PRO D DAY WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
EMPOWERING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW
Inspiring kids to be responsible, eco-conscious citizens with hands-on architecture workshops during Pro D days
Please read over all the Petit Architect program policies before registering.
Design your Dream Classroom
Sept 21st (Vancouver) - Sept 25th (Richmond)
What would your dream classroom look like? In this creative STEAM workshop, kids ages 7–12 will become architects and interior designers as they design their very own classroom space!
Campers will:
Explore how classroom design can shape learning, creativity, collaboration, and comfort.
Sketch and plan their ideal classroom, thinking about layout, furniture, lighting, and special learning spaces.
Build a 3D classroom model using recycled materials, cardboard, and craft supplies.
Problem-solve like real designers: how can a classroom be both functional and fun for students and teachers?
By the end of the workshop, each camper will have a miniature classroom model and a new understanding of how thoughtful design can create inspiring learning environments. No experience needed, just bring your imagination!
Perfect for: Young creators, future architects, imaginative thinkers, and kids who love to design and build!
When: Sept 21st, 2026 from 9:15 - 3pm (Vancouver) OR Sept 25th, 2026 from 9:15 - 3pm (Richmond)
Where: St Mary’s Kerrisdale (studio), Hillcrest Community Centre, Trout Lake Community Centre, Richmond Cultural Centre
Ages: 7-12
Price: $115 (includes materials)
Note: All supplies provided and students will bring home their model. Bring a nut free lunch, water bottle, and dress for the weather as we will go outdoors
St Mary’s Kerrisdale (studio)
Richmond Cultural Centre
Hillcrest Community Centre
Trout Lake Community Centre
Build a Haunted House
Oct 23rd, 2026
Get ready for a frightfully fun STEAM adventure! In this spooky hands-on workshop, kids ages 7-12 will become architects of the strange and unusual as they design and build their very own haunted house.
Campers will:
Explore creative design ideas inspired by mysterious Halloween spaces.
Sketch and plan eerie rooms like vampire lairs, witch kitchens, ghost hideouts, secret passageways, and monster laboratories.
Build a detailed 3D haunted house model using cardboard, recycled materials, and craft supplies.
Problem-solve like real designers: how can they make their haunted house spooky and structurally strong?
By the end of the workshop, each camper will have a one-of-a-kind haunted house model and a spooky new appreciation for architecture and creative design. No experience needed, just bring your imagination and your Halloween spirit!
Perfect for: Halloween lovers, creative builders, imaginative storytellers, and kids who love spooky fun!
When: Oct 23rd, 2026 from 9:15 - 3pm
Where: St Mary’s Kerrisdale (studio), Hillcrest Community Centre, Trout Lake Community Centre, Richmond Cultural Centre
Ages: 7-12
Price: $115 (includes materials)
Note: All supplies provided and students will bring home their model. Bring a nut free lunch, water bottle, and dress for the weather as we will go outdoors
Hillcrest Community Centre
Trout Lake Community Centre
St Mary’s Kerrisdale (studio)
Richmond Cultural Centre
Design a Mars Station
Nov 20th (Vancouver) - Nov 23rd (Richmond)
Blast off into an out-of-this-world STEAM adventure! In this hands-on workshop, kids ages 7-12 will become space architects as they design and build their very own Mars research station.
Campers will:
Explore what life on Mars might look like and learn how scientists and architects design for extreme environments.
Sketch and plan their own futuristic Mars station, thinking about sleeping quarters, research labs, food production, and survival systems.
Build a detailed 3D Mars base model using cardboard, recycled materials, and craft supplies.
By the end of the workshop, each camper will have a model of their own Mars station and a new understanding of how architecture, science, and engineering work together to help humans explore space. No experience needed, just bring your imagination and curiosity!
Perfect for: Future astronauts, young engineers, creative thinkers, space lovers, and kids who love to design and build!
When: Nov 20th, 2026 from 9:15 - 3pm (Vancouver) OR Nov 23th, 2026 from 9:15 - 3pm (Richmond)
Where: St Mary’s Kerrisdale (studio), Hillcrest Community Centre, Trout Lake Community Centre, Richmond Cultural Centre
Ages: 7-12
Price: $115 (includes materials)
Note: All supplies provided and students will bring home their model. Bring a nut free lunch, water bottle, and dress for the weather as we will go outdoors
St Mary’s Kerrisdale (studio)
Richmond Cultural Centre
Hillcrest Community Centre
Trout Lake Community Centre
Does your school have other dates for Pro D days?
We are happy to add more dates, locations, and / or organize a private Pro D day for your group!
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