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SUMMARY:Summer Session - Fascinating world of medicinal plants
DESCRIPTION:A creative and fun workshop on medicinal plants\, where children will explore the world of plants in an engaging\, hands-on way. The session will focus on helping children discover their properties\, traditional uses\, and how they can be found in nature. \nBILINGUAL\nMaterials included\n6-12 years old (without parents)\nNo reimbursement if you miss this workshop\nMinimum 10 registrations required
URL:https://inspiraexplor.ca/event/summer-session-fascinating-world-of-medicinal-plants-2/
LOCATION:Inspira Explor Learning Centre\, 133A rue Saint-Pierre\, Rigaud\, Quebec\, J0P 1P0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Summer Session - Fascinating world of medicinal plants
DESCRIPTION:A creative and fun workshop on medicinal plants\, where children will explore the world of plants in an engaging\, hands-on way. The session will focus on helping children discover their properties\, traditional uses\, and how they can be found in nature. \nBILINGUAL\nMaterials included\n6-12 years old (without parents)\nNo reimbursement if you miss this workshop\nMinimum 10 registrations required
URL:https://inspiraexplor.ca/event/summer-session-fascinating-world-of-medicinal-plants-3/
LOCATION:Inspira Explor Learning Centre\, 133A rue Saint-Pierre\, Rigaud\, Quebec\, J0P 1P0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Launch a Model Rocket
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of rocketry with balloons\, water rockets\, and chemical rocketry watch a small rocket fly up in the air. \nWhat Your Child Will Learn\n\nhow rockets move by pushing something (air\, water\, hot gases)\nhow rockets fly using Newton’s laws of motion\nhow fins keep rockets stable during flight\nhow to install the rocket engines and starters\nhow to ensure we can do a safe flight outside\n\nBILINGUAL\nMaterials included 6-12 years old (without parents)\nNo reimbursement if you miss this workshop\nMinimum 20 registrations required
URL:https://inspiraexplor.ca/event/launch-a-model-rocket/
LOCATION:Inspira Explor Learning Centre\, 133A rue Saint-Pierre\, Rigaud\, Quebec\, J0P 1P0\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T110000
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SUMMARY:Chess – Fall Session (10 weeks)
DESCRIPTION:A dynamic chess program led by a F.I.D.E. Master\, a title bestowed for life by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs. It is designed to help students build strong strategic thinking\, focus\, and problem-solving skills. Through guided games\, puzzles\, and challenges\, children learn to plan ahead\, think critically\, and develop confidence both on and off the board. \nFridays – September 18\, 2026 – November 20\, 2026*\nThere may be one or two date changes.\nDates will be confirmed as soon as possible over the summer. \nBILINGUAL\n6-12 years old (without parents)\nNo reimbursement if you miss the workshop\nMinimum 6 registrations required
URL:https://inspiraexplor.ca/event/chess-fall-session-10-weeks/
LOCATION:Inspira Explor Learning Centre\, 133A rue Saint-Pierre\, Rigaud\, Quebec\, J0P 1P0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T110000
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SUMMARY:Radio Waves
DESCRIPTION:Learn to contact weather satellites\, space stations\, and more. In this STEM activity\, students will learn the basics of radio and receiving messages from hundreds of kilometres away. \nWhat Your Child Will Learn\n\nabout weather satellites that orbit around Earth\nabout the International Space Station\nhow to track a satellite\nhow to use a handheld radio\nhow to set up a receiving antenna\nhow to know which frequency to tune to\nhow to set up a software defined radio on a computer\nhow to record audio from a satellite passing overhead\nhow to convert that audio signal into an image\n\nBILINGUAL\nMaterials included\n6-12 years old (without parents)\nNo reimbursement if you miss this workshop\nMinimum 20 registrations required
URL:https://inspiraexplor.ca/event/radio-waves/
LOCATION:Inspira Explor Learning Centre\, 133A rue Saint-Pierre\, Rigaud\, Quebec\, J0P 1P0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T100000
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SUMMARY:Planespotting
