Our Summer Workshops

  • Handwriting Heroes: Printing Practice Grades K-2

    July 7-11 from 10 am - 11 am

    July 14-18 from 10 am - 11 am

    $150

    During this interactive and exciting workshop, our little heroes will be engaged in a variety of fine motor and gross motor activities to help them get ready to print. Using the researched-based, award-winning Handwriting Without Tears program, students will be taught strategies for letter formation, spacing, neatness and writing efficiency. All participants will take home a Handwriting Without Tears workbook and pencil for little hands!

    All participants will receive the following materials: Five Star zipper binder, labels and dividers, writing tools, notebook planner and accordion folder.

  • Little Newtons in the Making: Time, Money & Fractions Grades 1-3

    July 21-25 from 10 am -12 pm

    August 18-22 from 10 am -12 pm

    $250

    Our interactive and engaging early math workshop is designed to unleash students' developing numeracy skills! Through structured inquiry, our Little Newtons will be engaged in a number of hands-on math activities which will focus on time, money and fractions. Based on the Number Sense strand of Ontario’s mathematics curriculum, this class offers students the chance to develop their math confidence in a supportive environment.

  • Multiplication & Division Grades 4-6

    July 21-25 from 3 pm - 5 pm

    August 18-22 from 5 pm - 7 pm

    $250

    This comprehensive multiplication and division workshop is designed to increase student confidence in these fundamental math concepts. Topics include: multiplication and division fact fluency, multiplication and division strategies, single- and multi-digit multiplication, equal groups and sharing, remainders, long division, and word problems. Based on the Number Sense and Numeration strand of Ontario’s mathematics curriculum, this workshop offers students the chance to develop their math confidence in a supportive environment, emphasizing the importance of mental math strategies. Students will have the chance to consolidate their multiplication and division skills in a fun, engaging, and supportive way!

  • Pre-algebra: Grades 6-8

    August 18-22 from 1 pm - 3 pm

    August 25-29 from 5 pm - 7 pm

    $250

    This pre-algebra workshop is designed to increase student confidence with algebra! This workshop will cover the following topics: variables, equations, graphing, and slope. Based on the Algebra strand of Ontario’s mathematics curriculum, this workshop offers students the chance to develop their math confidence in a supportive environment, while engaging in fun experiments to consolidate their learning and develop an awareness of real-world application. Many students feel apprehensive about letters and numbers in math. This workshop will provide the foundational skill-set they will need in order to understand the relationship between letters and numbers, recognize patterns, and to experience greater success overall in secondary mathematics.

  • Essay Writing: Grades 6-8

    July 7-11 from 5 pm - 7 pm

    July 14-18 from 5 pm - 7 pm

    $250

    Students in grades 6-8 will be introduced to the Plan, Organize, Write, Edit, Revise (POWER) system of writing; participating in both collaborative and individual writing activities, as they work on producing their own 5-paragraph essay.

  • Poetry & Creative Writing: Grades 2-4

    August 18-22 from 3 pm - 5 pm

    August 25-29 from 10 am -12 pm

    $250

    In this fun and engaging writing workshop, students will explore and analyze a variety of poetic genres and creative literature. They will work on producing a collection of their very own poems and short stories! This workshop is designed for students in grades 2-4.

  • Executive Functions Strategies: Grades 6-8

    July 21-25 from 5 pm - 7 pm

    July 28-August 1 from 5 pm - 7 pm

    $300

    Our Executive Functions workshop will teach students the skills necessary to get things done. Students will learn how to prioritize their work, create schedules and routines, break down large tasks into smaller more manageable chunks, and more! Topics covered during the workshop include: organization, time management, study strategies, goal setting and decision making. Students will get to know their own learning strengths, explore a variety of tools and strategies, and select the ones that work best for them. All participants will receive the following materials: Five Star zipper binder, labels and dividers, writing tools, notebook planner and accordion folder.

  • Poetry & Creative Writing

    July 15-19 from 1-3 PM

    August 12-16 from 10-12 PM

    $250

    In this fun and engaging writing workshop, students will explore and analyze a variety of poetic genres and creative literature. They will work on producing a collection of their very own poems and short stories to create their own Chapbooks! This workshop is designed for students in grades 2-4.

  • Grammar Galore: Mastering the Basics: Grades 4-6

    July 28 - August 1 from 3 pm - 5 pm

    August 11-15 from 3 pm - 5 pm

    $250

    Dive into the world of words with our interactive Grammar Galore: Mastering the Basics workshop! Designed for upper elementary students, this fun and engaging workshop will help young learners grasp essential grammar rules, including parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalization. Through hands-on activities, collaborative exercises, and creative writing prompts, students will build a strong foundation in grammar while having a blast. Join us to discover the power of words and boost your language skills!

  • Sound Safari: Discovering Phonemic Adventures Grades K-2

    July 28 - August 1 from 10 am - 12 pm

    August 11-15 from 10 am - 12 pm

    $250

    Embark on an exciting phonemic awareness journey! In this engaging workshop, children will explore the world of sounds through interactive activities and games. From matching animal sounds to going on a phonics treasure hunt and creating rhymes, this adventure will help young learners develop essential phonemic skills while having loads of fun. Join us on this Sound Safari and watch as your child's phonemic abilities grow!

Workshop Details

  • Please note that a non-refundable $50 registration deposit is required to reserve your child's spot.

  • Workshops will run with a minimum of 2 participants and maximum of 4.

  • All workshops take place at our Etobicoke location.