Spring 2026
In-person classes are now available in the cities of Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and the Town of Aurora, as well as our newly opened locations in Markham and Newmarket.
Spring Locations:
Spring 2026
Markham
Ages: 4-6
NEW! Engineering For Kids: Junior Robotics + Marine Engineering
What causes something to sink or float? How can engineers help explore and protect the ocean below? Learn about marine engineering and mechanics, how to harness the power of water, and discover designs that help us make the impossible possible. Then, using LEGO robots, build and code a floodgate for flood prevention.
- Date: Saturdays April 6- June 13
- Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM
- Location: Markham Centennial Community Centre
Ages: 7-12
New! Engineering For Kids : Minecraft 3D Design
3D design and Minecraft both represent boundless opportunity for creating even our wildest of ideas! In this program, students will explore the basic concepts of 3D designing and computer-aided design, or CAD, to bring their most awesome Minecraft into the 3D world! Students will take their Minecraft design out of the world of Minecraft and learn how to extrude it into a 3D model.
- Date: Saturdays April 6- June 13
- Time: 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
- Location: Markham Centennial Community Centre
Newmarket
Ages: 4-6
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 robots to develop innovative solutions. They will learn about jungle ecology, as well as valuable coding concepts, such as sequences, loops, conditional statements. Students 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! Activities will include Robotics & Coding, plus Hands-on Civil & Environment Engineering. This course is led by York Region Engineering for Kids.
- Date: Tuesdays April 14 – June 2
- Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
- Location: Magna Centre, Newmarket
Robotics + Mechanical Engineering
By using LEGO® Robots, students will learn how to create and operate their creation robots using a coding platform. This mechanical engineering class introduces the youngest engineers to fundamental concepts of energy, material, and movement through open and focused exploration. Participants will explore and construct mechanical machines such as a roller coaster and other mechanical toys.
- Date: Sundays April 19 – June 14
- Time: 9:30 – 10:30 AM
- Location: Magna Centre, Newmarket
Ages: 7-12
Robotics Coding: DaVinci Code
This robotics program is designed to introduce students to the world of not only building but also programming robots. The robots in this unit will approach some of the designs of Leonardo da Vinci, taking a unique perspective by applying robotics principles to the challenges da Vinci faced, such as the Water Well and the Mona Lisa. This program delivered by Engineering for Kids York Region.
- Date: Tuesdays April 14 – June 2
- Time: 5:45 – 6:45 PM
- Location: Magna Centre, Newmarket
New! Minecraft Urban Innovation
Design, create, and make your very own city come alive using Minecraft! In this program, kids will explore a variety of themes centered around scientific, sustainable, innovative, and futuristic city planning and design. Kids will immerse themselves in Minecraft while applying the Engineering For Kids® design process to create a model of their very own, futuristic, sustainable city. This program is delivered by York Region Engineering for Kids.
- Date: Sundays April 19 – June 14
- Time: 10:45 – 11:45 AM
- Location: Magna Centre, Newmarket
Richmond Hill
Ages: 4-7
Junior Robotics & Marine Engineering
What causes something to sink or float? How can engineers help explore and protect the ocean below? These questions and more are all explored in Junior Marine. In this program, students explore the concepts of marine engineering and mechanics, harnessing the power of water, and discovering designs that help us make the impossible, possible. Also, by using LEGO® Robots, students learn to build and code a Floodgate for flood prevention!
- Date: Mondays March 30 – April 27
- Time: 4:45 – 5:45 PM
- Location: Langstaff Community Centre
Junior Robotics & Aerospace Engineering
Build a science rover and code the robot to explore other planets! Acting as aerospace engineers, learn about and explore aircraft and spacecraft engineering concepts to construct robots, rockets, parachutes, and more.
- Date: Saturdays April 11- May 30
- Time: 10-11 AM
- Location: Bayview Hill Community Centre
Junior Robotics + Mechanical Engineering
By using LEGO® Robots, students will learn how to create and operate their creation robots using a coding platform. This mechanical engineering class introduces the youngest engineers to fundamental concepts of energy, material, and movement through open and focused exploration. Participants will explore and construct mechanical machines such as a roller coaster and other mechanical toys.
- Date: Saturdays April 11- May 30
- Time: 3-4 PM
- Location: Richvale Community Centre
Junior Robotics & Civil Engineering
Fun meets innovation! Explore civil engineering concepts such as building, design, and construction by investigating skyscrapers, bridges, roads, and tunnels through project-based activities. then, create and operate your own robot using LEGO® robotics and a computer to understand how robots work and practice programming skills to control their movements.
