Young witches and wizards tried their hand at a potions class in Edmonton on Saturday.
It was just one of the 18 classes available to kids at the School of Witchcraft of Wizardry at the University of Alberta.
The one-day event, organized in part by graduate students, focused on getting young people excited about science. The event was based off of the beloved “Harry Potter” series.
Sophia Janela, 11, and Jorja King, 10, spent a magical day at the University of Alberta.
Organizer Nicole Jankovic said there were many hands-on opportunities.
Jankovic said it’s important to get kids connected to the magic of science.
“A lot of kids like things that sparkle, shine and explode. When you make it fun for kids, they are more interested in it and that sticks with them as they grow up,” said Jankovic.
“Especially with young women and minorities especially, they may not have experienced this kind of thing.”
It seems the experience left a lasting impression on Janela and King.
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King wants to become an orthodontist and Janela wants to be a doctor or an archaeologist.
Two thousand tickets were sold with more than 100 volunteers helping out at the event.
The general age range at the event was five to 15, but older youth were welcome as well.
This was the event’s seventh year.
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