Mindora Kids · Burnaby

STEAM, Robotics & Science

Hands-on projects that connect science, technology, engineering, art, and math — building real skills through building, coding, and creating.

Ages 5–12Three Levels3:00–5:00 PM1–2 days/weekMax 1:15 ratio

What STEAM means for your child

Science

Hands-on experiments, inquiry, observation, and the scientific method — curiosity as a skill.

Technology

From screen-free coding tools to block-based programming and introductory Python.

Engineering

Design-build-test cycles using the engineering process applied every session.

Art & Design

Creative design thinking that makes projects communicate, not just function.

Mathematics

Applied maths through measurement, data, patterns, and real-context problem-solving.

Robotics

Physical builds that respond to real instructions — making code tangible and rewarding.

Three age pathways

Explorers Ages 5–7

Screen-free foundations

Physical coding tools, simple science experiments, and engineering challenges using recycled and natural materials.

No screens required

Builders Ages 7–10

Code, build, investigate

Visual block coding (Scratch, Code.org), introductory robotics with mBot, and full scientific method investigations.

Make code tangible

Innovators Ages 10–12

Design, program, present

Introduction to Python, advanced robotics, and multi-week real-world design challenges. Every project ends with a visual presentation.

Communication is half the skill

How sessions are structured

Warm-up

Brief & brainstorm

A short challenge brief or group warm-up orients children to the session's problem before hands-on work begins.

Core block

Build, code, or investigate

The heart of every session. Children design, build, code, or experiment — guided using the engineering design process.

Failure = data, not defeat

Reflect

Test, share & improve

Children test their builds or findings, share with the group, and identify what they'd change next time.

Skills children build

Logical and computational thinking

Problem-solving through the engineering design process

Scientific inquiry, observation, and data literacy

Coding and digital skills — from screen-free to Python

Creative and design thinking

Resilience and growth mindset — learning from failure

Presentation and communication skills

Teamwork and peer-to-peer collaboration