Learning, Playing & Connecting: Our Fourth Buddy Up AI Workshop

August 8, 2026 – Markham, Ontario

SparkMind AI continued its partnership with NS Society’s Buddy Up Program with our fourth collaborative workshop, bringing together AI learning, hands-on creativity, and summer outdoor fun.

The first part of the session continued our exploration of AI through interactive games and activities, giving children an approachable and playful way to experience how technology can be used to learn, create, and solve problems. Volunteers worked alongside each child, offering one-on-one support and encouragement throughout the activities.

To make this summer workshop a little different, we also took learning outdoors with a pickleball session. Children and volunteers played together, creating opportunities for movement, teamwork, communication, and simply having fun.

By combining technology with creative and physical activities, this workshop reflected what SparkMind AI hopes to explore through our partnership with Buddy Up: learning does not have to look the same for every child. Sometimes the most meaningful learning happens through playing, experimenting, moving, and connecting with others.

We look forward to continuing this journey with NorthStar and creating more inclusive and engaging learning experiences together.