DESCRIPTION:An outdoor activity where kids track planes in the sky and learn about navigation. In this outdoor STEM activity\, kids will use a free plane tracking app to learn about compasses\, speed\, navigation\, and more… \nWhat Your Child Will Learn\n\nunderstand how to use a compass\nhow to track which planes are flying overhead\nlearn how fast and how high planes fly\napply their new knowledge of compasses to track what each plane’s “bearing” is\n\nBILINGUAL\nMaterials included\n6-12 years old (without parents)\nNo reimbursement if you miss this workshop\nMinimum 20 registrations required
URL:https://inspiraexplor.ca/event/planespotting/
LOCATION:Inspira Explor Learning Centre\, 133A rue Saint-Pierre\, Rigaud\, Quebec\, J0P 1P0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Knowledge – The World of the Mayas
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Maya civilization through an interactive presentation designed to illustrate the organization of a complex society\, with an emphasis on urban lifestyles. The presentation is followed by a workshop where students create a stone pendant. This activity is ideal as a complement to the study of the Inca civilization in Grade 3 and as an introduction to tropical America. \nContent: \n\nMesoamerica\nThe People of Maize\nCities and Kings\n\nArtifacts: loom\, pottery\, clothing\, mask\, ornaments\, models\, and more \nBILINGUAL\nMaterials included\nCycle 2 and Cycle 3\n6-12 years old (without parents)\nNo reimbursement if you miss this workshop\nMinimum 12 registrations required
URL:https://inspiraexplor.ca/event/the-world-of-the-mayas/
LOCATION:Inspira Explor Learning Centre\, 133A rue Saint-Pierre\, Rigaud\, Quebec\, J0P 1P0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T100000
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SUMMARY:Chess – Winter Session (8 weeks)
DESCRIPTION:A dynamic chess program led by a F.I.D.E. Master\, a title bestowed for life by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs. It is designed to help students build strong strategic thinking\, focus\, and problem-solving skills. Through guided games\, puzzles\, and challenges\, children learn to plan ahead\, think critically\, and develop confidence both on and off the board. \nFridays – January 15\, 2027 – March 5\, 2027 \nBILINGUAL\n6-12 years old (without parents)\nNo reimbursement if you miss the workshop\nMinimum 6 registrations required
URL:https://inspiraexplor.ca/event/chess-winter-session-8-weeks/
LOCATION:Inspira Explor Learning Centre\, 133A rue Saint-Pierre\, Rigaud\, Quebec\, J0P 1P0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270312T110000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Knowledge – The Salmon and the Cedar
DESCRIPTION:Discover the sophistication and art of the peoples of Canada’s Pacific Coast through an interactive presentation designed to illustrate the lifestyle of a coastal society\, with an emphasis on social hierarchy and mythological art. The presentation is followed by a storytelling session and a workshop where students create a painted artwork. This activity is ideal for the West Coast theme in Grade 5 and as an introduction to the diversity of Indigenous peoples. \nContent: \n\nThe richness of the Pacific Coast\nFishing in all its forms\nThe symbolism of a unique art form\n\nArtifacts: fishing tools\, decorated objects\, natural materials\, and more \nBILINGUAL\nMaterials included\nCycle 2 and Cycle 3\n6-12 years old (without parents)\nNo reimbursement if you miss this workshop\nMinimum 12 registrations required
URL:https://inspiraexplor.ca/event/indigenous-knowledge-the-salmon-and-the-cedar/
LOCATION:Inspira Explor Learning Centre\, 133A rue Saint-Pierre\, Rigaud\, Quebec\, J0P 1P0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T110000
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UID:1366-1805450400-1805454000@inspiraexplor.ca
SUMMARY:Chess – Spring Session (8 weeks)
DESCRIPTION:A dynamic chess program led by a F.I.D.E. Master\, a title bestowed for life by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs. It is designed to help students build strong strategic thinking\, focus\, and problem-solving skills. Through guided games\, puzzles\, and challenges\, children learn to plan ahead\, think critically\, and develop confidence both on and off the board. \nFridays – March 19\, 2027 – May 21\, 2027\nNo classes on March 26\, 2027 & April 30\, 2027 \nBILINGUAL\n6-12 years old (without parents)\nNo reimbursement if you miss the workshop\nMinimum 6 registrations required
URL:https://inspiraexplor.ca/event/chess-spring-session-8-weeks/
LOCATION:Inspira Explor Learning Centre\, 133A rue Saint-Pierre\, Rigaud\, Quebec\, J0P 1P0\, Canada
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