Python is a simple-yet-powerful programming language used to build mission critical systems at Google, Dropbox, Pinterest, Instagram, and other major tech companies. It can be used to develop desktop GUI applications, websites and web applications. Students (Ages 9+) will learn concepts including variables, if statements, and loops, and develop several useful skills that can be applied… Read More Course Spotlight: Python Level 1
The Stigma. It is no surprise that names such as Ada Lovelace and Hedy Lamarr are rarely mentioned. In a society in which women are seen as the other, history is told through the lenses of men, and we are bounded to see the world as theirs. Did you know that the first programmer in the… Read More Girls in Technology
Meet Carmen–she is a graduate of the University of Toronto, with a B. Sc and B. Ed, with over seven years of teaching experience! As the lead instructor, Carmen is well versed in teaching technology curriculum and working with children. She also mentors her fellow instructors to provide a positive and productive classroom experience. Learn… Read More Meet Carmen, Lead Instructor
Imagine building a moving robot, programming a tiny bot to follow you around, and creating your own animations – all in one day! Kidzwhiz PA Day Camps makes that possible! On Monday, April 22 2019, Kidzwhiz ran a PA Day Camp where our wonderful campers accomplished those activities above and more! Check out highlights from… Read More PA Day Camp Recap
There’s so much more to GameMaker than just creating a game to play. With smartphones and computers at their fingertips, kids already have countless games to choose from. But with GameMaker, students (Ages 9+) can go behind the scenes as to how games are actually created, and use their creativity to produce their own game… Read More Course Spotlight: GameMaker
History is scattered with instances where technological advances have prompted debates in homes, schools, and offices. In the late 1800s, when telephones were first introduced, concerns arose about whether they would interfere with office relations and whether clients would prefer a face-to-face conversation rather than a phone call. Television caused a similar controversy as scientists… Read More Not all screen time is bad. Screen time for creating is good.
This past March Break, Kidzwhiz ran three exciting camps held at our Markham location. Campers had a fun, hands-on, engaging and interactive experience in a comfortable and encouraging environment. Our instructors provided exceptional guidance, real-life applications, and ensured a balance of learning time and exploration time were achieved to allow campers to grasp concepts effectively… Read More March Break Camp 2019 in Review
Think back to the time you first learned that space exists, an entire universe outside of our home Earth. To the first time you heard that man stepped foot on the moon for the first time in 1969. Fast forward to today, the fascination and wonders of space never cease. There is so much yet… Read More Trudeau announced that Canada is going to the moon!
Extend your child’s exposure to new technologies from one hour to one week! Kidzwhiz camps offer a fun, hands-on, engaging and interactive experience in a comfortable and encouraging environment. Campers have the opportunity to explore various programs ranging from building structures and gearing with Robotics, game designing with Game Development, and problem-solving with Coding. Group… Read More COMING SOON – March Break Camp!
A computer engineer himself, Matthew shares his 12-year journey to inspire the next generation of innovators. Tell us about yourself: Hello! I am Matthew Chan, owner of Kidzwhiz. I graduated from the University of Waterloo as a computer engineer, and I worked as a software engineer for the past 10 or so years. I’m very passionate about technology and education, especially kids’ technology education. How did Kidzwhiz start? Good… Read More Meet Matthew, Founder & CEO
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