Riverview Evening Program

Service Description

Welcome to STEAM Club! Fun for new and returning students alike, STEAM club participants will get to colour, craft, and create as they learn about science and engineering. This class runs 60 minutes, with plenty of opportunity for students to design, test, and improve their projects. There is 1 instructor for every 6 students. Parents may stay for the class, or drop students off and pick up at the end of class time. THURSDAYS 4:45pm-5:45pm Riverview Community Centre (90 Ashland Avenue) SESSION 1: January 8-February 5 (5 classes) - January 8: Hit the Slopes - Design a vehicle to travel the farthest with no wheels! - January 15: Totally Tubular - Build a potential-energy-powered rocket launcher! - January 22: Flashlights - Learn about circuits and switches to create a working flashlight! - January 29: Tidy Bot - Wire a small motor to craft a sweeper robot! - February 5: Snowball Launcher - Build a mini catapult and design a structure to withstand flying projectiles! SESSION 2: February 19-March 19 (5 classes) - February 19: Archery - Build a mini bow and arrow set! - February 26: Operation - Wire a version of the Operation board game! - March 5: Skateboarding - Design an obstacle for a finger board! - March 12: Breathe Easy - Design a greenhouse to let light in without letting heat out! - March 19: Rubber Band Racer - Construct a rubber band-powered vehicle! The more you attend, the more you save! - $20 for a single class - $90 for half session (5 weeks at $18/ class) -$150 for full session (10 weeks at $15/ class) Please note that we are unable to refund missed classes – if you know you will not be able to attend the full session, please register for "one class" for all of the dates you will be attending. This is a science-based class with an emphasis on crafting and creating. It is recommended for age 6-12. All activities can be modified to increase or decrease difficulty for individual students.