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THIS MARCH BREAK, KIDS MAKE HISTORY! Half-day workshops and week-long camp

HALF-DAY WORKSHOPS ONLY $5 PER CHILD! 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. daily
Kids aged 6-13 will explore history, learn about different cultures and animate their own films, all in a fun and interactive workshop environment. Call 416-973-3012 to sign up today! A parent, at no extra charge, must accompany their child.

French workshops offered March 12, March 15 and March 19 at 1 p.m.

Saturday, March 12: ANCIENT EGYPT (sand animation) Learn how to spell your name-in hieroglyphics!

Sunday, March 13: JURASSIC (3-D clay) Have an encounter with a dinosaur of your own creation!

Monday, March 14: EASTER ISLAND (3-D sand dough) Make your own Moai statue to stand the test of time!

Tuesday, March 15: MAYAN (pixilation) Climb to the top and enjoy the view from a Mayan temple!

Wednesday, March 16: ANCIENT GREECE (3-D clay) Animate your favourite Greek god or goddess in a film of mythic proportions!

Thursday, March 17: ANCIENT CHINA (object animation) Animate your own Chinese dragon-don't worry, they won't bite!

Friday, March 18: PREHISTORIC (2-D) Leave your message on a cave wall, to be discovered centuries later!

Saturday, March 19: ANCIENT ROME (3-D clay) Do as the Romans did-take part in a chariot race as the audience cheers you on!

Sunday, March 20: MEDIEVAL (2-D classical animation/paper cut-out) Tell your story through the creation of a family crest!

ONE-WEEK ANIMATION CAMP
Monday, March 14 to Friday, March 18, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily

History comes to life for kids aged 8-13 as they work in teams to create an original animated film set in a historical period of their choosing, then watch their BIG SCREEN premiere at the NFB Cinema!

Limited enrolment. $275 per child. Pre- and post-care available at an additional cost. E-mail Merrill Matthews at m.matthews@nfb.ca or call 416-973-7114 for details.