Other Programs
Workshops
We offer various workshops for groups of students for a range of ages. If a topic isn't listed here, just mention it to us and we could probably develop something.
We also run team building and communication workshops for adults such as escape rooms, building challenges, and hands-on STEM curriculum development.
To book a workshop, send us an email at admin@lifegears.org with suggested dates and topics as well.
Workshops
All of our workshops provide topics in STEM as well as various life skills.
Girls in STEM
Chemistry and Physics Show
Computer Programming
Empowered Engineers
Feel the Force
Exciting Energy
Bodily Functions
Living Things
Games and STEM
Leaders in Training
The Power of Teamwork
Prices
Prices depend on the host (non-profit vs private), supplies, travel distance, and number of participants in the group.
Non-profit groups (Girl Guides, Libraries, etc.) please contact us and we will work with your budget.
Schools are $200 for one hour or $350 for two hours (up to 30 students) plus possible travel costs
Why Choose Us?
Every workshop has a hands-on activity that directly relates to the lesson.
Students get to keep what they make and continue to learn/develop once we're gone.
We follow the Ontario Curriculum based on Grade expectations.
We are realistic and work on applying skills. When we run an engineering workshop we don't tell students that "today we will be engineers". Instead, we mention what engineers are and what they do, and we then say that we're going to practice some of the skills that engineers use such as problem solving, teamwork, communication, etc.
Adult Programs
We love to work with all ages and can adjust any workshop topic to suit the needs of your group. Email us if you would like to see us at your event or training.
We believe that all ages learn best by doing and through discussions so we act as more of a facilitator rather than a presenter.
Some Past Activities
Group Escape rooms (6 puzzles on rotation used for team building and staff training)
STEM activities at retirement homes (slime, chemistry show, presentations/talks)
Women in Business Networking Social
Gender Equity in STEM
Birthday Parties
If you have a kiddo who likes to build, see things blow up, or explore outer space, we might have the party idea for you. Offered for groups of up to 15 kids in Mount Forest and Guelph (additional charge for other locations).
Rate for one hour is $200 and two hours is $315. Additional $20 per half hour of travel.
Choose from the workshop list for ideas for topics/activities
To book a birthday party, send us an email at admin@lifegears.org.
Clubs/After-school
Clubs are one to two hour long activities that run with the same group of students for multiple sessions during the school year. These sessions tend to be once a week or once a month for 4 to 11 sessions. All clubs are offered for various grade levels dependent on the interest of the location.
Check here for available clubs
Planted Seed Montessori School
An elementary Montessori education combined with outdoor and experiential learning!
Find more details here https://www.plantedseedmontessori.ca/