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ASE Science, Technology and Engineering Program: Grades 5 to 12

noel — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:19:18 +0000

In this new program, children and youth are subject to the marvels of science, technology and engineering.

The children grade 5-8 will draw upon basic elements of each sector and are exposed to the magic and marvel of the scientific world.

Youth grade 9-12 will be provided with the hands-on opportunity to explore their talents technically and academically in order for the development of interest, critical thinking and aptitude to explore possible career aspirations within this field.

University science, engineering and media arts students will volunteer their time to deliver a constructed curriculum and offer their valuable knowledge.

Business professionals within these fields will provide workshops and valuable hands-on projects to provide real life applications of their learning, and engage the youth. Excursions include the Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Aerospace Museum, Microsoft and Apple Canada Tours and private engineering and architectural firms.

16th Annual Kids Summer Camps Launched

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:32:15 +0000

Toronto Youth Development launches 16th annual summer camps for boys and girls. There’s still plenty of time to register at the schools. The boy’s camp is located at Lord Dufferin Public School. The girls’ camp is located at St. Paul’s Catholic School.

2010 Summer Camp Multimedia

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:25:08 +0000

Toronto, June 1, 2010 – TYD staff create community school multimedia presentation

Each year in June, TYD presents the upcoming ASE 7-week camps directly to over 1000 children in various schools in the community. Here students can learn about the camps and ask questions. To showcase the camps, the TYD staff prepares a multimedia presentation where the kids can see themselves or just enjoy. A warm thank you to all principals and teachers in providing the time for this presentation. Enjoy the presentation.

TYD implements new Ministry Curriculum

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:49:25 +0000

Toronto, June 1, 2010 – TYD to deliver new Ontario Ministry of Education, Board wide curriculum

Toronto Youth Development has incorporated research-proven learning strategies recommended by the Ontario Ministry of Education in executing their academic curriculum. The implementation of the new curriculum allocates three hours each day combining Math and Language Arts. The aim is for students to strengthen the skills and lessons they have learned in the previous year, while also preparing them for the following grade, giving students a chance to be ahead of their peers in September.

The curriculum this year is designed for valuable learning to take place even in a camp setting, without making students feel like they are in school. The lessons are framed in inquiry-based tasks and real-life situations that develop students’ critical thinking, creativity and collaborative skills. By embedding lessons into relevant situations, students are constantly—although perhaps unconsciously—tapping into and practicing a wide range of skills while being engaged in the problem solving process. Read more