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Virtual March Break Camp: Designing Dinos

Posted on: February 7, 2022 by THEMUSEUM

The Underground Studio MakerSpace camps are designed to challenge and develop the skill sets of our older campers giving them a chance to learn and experiment with a variety of topics. Get ready for our Dinosaur Drive-thru and make your own dinosaur puppet! In our MakerSpace virtual camp, campers will learn all about textiles, printmaking […]

Hack-O-Lanterns

Posted on: September 28, 2021 by THEMUSEUM

This Halloween, awe your neighbourhood with a Hack-O-Lantern! You will have the opportunity to check out our new Voodoo Lounge located on the second floor of THEMUSEUM and enjoy a drink while you learn basic coding! In this workshop, you will make a glowing, motion sensor-activated Jack-o-Lantern with Arduinos. As your trick-or-treaters and party guests […]

Zombies, Witches and Monsters, oh my! | Learn SFX from a Pro

Posted on: September 17, 2021 by THEMUSEUM

Have you ever been amazed by the special effects makeup you see in movies? We’re breaking down all the tips and tricks professionals use to make those spooky looks you see on the big screen in this hour-long workshop! Learn how to transform yourself into a lifelike zombie, witch or other creepy characters right in […]

The Underground Studio MakerSpace Camp: STEAM Powered Girls 

Posted on: July 20, 2021 by THEMUSEUM

STEAM Powered girls is back! This camp is for girls, non-binary and female-identifying children. The camps are run by an amazing team of women in STEAM. Learn first hand from women who are experts in their fields of science, technology, engineering, art and math! Ages 9 – 14 Learn more and Register your Child Dates: […]

The Underground Studio MakerSpace Camp: Dino Puppetry

Posted on: July 20, 2021 by THEMUSEUM

Dinosaurs roamed the world in all shapes and sizes many years ago! In this week-long camp, you’ll design your very own poseable dinosaur puppet, perfect for young animators and creatives! Ages 9 – 14 Learn more and Register your Child Dates: August 9 – August 13 

The Underground Studio MakerSpace Camp: Science of Musical Instruments

Posted on: July 20, 2021 by THEMUSEUM

Ever wonder how instruments make noise? Discover the science of music in this week-long camp! You’ll make a new musical instrument every day of the week and become your own-person band. Ages 9 – 14 Learn more and Register your Child Dates: August 2 – August 6, August 30 – September 3

The Underground Studio MakerSpace Camp: Mood Light

Posted on: July 6, 2021 by THEMUSEUM

How does colour affect your mood? Campers will put together their own mood light lamp and program it using computer programming. This is one creation that campers will love to experiment with at home! Ages 9 – 14 Learn more and Register your Child Dates: July 26 – July 30, August 23 – August 27

The Underground Studio MakerSpace Camp: Virtual Dino Puppetry

Posted on: July 6, 2021 by THEMUSEUM

Dinosaurs roamed the world in all shapes and sizes many years ago! In this week-long virtual camp, you’ll design your very own poseable dinosaur puppet, perfect for young animators and creatives! Ages 9 – 14 Learn more and Register your Child Dates: July 19 – July 23

Building Beats with Balloon Bongos

Posted on: March 19, 2021 by THEMUSEUM

Join us on Saturday, April 24 for a hands-on workshop with The Underground Studio MakerSpace and build your very own multi-use instrument. It shakes, it beats, it scrapes! With an empty tin can and balloon, percussionist Richard Burrows will take us through the steps of creating our own drum and show us how to make […]

Fossil Finders

Posted on: February 1, 2021 by THEMUSEUM

Date: February 27, 2021 Time: 11 am Registration for this workshop is now closed. Have you ever wondered how fossils are made or how Paleontologists find them? In this program from The Underground Studio MakerSpace, you’ll learn all about how fossils form and how paleontologists use them to learn all about dinosaurs who lived millions […]

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