Hatch Canada – Coding made fun

Hatch offers school programs, weekly classes at Hatch Learning Centers, camps and events where students of all ages can learn computer languages, how to code, how to design, how to be more comfortable on the computer and most of all, how to build and create amazing things that change the way the world works. We tackle Python, JavaScript, typing, the fundamentals of computer science and more. hatchschoolprograms-2016-17

5 Different Ways to Hatch your way to fun!

• Free Trial Come check out Hatch, kick the tires, and take a free test drive.

• $5 Fridays Join us for an awesome $5 workshop every Friday.

• Hatch Camps Summer, winter, March Break, PD Days – any time school is closed, Hatch is open.

• Weekly Classes Solve creative problems (Hatch Prime) or solve hard problems (Hatch Alpha) – crack one open or make a two-egg omelette.

• At your school Click here if you are interested in having Hatch taught onsite at your school.

 

Fall Launch Camp 2016: Social Innovation: The Desire to “Do Good”

2016 Fall LAUNCH Camp

Social Innovation: The Desire to “Do Good”

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Saturdays October 15 – November 19 | 9am – 12noon | $150

• How can we solve problems while still taking care of people and the planet?
• Do businesses have to be profit-focused?

What is social innovation, anyway?

• This Fall, LAUNCH campers will explore how social innovation (an idea that works for the public
  good) is changing the way in which we solve problems in the 21st century.
• Campers will develop public speaking, entrepreneurial, collaboration, reflection, creative and critical thinking skills.
• Hands-on activities, games, case-studies, competitions and discussions will allow participants to
  better understand the role of social innovation in transforming the way in which we satisfy wants
  and needs in 2016.
• The aim of this LAUNCH camp is to instill value and appreciation for the role of
  social innovation as a driving force in human history.

WHAT IS LAUNCH?

LAUNCH is an accelerated, problem-based camp. The camp is limited to the first 15 qualified
campers who apply. Our campers:

• Are working more than three grade levels above his/her grade (documentation
  required)
• Are self-directed learners
• Have deep knowledge in several different topics
• Are able to consider a problem situation from many diverse perspectives

Apply at wlu.ca/launch by October 7, 2016
Financial assistance may be available.

Scientists in Schools – Kidz Lab Mascot Challenge

Founded in 1989, Scientists in School (SiS) is a dynamic Canadian charity dedicated to helping Kindergarten to Grade 8 students to become ‘scientists in their school’, catalyzing long-lasting interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), and environmental stewardship and engineering and potentially encouraging future careers in science-related fields.

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2016-17 Kidz Lab Mascot Challenge

Create a new mascot to represent Scientists in School!

Hey kids, it’s time to get creative! Our beloved mascot, Mr. Scientist, is retiring and we need a new Kidz Lab Challenge mascot to take his place! This new mascot may be featured on our website, social media, and other communications materials, and the winner will receive some fantastic prizes. Download the entry package here.

 

McCrae House: History Field Trip option

McCrae House, located in Guelph, Ontario, is the birthplace of John McCrae (b. 1872 – d. 1918), doctor, soldier and author of the famous First World War poem “In Flanders Fields“. The house is a National Historic Site of Canada. 

This small limestone cottage, built in 1858, was owned by the McCrae family from 1870 to 1873. Other families occupied the house until 1966, when a group of Guelph citizens purchased the building with the intention of preserving it as a museum. This group formed the Lt. Col. John McCrae Birthplace Society and began to raise money for its restoration.

McCrae House contains both permanent and temporary exhibition space that interprets the life and times of John McCrae. Yearly themes are offered. Summer activities include Poppy Push, Canada Day, Teddy Bear Picnic, History Camp and special teas in the garden. The gardening volunteers have worked to create an award-winning garden reflecting the time period of the mid-to-late 19th century.

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Venue

McCrae House

108 Water Street, Guelph, OntarioN1G 1A6 Canada

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Phone:

519-836-1221