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All of our young innovators have an opportunity to develop analytical and problem-solving skills that will help them excel in middle and high school.
Students have fun making new friends while designing and building their own games, toys, and robots.
Introducing kids to STEM subjects early will equip them with the skills they need to thrive later in life, as STEM occupations are projected to grow by almost 11% by 2031, over twice as fast as the growth for all occupations.
Our ‘Robo Junior’ and ‘Simple Machines Junior’ programs are designed for children aged 6 – 8. All our other programs welcome ages 8 – 14; no previous experience is needed.
Our ‘Try It’s’ are low-cost one-hour trial sessions where a kid can experience what one of our programs would be like before committing to an entire multi-week program.
At Young Innovators Robotics Labs we have a team of motivated, enthusiastic instructors and mentors that are excited about STEAM! All our instructors have hands-on experience in the STEM industry. They also complete criminal record checks, first aid training, and teacher training to effectively teach STEM subjects to children.
They are held in the following recreation centers:
Abbotsford
Abbotsford Recreation Centre – 2499 McMillan Road, Abbotsford, BC, V3G 1C4
Langley
Timms Community Centre – 20399 Douglas Cres, Langley, BC, V3A 4B3
Mission
Mission Community Activity Centre – 33100 10th Avenue, Mission, BC, V2V 2K4
Delta
Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre – 4450 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, V4K 3W3
Or
North Delta Centre for the Arts – 11425 84 Avenue, Delta, BC, V4C 2L9
All our programs are vetted and delivered in collaboration with local recreation centres. When registering for our courses, you will be taken to the recreation centre’s website to complete the registration.
Our programs align with the Applied Design, Skills and Technologies Curriculum (ADST) certified by the B.C. government.
This curriculum encourages students to reflect on ‘Why?’ questions when making decisions, while promoting creativity and critical thinking skills.
Our curriculum also caters to multiple learning styles, including auditory, visual, and hands-on approaches.
We have programs in Langley, Abbotsford, Mission, Delta, and online.
If you want us to set up a location in your city, email us at info@younginnovators.ca to let us know.
No, the courses do not have to be taken in any particular order. This allows students to sample different topics they’re interested in more deeply.
However, our Robo Junior and Simple Machines Junior programs are designed for ages 6 – 8, and all our other programs are designed for ages 8 – 14. This helps ensure the students receive the right amount of challenge for their age group and encourages our young innovators to establish a strong foundational understanding of engineering and building concepts.
Note: Your kid doesn’t need to complete the Junior programs (Robo Junior and Simple Machine Jr) to register for the other programs.
Our courses are typically held once a week on Saturdays & Sundays or after school on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
The times vary for each class, so please refer to the registration page for the exact time of each program.
The times vary for each class, so please refer to the registration page for the exact time of each program.
Each course lasts 1.5 hours and is held once a week for about 5 – 6 weeks.
We found through previous experience that this was the optimal amount of time for students to stay engaged with the content.
However, our ‘Try Its’ are low-cost, one-hour trial sessions where children can experience what one of our programs would be like before committing to an entire multi-week program.
Our courses are typically held once a week on Saturdays & Sundays or after school on Tuesdays & Thursdays. The times vary for each class, so please refer to the registration page for the exact time of each program.
Yes, we have a self-guided course on AI.
It is packed with interactive games and activities crafted by industry experts with hands-on experience in AI technologies, including autonomous driving.
No previous experience is necessary.
We offer courses in a wide variety of STEM subjects, including but not limited to Robotics, Engineering Principles, A.I., Coding, and 3D Printing.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please call us at (778) 834 2186 or email us at info@younginnovators.ca.