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STEAM Buddies for Teens

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What is STEAM Buddies?

STEAM Buddies is a program that pairs teens aged 13-18 with kids in grades 2 to 4 for fun and informal STEAM learning. We are looking for role models to demonstrate their love of learning and experimentation while helping their little buddies develop curiosity, creativity, and a desire to explore.


Be a big buddy and earn community service hours! Buddies will help kids experiment with a different aspect of STEAM each week using LEGO, Osmos, Spheros, and more. 

A teen training session will be held on the first date.

Due to high demand, STEAM Buddies is limited to Vancouver residents only.

Winter 2025

  • Champlain Heights Branch | Thursdays, February 6 to February 27 | 4-5pm
  • FULL Marpole Branch | Saturdays, February 1 to February 22 | 2-3pm 
  • Britannia Branch | Thursdays, February 6 to February 27 | 4-5pm
  • FULL Kitsilano Branch | Tuesdays, February 18 to March 11 | 4-5pm

 

Download registration form HERE.

 

 

Have additional questions? Email teens@vpl.ca.

Teen Services is working to make our programs accessible to all Vancouver teens. Please email us at teens@vpl.ca to let us know how our program facilitators can support you to participate fully and comfortably.

Upcoming Events

  • STEAM Buddies : Teen Training Session

    Be a big buddy and earn community service hours! Buddies will help kids explore a different aspect of STEAM each week using LEGO, Osmos, and Spheros.

    *Regular sessions are February 8, 15, 22

    For ages 13-18.


    Download application form HERE

    2:00pm – 3:00pm

    Marpole Branch

  • STEAM Buddies : Teen Training Session

    Be a big buddy and earn community service hours! Buddies will help kids explore a different aspect of STEAM each week using LEGO, Osmos, and Spheros. A teen training session will be held on the first date.

    *Regular sessions are...

    4:00pm – 5:00pm

    Champlain Heights Branch

  • STEAM Buddies : Teen Training Session

    Be a big buddy and earn community service hours! Buddies will help kids explore a different aspect of STEAM each week using LEGO, Osmos, and Spheros.

    *Regular sessions are on February 13, 20, 27

    Download application form HERE

    For ages 13-18.

    4:00pm – 5:00pm

    Britannia Branch