- Date: Sundays April 12 – May 31
- Time: 10-11 am
- Location: Elgin West Community Centre
Ages: 8-12
Coding Java Script
In this program, students will take on the role as a real-life programmer & game designer – learning to plan, code, and design their very own video game with Javascript! Students will explore core coding concepts such as loops, conditionals, variables, and events – all while designing their own characters and practicing programming. By the end of the program students will have a solid understanding of Javascript fundamentals and have created their very own video games.
- Date: Mondays March 30 – April 27
- Time: 3:20-4:20 PM
- Location: Langstaff Community Centre
Hardware & Electrical Engineering
In this program, participants take on the role of a hardware engineer, a professional who uses science, math, and technology to create products related to computer hardware. More specifically, this unit will have participants creating video game controllers! Students will be introduced to concepts such as electrical circuits, ergonomics, and computer interfaces.
- Date: Saturdays April 11- May 30
- Time: 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM
- Location: Bayview Hill Community Centre
3D Design & Minecraft
3D Design and Minecraft both represent boundless opportunities to create even our wildest ideas! In 3D Design classes: Minecraft Creations, students will explore the basic concepts of 3D and computer-aided design, or CAD, to bring their most awesome Minecraft creation to life! Students will take their Minecraft design out of the world of Minecraft and learn how to extrude it into a 3D mode.
- Date: Saturdays April 11- May 30
- Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
- Location: Richvale Community Centre
Robot Olympics
Welcome to the Robot Olympics®, a place where engineers work to design the best experience for athletes, and robots compete in athletic challenges. In this program, students will use the EFK Engineering Design Process to take on a variety of challenges using the robotics kit. Students will learn to build robots and use block coding to compete in a variety of events, such as running, hockey, basketball, wrestling, and….This is a gold medal-worthy program filled with all the fun and excitement of the Olympics® games!
- Date: Sundays April 12 – May 31
- Time: 10-11 am
- Location: Elgin West Community Centre
Vaughan
Ages: 4-6
Junior Robotics & Mechanical Engineering
Fun meets imagination! Explore mechanical engineering concepts such as energy, material and movement by constructing roller coasters, catapults and vehicles, and put them to the test. Then, create and operate your own robot using LEGO® robotics and a computer to understand how robots work, and practice programming skills to control their movements.
- Date: Sundays March 29 – June 7 ( 10 sessions)
- Time: 1:30- 2:30 PM
- Location: Maple Community Centre
Junior Robotics + Acoustical Engineering
Sound and science come together in this two-part, high-engagement STEM experience! First, you’ll explore the world of acoustics using computers to experiment with pitch, frequency, volume and vibration while learning how sound is created, measured and manipulated. Then, you’ll bring those lessons to life by programming robots equipped with sensors to respond to motion, distance and light, by producing different sound effects and musical sequences. It’s a one-of-a-kind blend of technology, creativity and engineering fun!
- Date: Sundays March 29 – June 7 ( 10 sessions)
- Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
- Location: North Thornhill Community Centre
Ages: 8-12
Hardware & Electrical Engineering
In this program, you’ll take on the role of a hardware engineer — a professional who uses science, math and technology to create products related to computer hardware. You will be introduced to concepts such as electrical circuits, ergonomics and computer interfaces, and have the chance to create your very own video game controller!
- Date: Sundays March 29 – June 7 ( 10 sessions)
- Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
- Location: North Thornhill Community Centre
Robotics Olympics
Welcome to the Robot Olympics, a place where engineers work to design the best experience for athletes, and robots compete in athletic challenges. In this program, students will use the EFK Engineering Design Process to take on a variety of challenges using the robotics kit. Students will learn to build robots and use block coding to compete in a variety of events, such as breakdancing, hockey, running, and rugby. This is a gold-medal-worthy program filled with all of the fun and excitement of the Olympic games!
- Date: Sundays March 29 – June 7 ( 10 sessions)
- Time: 3-4 PM
- Location: Maple Community Centre
Aurora
Ages: 4-6
Robotics & Hands on Civil Engineering
Fun meets innovation! Explore civil engineering concepts such as building, design, and construction by investigating skyscrapers, bridges, roads, and tunnels through project-based activities. Then, create and operate your own robot using LEGO® robotics and a computer to understand how robots work and practice programming skills to control their movements.
- Date: Saturday April 18 – June 20
- Time: 3-4 PM
- Location: Aurora Public Library
Ages: 7-12
Minecraft Mission To Mars:
Students learn about the engineering, technology, and innovation that is required for future human habitation of Mars. Within Minecraft, students will complete a variety of missions that are necessary for survival and the advancement of science on the Red Planet. Students will apply their creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills while completing missions within EFK’s unique, customized, collaborative Mission to Mars Minecraft Map. This is a one-of-a-kind, out-of-this-world experience you will not find anywhere else.
- Date: Saturdays April 18- June 20
- Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
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