Join us select Saturdays for fun activities that will challenge, inspire and keep your kids busy through the summer. From Robotics to Art to Sports to Cooking it’s all here.
All activities are free of charge except for a small participant fee for Cooking on Saturday. Please read through the offerings and note that some activities require registration.
Some activities are geared towards preschool to grade 8 but all ages are welcome.
This is not a drop off program and general supervision is not provided.
CREATURE FEATURE DAY & FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, July 11
Drop-In | 1:00-4:00pm
Family Movie Night | 7:00-9:00pm | Zootopia 2
Join us for a wild day of bugs, and amazing creatures! Explore a variety of creature-themed activities including:
Create a Worm Farm
Creature Arts & Crafts
LEGO Building Challenges
Minecraft Club
Robotics
Open Gym
Cooking with Winnie
Sensory and Exploration Stations
There will be plenty of opportunities to learn about the fascinating creatures that share our world while having fun with friends and family.
Register: Saturday, July 11- The Loft Library Creature Feature Day & Family Movie Night – Fill out form
All activities are free (suggested donation of $10 for cooking class). Registration is required for some activities. Everyone welcome.
Creative Fest & Family Movie Night
Saturday, July 25
Drop-In | 1:00-4:00pm
Family Movie Night | 7:00-9:00pm | The Lego Movie
Unleash your imagination at Creative Fest! Join us for an afternoon dedicated to creativity, storytelling, art, and invention. Whether you love drawing, building, writing, coding, or creating, there will be something for everyone.
Art Studio with Tarika- Explore painting, drawing, and creative art projects.
Aspiring Authors Workshop with Lisa Browning from One Thousand Trees o Do you have a story to tell? Spend the afternoon creating your very own book or graphic novel! Dream up characters, design illustrations, and bring your ideas to life with guidance from author Lisa Browning. Every participant will leave with a completed book (or the making of one) to take home and will have the special opportunity to place a copy in the Loft Library's "The Story Makers Shelf" , allowing others to discover and enjoy their story.
Robotics
Minecraft Club
LEGO Building Challenge
Open Gym Activities
Baking with Winnie class
Throughout the afternoon, participants will be encouraged to create, invent, imagine, and share their ideas with others.
All activities are free (suggested donation of $10 for cooking class). Registration is required for some activities. Everyone welcome.
RACE INTO ADVENTURE & Family Movie Night
Saturday, AUGUST 8
Drop-In | 1:00-4:00pm
Family Movie Night | 7:00-9:00pm | Cars 3
Start your engines and join us for a day of racing, building, movement, and fun!
RC Car Race Track: Take a turn racing remote-control cars and see who can master the course.
LEGO Race Lab- Build your own LEGO race car and test it on our raceway.
Mario Kart Tournament - Compete against friends and family for racing bragging rights.
Get Creative with Josee- Explore a variety of art materials and create your own unique masterpiece.
Maybe cooking with Winnie
Open Gym Activities
Enjoy free play and movement-based games throughout the afternoon.
All activities are free (suggested donation of $10 for cooking class). Registration is required for some activities. Everyone welcome.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS
CREATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS
Children, youth, and families can explore various art mediums in a relaxed and supportive environment. It’s a place to express yourself, build community, and enjoy the process of making art together.
Open Gym
A fun, active space where kids, youth, and families can enjoy free play and physical activity in a safe and welcoming environment. It’s a great opportunity to build friendships, stay active, and connect through movement and play. Basketball, badminton, floor hockey, and more.
Lego Building CHALLENGES
Experience a creative, hands-on program where kids and families can build, explore, and imagine together using LEGO bricks and fun challenges. It encourages problem-solving, collaboration, and joyful play in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
LEGO Robotics Mindstorms Workshops
Dive into the exciting world of coding, robotics, and hands-on engineering! Using LEGO Mindstorms kits, participants will take on fun challenges, program their own robots, and create imaginative builds that come to life. These interactive sessions are perfect for curious minds eager to learn new tech skills while having a blast. Parents are welcome to join in the experience and build alongside their kids, making it a great opportunity for family learning and teamwork.
Minecraft - bASICS
Jump into the world of Minecraft with our Beginners Minecraft Workshop — perfect for kids who are just getting started! Learn basic gameplay skills through fun, hands-on help and creative building challenges. Participants will learn, explore, and build their confidence one block at a time. No experience needed — just a sense of adventure!
Minecraft - ADVANCED
Level up your Minecraft skills in our Advanced Minecraft Challenge Program — designed for players age 8 and up who are ready for more! Experience exciting new challenges, mini games, and creative competitions that put your building, strategy, and teamwork to the test. Have a ton of fun with fellow Minecraft fans! Bring your creativity, your game face, and get ready for an awesome adventure.
COOKING CLASS
COST: $10
Cooking classes offer a hands-on culinary adventure exploring dishes from around the world—including Mexico, India, and China—where participants prepare and enjoy delicious meals together. Classes are open to ages 7 and up (younger children welcome with a parent), and are limited to 6 participants per session.
CONTACT
For more information on any of these activities, please reach out to our Youth & Children’s Ministries Coordinator, Rowena Ridder, at rowena.ridder@salvationarmy.ca.
All of these great activities are offered through The Salvation Army’s Loft Children’s Library. To find out more about The Loft Library click here.