Dinosaurs:
Grades 1 - 3
- Learn about Dinosaurs
- Discover Why Dinosaurs Became Extinct
- Bone and Fossil Digs
- Explore Life-sized Dinosaur Gallery
Earth & Space:
Grades 1 - 4
- Air & Water in the Environment
- Soils in the Environment
- Rocks, Minerals & Erosion
Structures & Mechanisms:
Grades 1 - 5
- Everyday Structures
- Stability in Structures
- Create Super Structures
Preschool & Kindergarten Programs
Special programs geared toward younger children are also available based on Life Systems (indoors or outdoors), Dinosaurs and The Arts. For details, see the Curriculum Pages which can be downloaded from the left column of this page. All sessions include both workshops and free play.
Fees:
1 workshop - $5.00 per child (morning or afternoon)
2 workshops - $8.00 per child (full day)
To register, complete the registration form that can be downloaded from the left column of this page and call the YMCA Children's Discovery Centre at 905 646 4365.
Cancellation:
Notice must be received at least 2 weeks before the scheduled date of the visit. Groups that give less than 2 weeks notice will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
Teachers and Chaperones:
Teachers and chaperones are responsible for their groups at all times. We ask you to invite a maximum of 8 parents for workshops. The YMCA Children's Discovery Centre is an extension of your classroom, and as such, classroom rules of conduct apply.
Allergy Awareness:
The facility is peanut and latex aware.
