Our Learning Philosophy
These ten ideas and beliefs form the foundation and scaffolding that direct the programs we offer:
We are a yes space. This means we are always looking to reframe conversations and requests from our participants in ways that give them opportunities to dive deeper into their own empowerment.
We facilitate and foster a spirit of curiosity.
We value wonder and imagination and always look for ways to nurture and help cultivate these qualities.
We believe roadblocks can be filled with learning opportunities and re-frame and celebrate them as such.
We insist and affirm that all the ways children see the world are valuable.
Every child’s voice, opinion and participation matters, however that looks.
We believe learning is enhanced by practice and experience.
We encourage self-reflection and mindfulness as important cornerstones to anchor transformation and growth.
We embrace appropriate scenarios that help challenge children to explore their problem solving potential. We are convinced the it gives them confidence to be today’s change makers.
At Sage & Savant, we are always celebrating each other and looking for ways to show how fun it is to learn and build together.
Everything we offer: Home schoolers workshops
At Sage & Savant, we have intentionally created learning ecosystems that allows children to experience themselves as empowered, problem-solving, talent-using agents of social change, TODAY. We have a thoughtfully designed selection of workshops, programs, courses and social events to guide them into recognizing themselves as changemakers today.
Beyond the Lemonade Stand
When: Tuesday 10:00am -11:30am
Costs: $525
Date: Register now for November 29th 2022 start date
Let’s ignite and inflame the inner social justice spark! Your child is a pioneer, a creative problem solver and an empathetic collaborator! They just might not know it yet. Through a 3-part process, we’ll unearth their true identity, acquire skills, and develop qualities in every child that connect them to the proactive, mobilizing and real change they can make in their world. Get ready for a remarkable journey of discovery connecting every child’s innate talents to their social justice and ecological interests. With articulated pathways to create change, they’ll build and use a sturdy toolkit with simple steps that lead to solutions. Click below to register your child and give them the aha moment to wake up to their potential to change the world!
!Nexus: Art-Tech-Animate!
When: Thursday, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Cost: $ 35
Dates: register now for winter 2023
Ages: 4-11
Give your child the opportunity to discover how to bring to life their artistic expressions whatever that might be, with the use of everyday technology. Led by a rotating panel of Toronto-based art and tech enthusiasts, this course will take your child on a fun learning journey with three major stops. First! They will begin by dissembling a technology of their choice! Next they will learn how to use fun, intuitive apps and tactile art along with repurposed technology parts to create art of their choice! This course is for the child who is curious to know how things work and for the child whose imagination is waiting for permission for expression! They will learn core critical thinking, problem-solving, research and teamwork skills, all in a fun, light-hearted and empowering group!
When: Saturdays 10-1pm beginning Dec 3 2022
Cost: $35
Dates: December 3 2022 and monthly thereafter
Ages: 4-11
This class guides young people to know they are capable of making everyday items themselves. They will learn to use household ingredients and tools to make everyday items, clothing, decorations and more.The class will help kids to see how they can consider the option of making, recycling or upcycling something they need or want, and to be aware of ways they can reduce their carbon footprint. We guarantee fun, with a goal of going home proud of their own abilities to DIY.
Cards, Boards, Apps and More!
Let’s play together Once a month
When: Wednesdays: 4-5pm
Cost: $35
Dates: Email for specific registration dates
Ages: 4-11
Cards, Board games, gaming apps, they are all ridiculous amounts of fun! Play them in community with the express goal of understanding strategy, critical thinking and teamwork, core skills in social action, well, that’s priceless! Bring your kids to come play some games S & S style, and make new friends too! We will have self-proclaimed board games geniuses on hand to assist and help celebrate the wins and losses or as we like to call them “learning opportunities”. oh yea, and free snacks because who doesn’t love free snacks??!
6 wks “University for Kids” Courses
All of our courses are designed to help your kids re-imagine learning and social action as fun, empowering and completely within their capacity to do! The courses listed in this section range from a 4 week commitment to 3 months. Children meet once a week on the designated day with their social action facilitator who leads the course.
The Science of the Unseen World
When: Tuesday 9:00- 10:00am
Cost: $350 + 75 supplies fee
Start: Register now for Winter 2023
Ages: 5-11
This class uses microbiological, ecology and physical sciences methods to explore the unseen world. Get to know the who, what, when and how of everyday bacteria, fungi and their friends that live around us. Explore the chemistry that we depend on for food. Unpack the ways energy can be transformed from one kind to another and how this is part of living. With a well equipped lab, you will have all tools you need to unlock your inner scientist!
Making with Nature
When: Wednesday 9:00am - 10:00am
Cost: $350 + 75 supplies fee
Start: Register now for December 2022
Ages: 5-11
Your kids will have fun seeing how the products they use from the moment they wake up to when they go to bed can be made at home! They will make their own toothpaste, body lotion, deodorant as well as everyday cleaning products used around the home. Working with the natural antiseptic and body care properties of nature, your children will learn how natural ingredients can be used to make products to help them stay clean, healthy and happy!
March break & Summer camp
Looking for what we have to offer to your children when school is out? Look no further! We have options for PA days, End of the year holidays, March break, Easter break and Summer camps! At Sage & Savant, we believe anytime is a great time to be the change we wish to see and have fun doing it too!
March break at Sage & Savant: Toronto Campus
Reduce, Reuse and Upcycle at Sage & Savant! Your child will practice reducing their carbon footprint through a number of fun ways including upcycling clothes, repurposing technology, making their own soaps and lotions, and a special visit to a local horse farm! The kids will make a 3 min video to show off their fun and to kick off their very own online petition that encourages other kids to reduce their footprint too! Register below!
Summer camp at Sage & Savant: Toronto Campus July 2021
A week of fun where your kids collaborate virtually on a social innovation project with kids in Ghana? Yes! They will learn the basics on how to reach beyond to be part of something bigger than themselves! This year the project will be on creating a global mental wellness toolkit for young people to harness their resilience and grow through the collective impact of COVID-19. To respect social distancing rules, we will meet outdoors at Earlscourt Park daily and limit enrolment to 12 kids working in bubbles of 4.