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Introduction to Creative Writing

K O — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:07 +0000

When I am writing, I am trying to find out who I am, Who we are, what we are capable of, how we feel, how we lose and stand up,” said Maya Angelou. In this spirit, we will work together to help you express yourself, gain confidence as a writer, and position yourself in a community of writers. We read examples for inspiration, use warm-up activities, and practice writing stories, plays, poems, and letters.

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Red Cross Babysitting Training

K O — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:06 +0000

Learn how to care for children ages 0-12 years old! This course will cover basic first aid and the fundamentals for creating safe environments for children. You’ll leave with the skills to start your own babysitting business. Fee includes a take-home workbook and certificate. Please bring a pencil, nut-free lunch, and medium-sized doll or teddy […]

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Red Cross Stay Safe Training

K O — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:06 +0000

Do you or your parents want to feel confident knowing you are responsible on your own and have the skills to deal safely with an emergency situation? This workshop involves First Aid, Active role-play and Interactive fun! Please bring a pencil, nut-free lunch and medium-sized doll or teddy bear. Course Content:- Canadian Red Cross Principals- My Family and Me- My Time: Scheduled and Leisure Activities- Expecting The Unexpected- Healthy Choices- First Aid (Handwashing, Check, Call, Care, Complete Choking – Alone, Anaphylaxis and Use of Epipen Auto-Injector, Life-Threatening External Bleeding )Please bring a lunch for the day.

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Young Commander Chess: Intermediate/Advanced

K O — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:05 +0000

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, non-verbal reasoning ability and higher level thinking skills such as visualization and foresight. Garbed with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! Open to kids, 8-13 yrs old; anyone proficient with pins, forks, decoy, outpost, zugzwang and other chess tactics and advanced strategies. Free complimentary chess kit for new students. Instructor?s Mission Statement: ?Strategies now, leader tomorrow.?

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Young Commander Chess: Novice/Beginner I & II

K O — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:05 +0000

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, non-verbal reasoning ability and higher level thinking skills such as visualization and foresight. Garbed with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! Open to anyone new or with limited knowledge of chess-art basics: moves, captures, checkmates, special moves, notation, etc. Drop-ins welcomed, space permitting. Free complimentary chess kit for new students. Instructor?s Mission Statement: ?Strategies now, leader tomorrow.?

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Wild Science Camp

K O — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:04 +0000

Kids put on their engineer’s hats for this exciting week of science activities. They will also learn about chemical reactions that they might encounter in their daily lives and the nature of birds and beasts, as they take a walk on the wild side of science.

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Science4Kids

K O — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:03 +0000

STEAM4Kids inspires imaginative learning! These hands-on science programs are themed around a particular area of science. Children engage in exciting hands-on activities, watch spectacular demonstrations, and take home things that relate to what they learnt that day. Topics will be different each set.

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Math4Kids

K O — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:02 +0000

Our amazing program aims to enhance critical thinking skills by fostering problem solving, logical reasoning, analytical abilities, and abstract thinking. To do this, our classes are based on problem-solving and puzzles, rather than solely looking at straight numbers and symbols. Topics will be different each set.

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Math4Kids

K O — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:01 +0000

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LEGOs in Motion

K O — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:36:00 +0000

Using illustrated building instructions, participants use LEGO Technic and electric motors to construct 1 project per session. Participants will be building a variety of gadgets & gizmos that may range from animals, to space, to transportation. All LEGO models are designed for movement.

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