Child Archives • Douglas Park Community Centre https://douglasparkcc.org/event_listing_type/child/ 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 01:27:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Young Commander Chess: Novice/Newbie I & II https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-novice-newbie-i-ii/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:17:01 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/young-commander-chess-novice-newbie-i-ii/ 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. Drop-ins welcomed, space permitting. No class May 17, Jun 7 and 21.

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]]> EFK: Jr. Robotics: Jungle Explorers https://douglasparkcc.org/event/efk-jr-robotics-jungle-explorers/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:16:58 +0000 https://douglasparkcc.org/event/efk-jr-robotics-jungle-explorers/ Are you ready to go on an exciting jungle adventure with robots? In this program, students will tackle a variety of engineering challenges and use the LEGO® Spike Essentials robotics kit to develop innovative solutions. They will learn about jungle ecology, as well as valuable coding concepts, such as sequences, loops, conditional statements, and debugging. […]

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]]> Are you ready to go on an exciting jungle adventure with robots? In this program, students will tackle a variety of engineering challenges and use the LEGO® Spike Essentials robotics kit to develop innovative solutions. They will learn about jungle ecology, as well as valuable coding concepts, such as sequences, loops, conditional statements, and debugging. Student will learn how to build, code, test, and use the Engineering Design Process to improve their designs. This program is sure to be a roaring good time!

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]]> 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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