Ghost Walks 2023, a great way to Celebrate Halloween with family & friends.
Ghost Walks 2023, a great way to Celebrate Halloween with family & friends.
Wed, Oct 11, 6:30 PM
Oakville Historical Society • Oakville, ON
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MakerKids Halloween Open Shop
By MakerKids
When and where
Date and time
Location
MakerKids 2241 Dundas St W Toronto, ON M6R 1X6 Canada
Map and directions
How to get there
Refund Policy
Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Description
Get ready to celebrate Halloween! Come in this Satuday, October 26th from 4-7 pm and work on your costume, props, Halloween decorations or hack your pumpkin with electronics. We can help you brainstorm and bring your ideas to life and you can use our tools, materials and makerspace to make it all happen!
Bring Your Own Pumpkin (BYOP), carve it and use electronics to hack it into a techy Jack O Lantern. Add LED's, motion sensors, speakers, spinning motors with stuff attached or even wheels with a remote control and for spookatacular effect.
Let's make something awesome for Halloween! If you have materials you'd like to use for your project, feel free to bring them along. If not, you can always use materials from our shop and pay for materials used at the end of the open shop.
Possible Ideas to get inspired by:
Source: Hack N Mod
Source: Instructables
FAQs
What have other kids learnt at our past programs?
“At first when I came here, I had no idea how any of this electric stuff worked, and I’m just like, how I am going to be able to make this? But over time with my mistakes, I realized it gets easier and it comes to me and sometimes making a mistake actually teaches you something – why something doesn’t work.”
What skill level is this program appropriate for?
No previous experience is required-just a desire to make things! Our instructors will show you how to use any tools safely, and teach you anything else you might want to know. If your child already experience with using similar tools or materials - that's great too!
What age range is this program appropriate for?
Do you have any safety measures in place?
Yes, we have safety procedures and training for the kids on how to use the tools safely. Our instructors are also well trained and we usually have a ratio of 1 instructor per 4 kids. Our woodworking shop has a lock on it and kids can use it safely when adults are around to supervise. Kids also wear safety goggles when using certain tools or materials. Any sharp tools are kept well out of reach unless someone needs to use them for a particular project with adult supervision. If you have any questions about this, please contact us.
What is your philosophy towards making?
Our philosophy is to encourage creativity and empower kids with their own ideas for projects. We encourage all kids to participate in our programs and we don't push towards certain activities based on gender or stereotype - it's up to the child what they want to explore and learn about! We also like to encourage children in making their own decisions and to learn by doing, while we act as mentors instead of doing things for them.
Do I have to purchase a ticket in advance?
It is best to purchase your ticket in advance to reserve your spot, but pay at the door is also available if there is room that night.
How do I register 2+ children?
You can register two kids at the same time by entering the amount for both of them in the amount field. When you click on "Order Now" to fill out your registration information, there will be a field that says "Please type the name of the attendees who will be coming to this event (Eg. your child/children's name)" - just write in the names of the each child attending.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
We are located at 2241 Dundas St W, about a 5 walk from Dundas West TTC subway station. The 504 King Street car also stops nearby. If you are driving, there is parking across the street at Loblaws.Do you have other programs?
We have other programs for kids, teens and adults: www.makerkids.eventbrite.com
Where can I contact the organizer with any other questions?
You can email us at info@makerkids.ca