In-Person Workshops & Classes

Tablets for Robots

"Mr. Dudley has been helping kids discover the joy of LEGO robotics through hands-on programming and building for many years and these opportunities to take a weekly class with others who are also interested in LEGO robotics can’t be beat," Rebecca Stanisic, SavvyMom.ca

Orange STEM has delivered thousands of LEGO^® workshops and classes to children 5-14 as well as to adults involved in team building and teachers training to be Technology Educators.

Our wide range of LEGO programs is available through City of Ottawa recreation centres across the city, and also at independent centres including Dovercourt, the Old Ottawa South Firehall, Manor Park and the Soloway Jewish Community Centre. Many of our recreation programs are offered as one-time workshops or as multi-week classes.

Safety-Modified In-Person Programs

Join us in-person this Winter for one or more of our safety-modified programs at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre, Dovercourt, the Old Ottawa South Firehall or Manor Park Community Centre.

Safety

Orange STEM Education has many safety protocols in place for all in-person learning. These measures changed in Fall 2021; please see Safety Measures or ask us for more information.

Note that all in-person programming is subject to current health guidelines and is therefore subject to change. Please confirm with the Centre or contact Orange STEM for up to date information.

Manor Park Workshops

LEGO® Powered Up - NEW
Manor Park Community Centre, 100 Thornwood Road

Ages 6-7
Saturday, January 22, 2022 9:30 am - 11:30 am Maximum of 8 students

Ages 8-12
Saturday, January 29, 2022 9:30 am - 11:30 am Maximum of 8 students

Build unique sensor-driven Powered Up LEGO Machines in this hands-on workshop with “the LEGO guy,” Ian Dudley of Orange STEM Education. Using tablet-based coding, program your machines’ sounds and movements to perform tasks.

LEGO® EV3 Robotics & Engineering
Manor Park Community Centre, 100 Thornwood Road

Ages 6-7
Saturday, February 19, 2022 9:30 am - 11:30 am Maximum of 8 students

Ages 8-12
Saturday, February 26, 2022 9:30 am - 11:30 am Maximum of 8 students

This in-person workshop, with “the LEGO guy” Ian Dudley of Orange STEM Education, offers hands-on robotics projects and challenges. Strengthen your building skills and your understanding of engineering principles as you build a Mindstorms EV3 robot and control it with rotation, colour and ultrasonic sensors. Use the LEGO EV3 programming app for tablet-based coding and perform mini challenges with your robot.

Soloway JCC Program

LEGO^® Mechanical Engineering & Robotics Grade 3 - 7
Soloway Jewish Community Centre, 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa
Tuesdays 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm

Through hands-on LEGO Technic^TM projects and challenges, students will strengthen their LEGO building skills and their understanding of engineering principles. Learn about strong and stable structures, as well as gearing and drive systems. Mechanical projects may include vehicles, bridges, tools, amusement rides, steering mechanisms, and transmissions. Several projects will be brought to life with motors. Students will be introduced to robotics as they build LEGO Mindstorms® EV3 robots. They will learn the basics of EV3 programming, on tablets, and perform mini challenges with their robots.

January 11 - March 29, 2022 (10 weeks) No class February 22 and March 15

Call 613-798-9818 ext. 303 for more information. All are welcome.

OSCA Workshops

Winter dates coming soon.

LEGO^® Engineering Ages 6-7 Maximum 10
Old Ottawa South Firehall, 260 Sunnyside Avenue
Saturdays, Nov. 6 - Dec. 4, 2021 (5 Classes), Noon - 1 pm

This in-person workshop, with “the LEGO guy” Ian Dudley of Orange STEM Education, offers hands-on projects and challenges. Strengthen your LEGO Technic building skills and your understanding of engineering principles. Learn about strong and stable structures, as well as gearing and drive systems. Mechanical projects may include vehicles, a paper crinkler, and a hand drill. Several projects will be brought to life with motors.

LEGO® EV3 Robotics & Engineering Ages 8 and up Maximum 10
Old Ottawa South Firehall, 260 Sunnyside Avenue
Saturdays, Nov. 6 - Dec. 4, 2021 (5 Classes), 1:15 - 2:15 pm

Dovercourt Workshops

Winter dates coming soon.

After School LEGO^® EV3 Robotics
Dovercourt Community Centre, 411 Dovercourt Avenue

Grades 2-4
Mondays, Nov. 8 - Dec. 13, 2021 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Grades 5-7
Mondays, Nov. 8 - Dec. 13, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Hands-on robotics projects and challenges with “the LEGO guy” Ian Dudley of Orange STEM Education. Strengthen your building skills and your understanding of engineering principles as you build a Mindstorms EV3 robot and control it with rotation, colour and ultrasonic sensors. Use the LEGO EV3 programming app for tablet-based coding and perform mini challenges with your robot.

Register at dovercourt.org or for more information e-mail info@dovercourt.org

Original Programs

For our original full range of City of Ottawa programs please see LEGO Programs

Ask us about private workshops for your family, small group or club. Contact:
ian@orangestem.ca

Revised December 21, 2021