Learn to use simple lines and hand movement to create cartoons and drawings of animals and people. Work with colour, patterns and shapes and create your own storybook. Please bring 2B pencils, white eraser, drawing pad and 24 colour pencils.

Fee: $46 (4 days) and $57.50 (5 days)

Chess is an excellent avenue for learning both logical and intuitive thinking skills as well as increasing a child’s attention span. The game develops good sportsmanship traits for handling wins and defeats and it’s fun. Participants will learn starting positions, moves, captures, check, checkmate, stalemate and pawn promotion.

Fee: $54

Go beyond learning to draw cartoon characters and bring them to life! Design your own comic strip with the help of a professional cartoonist. Bring HB pencil, eraser and sketchpad.

Fee: $46 (4 days) and $57.50 (5 days)

Children will learn to work with their imagination, listen to their senses, and use them to augment the creation and performance of a short story skit.

Fee: $57.50

Students progress through the process of report writing, including organization, research, note taking, and
pargraph writing to develop a well structured essay. Ideally suited for students in grades
4 to 6.

Fee: $46

Through language-oriented activities students will learn how the English language works, while learning parts of speech, punctuation and sentence structure.  Students will improve their knowledge of language conventions to correct errors, refine expression and present their work effectively.  Ideally suited for students in grades 4 to 6.

Fee: $46

Develop self-confidence and leadership skills! This program fosters self-esteem and enhances talents, skills and motivation through a variety of exercises and activities.

Fee: $46

Public speaking is one of people’s greatest fears yet the ability to communicate well is an important life skill. Through nonthreatening oral language and drama activities participants will develop self-confidence in
their speaking skills and learn strategies for dealing with nervousness in order to become effective communicators.

Fee: $46

Combining the magic of stories with the wisdom of yoga helps develop children’ bodily awareness, imagination and social skills. In this class we will learn a variety of yoga poses through enjoyable and engaging stories. In partnership with the Markham Public Library.

Fee: $63