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.
Art Adventures
WHEN: Select Saturdays
COST: Free
SIGN UP: No
Art Adventures is a creative, drop-in, open studio space where 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
WHEN: Select Saturdays
COST: Free
SIGN UP: No
Open Gym is 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.
Lego Building Club
WHEN: Wednesdays & Fridays 10:30AM-12PM & 1-4PM | Saturdays 1-5PM.
COST: Free
SIGN UP: No
LEGO Building Club is 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. join weekly for new challenges and vote on the last weeks builds!
LEGO Robotics Mindstorms Workshops
WHEN: Select Saturdays | 1:30-4PM
COST: Free
SIGN UP: https://forms.office.com/r/1XPPzJZUiD
Join us for LEGO Robotics Mindstorms Workshops, where kids 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.
Jr Minecraft Club
WHEN: Select Saturdays | 1-2:30PM
COST: Free
SIGN UP: https://forms.office.com/r/40AuaQrtWx
Jump into the world of Minecraft with our Beginners Minecraft Workshop — perfect for kids who are just getting started! Each session introduces basic gameplay skills through fun, hands-on help and creative building challenges. With a new challenge every class, participants will learn, explore, and build their confidence one block at a time. No experience needed — just a sense of adventure! This workshop is free of charge, and all equipment is provided. Workshops run on select Saturdays from 1:00-2:30 PM — come learn, and explore together!
Minecraft Club
WHEN: Select Saturdays | 3-5PM
COST: Free
SIGN UP: https://forms.office.com/r/0TGyDNA5SH
Level up your Minecraft skills in our Advanced Minecraft Challenge Program — designed for players age 8 and up who are ready for more! Each session features 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 each week. This is free of charge, and all equipment is provided.
Kids Saturday Cooking Classes
WHEN: Select Saturdays |1:30-4PM
COST: $10
SIGN UP: https://forms.office.com/r/xwQmuUqaXp
Saturday 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.
