Science North and Dynamic Earth will both be closed for the holidays on December 24, 25, 26, and January 1. Science North will remain open on December 31 (NYE) from 10am to 4pm while Dynamic Earth will be closed for the day. Science North will also be closed for our annual shutdown on January 5 and 6, 2026.

RoboKids

ROBOKIDS

Natural Disasters AND Rescue Bots

An After-School STEM Adventure for Ages 8–12

Get ready for an exciting 8-week after-school program where kids explore the science behind natural disasters and tackle real-world rescue challenges using LEGO^® Spike Robots in our RoboKids program!

young girl assembling lego spike robots

PROGRAM DETAILS

Location: TechLab, Science North
Ages: 8–12
Capacity: 30 kids

WHAT IS ROBOKIDS?

RoboKids is a hands-on, STEM-based program where young learners build, code, and problem-solve using robotics. This session, Natural Disasters and Rescue Bots, will challenge kids to design and program their own robotic first responders to navigate natural disasters.

PRICING

Members: $250 + HST (8 weeks)
Non-Members: $300 + HST (8 weeks)

Stay tuned for the dates of the 2026 program!

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Science North and Dynamic Earth are situated on the traditional and ancestral lands of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Wahnapitae First Nation in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory, and our Thunder Bay operations are situated on the traditional and ancestral lands of Fort William First Nation in Robinson-Superior Treaty territory. Science North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions, ways of knowing, and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, past and present. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement, relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing, grow economic opportunities, and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them.