The uOttawa Maker Mobile delivers fun, hands-on STEM learning activities to schools, libraries, and community centres across Ontario and Quebec.
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We teach workshops in English, French, or in both languages.
The Maker Mobile at a community event.
Our Maker Mobile can visit any region in Ontario or Quebec. You can also come visit us at the University of Ottawa or select a virtual workshop.
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Choose between an in-person visit from the Maker Mobile or a virtual workshop conducted over Zoom.

Discover our workshops

Choose workshops based on the participants’ interests and curriculum.

Elementary school

Details

Cost

Starting at $110 for online workshops.

Duration

From one to two hours, depending on the selected workshop.

Group size

The maximum group size is 30 students.

Register for a workshop

View the full list of Maker Mobile workshops for elementary schools

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High School and Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) 

Details

Cost

Starting at $130 for online workshops.

Duration

From one to two hours, depending on the selected workshop.

Group size

The maximum group size is 30 students.

Register for a workshop

View the full list of Maker Mobile workshops for High schools and SHSM

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Birthday parties

Choose a workshop from the list according to your participants’ school grade. 

Details

Cost

At your house: $250

Duration

The activity will last about 60 to 75 minutes.

Group Size

Maximum of 10 participants. 
A parent needs to be present to supervise the participants at all times.

Register for a workshop

To book the Maker Mobile for a birthday party, please send us an email at [email protected] to enquire about availability. We recommended that you submit your request at least three weeks before the desired date. 

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Community event kiosk  

Invite the uOttawa Maker Mobile to your community event. The activities can be held either inside or outdoors. Many options are available: 3D printing demonstration, robotic activities with Ozobots, Bee-Bots, etc.

We’ll work with you to determine what works best for your event.

Details

Cost

From $400 for a half-day or $700 for the full day, for up to 2 instructors present at the kiosk

Duration

Half-day : up to 3 hours, full day: from 4 to 6 hours

Group size

We can accommodate various group sizes, up to 250 people. If your group size exceeds 250 people, please send an email to [email protected].

Register for a workshop

Contact [email protected] for further details. 

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Policies and frequently asked questions

This FAQ section answers questions about program registration, activities offered, health and safety protocols, and our refund policy for engineering outreach activities.
Visit our FAQ