🇨🇦 · Maker Kids · Samantha Dinelle
September 11, 2026 On a MakerKids PA Day, your child arrives to a full day of hands-on STEM: two morning “Making” blocks, a park trip and lunch at midday, two afternoon Making blocks, and a Parent Show & Tell at pickup. Before Care (8-9am) and After Care (3:30-5pm) are available for early drop-off or late pickup. Key takeaways Camp hours are 9:00am-3:30pm, with Before Care (8-9am) and After Care (3:30-5pm) add-ons Kids get four Making blocks across the day, broken up by snack breaks, lunch, and a park trip Every PA Day ends with a Parent Show & Tell , so you see exactly what your child built Ontario school boards can schedule up to seven PA days per year , and MakerKids runs camp on all of them Why Do PA Days Need a Plan? Ontario Regulation 304 lets school boards designate up to seven Professional Activity Days per school year, and boards like the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) schedule all seven for elementary students in the 2026–2027 calendar. That’s seven days parents need to fill with something better than a screen. What Does a Typical PA Day Look Like? Camp runs 9am to 3:30pm, with Before Care starting at 8am for early drop-off. After sign-in, kids dive into two Making blocks before lunch, broken up by a snack and screen break. Midday brings lunch followed by a park trip to burn off energy outdoors. The afternoon mirrors the morning: two more Making blocks with a snack break in between, then a Parent Show & Tell at pickup so you see exactly what your child built. After Care covers you until 5pm if you need it. The four Making blocks rotate through coding, robotics, Minecraft, 3D printing, and other hands-on builds tied to that day’s theme. Screen breaks and a park trip keep the day active, not just screen-on-screen. Do I Need to Pack Lunch? Yes. Pack a nut-free lunch and two snacks (one for each break). Kids head outside for the park trip right after lunch, so a light, easy-to-eat meal works best. What if I Need Before or After Care? Before Care runs 8-9am and After Care runs 3:30-5pm, both bookable alongside your PA Day camp spot. Sign-in for Before Care and drop-in coverage for After Care both happen at the same location as camp. Where Are PA Day Camps Located? MakerKids runs PA Day camps at Bloor West (2451 Bloor St. W), Leaside (1661 Bayview Ave), and Fowler Drive near Erin Mills in Mississauga (1900 Fowler Drive). Book Your Child’s Next PA Day Spots at each location fill up fast, especially around report card and conference PA days. Check the upcoming PA Day dates and reserve your child’s spot at your nearest MakerKids location. FAQ What age group are PA Day camps for? MakerKids PA Day camps welcome kids ages 6-13 (Grades 1-8), grouped by age and skill level. Can I drop my child off before 9am? Yes. Before Care runs 8-9am and can be added when you book your PA Day spot. What will my child actually build? Projects vary by date and location, and can include coding, robotics, Minecraft, 3D printing, or AI-based builds. Each day includes four dedicated Making blocks. Is there a screen-time limit during camp? Camp balances hands-on Making blocks with a park trip, lunch, and two screen breaks, so kids aren’t on a screen the whole day. Do you offer PA Day camps at every location? PA Day camps run at Bloor West, Leaside, and Fowler Drive (Mississauga). Confirm availability for the specific PA Day date at your preferred location. What happens at pickup? Every PA Day wraps with a Parent Show & Tell from 3:15-3:30pm, where your child shows you what they made that day. The post What to Expect in PA Day Camps appeared first on MakerKids .
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