about loopwork
A small lab that teaches kids to build things
Loopwork started in 2017 with a former computer science teacher, a mechanical engineer, six laptops and a borrowed classroom. We still run it like that classroom: small groups, real projects, and parents who know exactly what happens inside.
Why we keep it small
Priya taught high school computer science for eleven years. Every September she met students who had "done coding" for years and had never finished a project of their own. Daniel saw the same thing in engineering: people who could follow steps but had never had to fix their own mistakes.
So Loopwork is built around finishing. Every level ends with a project, every class ends with show-and-tell, and an instructor can only help a child finish if there are few enough children in the room. That's why we cap classes at eight, and at six for our youngest.
In 2021 we moved into our own space on Warden Avenue: two labs, a build bay with a full practice field, a commons for snacks and a lobby with a big window, so you can watch without hovering.
- 2017 the year we started, with six laptops
- 1,900 students taught since then
- 8 students in a class, at most
- 3 rooms: two labs and a build bay
What we hold ourselves to
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Build something real, every class
Every class ends with something that works a little better than it did an hour ago.
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Small on purpose
Eight students at most, six for our youngest. We would rather run another class than grow one.
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Plain levels, plain prices
Every level, price, discount and refund rule is printed on this site.
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Safety first, fun right after
Checks, training and sign-out rules come before anything else.
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No promises we can't keep
We don't promise grades, contest wins, school admissions or careers. We promise good teaching and a project your child can explain.
The people your child will meet
Every one of them has a current Vulnerable Sector Check, Standard First Aid with CPR, and our safeguarding training. Assistants and camp staff are trained by Sara and Lina before their first shift.
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Priya Raman
Founder and director
Taught high school computer science for eleven years. Started Loopwork in 2017 with six laptops and a borrowed classroom.
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Daniel Okafor
Co-founder, head of robotics
A mechanical engineer for nine years before he started coaching. Writes every robotics level and fixes every broken gear.
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Mei Chen
Game design lead
Has made two small indie games. Runs the playtest days and keeps the Roblox accounts locked down.
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Sara Haddad
Sparks program lead
A Registered Early Childhood Educator who designs the ages 5 to 7 classes and trains every Sparks assistant.
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Owen Tremblay
Competition coach
Engineering student who competed on youth robotics teams for six seasons. Coaches the senior team and the notebook crew.
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Lina Moreau
Camps and family coordinator
Runs the front desk, the camp weeks and the pickup list. The person who answers the phone.
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safety policy
Our safety policy, in full
Reviewed every August by the director and both leads. If you ever see us miss one of these, email Priya directly at hello@loopwork.example.
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Background checks for every adult
Every instructor, assistant and volunteer has a Vulnerable Sector Check (the Canadian police check for people who work with children) before their first class. We renew it every two years and check two references.
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Trained in first aid
Every staff member holds Standard First Aid with CPR. At least two certified adults are in the building whenever classes or camps run.
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Never one-on-one behind a closed door
Every lab door has a window. No adult is alone with one child in a closed room. Sparks classes always have two adults.
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Sign-out to approved adults only
Children under 12 leave only with an adult on your pickup list. We ask for photo ID the first time we meet someone. Ages 12 and up can walk home with written permission.
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Allergy-aware labs
No food in the labs. Camp snacks and lunches are nut-free and eaten in the commons. We keep each child's allergy plan and know where their auto-injector is.
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Photos only with your yes
We never post a child's face or name. Project photos show hands and builds. Faces appear only with a written opt-in, and you can change your mind any time.
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Safe online accounts
We create student accounts without surnames. Chat and friend requests are turned off. Students never need a personal email.
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Tools by age
Low-heat glue and snap parts for under 11. Soldering and cutting tools only for ages 11 and up, with safety glasses, a fume fan and an instructor at the bench.
Class sizes and adults
| Band | Ages | Most kids | Adults |
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| Sparks | 5 to 7 | 6 | 2 |
| Builders | 8 to 10 | 8 | 1, plus a second adult in the building |
| Makers | 11 to 13 | 8 | 1, plus a second adult in the building |
| Engineers | 14 to 17 | 8 | 1, plus a second adult in the building |
Camps: 8 campers per instructor at most, with a floating staff member for breaks and first aid.
How pickup works
- 1. You add every adult who may pick up to your pickup list when you enrol.
- 2. The first time we meet someone on the list, we check photo ID.
- 3. Children under 12 wait inside the lab door until their adult signs them out on the tablet.
- 4. Anyone not on the list waits with your child while we call you. No exceptions, even for a grandparent we know.
- 5. Ages 12 and up can sign themselves out with your written permission.
Inside the lab
Every room has a window in the door, and the lobby looks straight into Lab A. Drop-off is at the north door, where a staff member meets each group. Parking is free in the lot out front.
- Lab A: coding and game design, 10 laptops
- Lab B: robotics and Sparks, low tables
- Build Bay: competition field and camps
- Commons: snacks, lunch and a quiet corner
when trial class booked
Come see the lab.
Book a free trial, or drop in to the open lab morning on Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Bring your child; we'll have robots out.
Rather talk first? Call (905) 555-0163. Lina answers weekdays from 10 a.m.