to action – Engineering & Robotics using Lego WeDo. Working with motors and sensors and seeing them rolling according to your story makes this camp so much fun!!You will need to bring a Tablet or a an iPad with Bluetooth.

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]]> WIZE – Animation, Games & Storytelling in Scratch Jr https://douglasparkcc.org/event/wize-animation-games-storytelling-in-scratch-jr/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:16:53 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/wize-animation-games-storytelling-in-scratch-jr/ Unleash your child?s imagination with an immersive Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) learning experience that blends STEAM, creativity, and future-ready digital skills. You will need to bring a Tablet or a an iPad with Bluetooth.

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]]> Unleash your child?s imagination with an immersive Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) learning experience that blends STEAM, creativity, and future-ready digital skills. You will need to bring a Tablet or a an iPad with Bluetooth.

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]]> WIZE – AR/VR Creators Lab https://douglasparkcc.org/event/wize-ar-vr-creators-lab/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:16:53 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/wize-ar-vr-creators-lab/ Unleash your child?s imagination with an immersive Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) learning experience that blends STEAM, creativity, and future-ready digital skills. You will need to bring a A Windows PC or Macbook or Chromebook. A 3-button mouse with a scroll wheel is recommended

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]]> Unleash your child?s imagination with an immersive Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) learning experience that blends STEAM, creativity, and future-ready digital skills. You will need to bring a A Windows PC or Macbook or Chromebook. A 3-button mouse with a scroll wheel is recommended

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]]> VPS Pop Stars Dance Camp https://douglasparkcc.org/event/vps-pop-stars-dance-camp/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:16:52 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/vps-pop-stars-dance-camp/ Dancers dive into high-energy choreography and pop-star styles inspired by Taylor Swift, K-Pop idols, and today?s chart-topping artists. Campers build strength, musicality, and confidence while learning how to dance with star power. Working as a team, they create an exciting end-of-week performance. www.performingstars.ca.

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]]> Dancers dive into high-energy choreography and pop-star styles inspired by Taylor Swift, K-Pop idols, and today?s chart-topping artists. Campers build strength, musicality, and confidence while learning how to dance with star power. Working as a team, they create an exciting end-of-week performance. www.performingstars.ca.

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]]> WIZE – 3D Modelling and Printing https://douglasparkcc.org/event/wize-3d-modelling-and-printing/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:16:52 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/wize-3d-modelling-and-printing/ Learn the art of 3D designing by creating your cool designs . Take home your design as a great memoir of this Summer Camp. You will need to bring a A Windows PC or Macbook or Chromebook. A 3-button mouse with a scroll wheel is recommended

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]]> Learn the art of 3D designing by creating your cool designs . Take home your design as a great memoir of this Summer Camp. You will need to bring a A Windows PC or Macbook or Chromebook. A 3-button mouse with a scroll wheel is recommended

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