Ottawa museums offering unique winter programming for families over the holiday break [Video]

Young children may be off school for winter break, but museums in Ottawa are still offering a chance for kids to learn in new and fun ways.

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The Canada Science and Technology Museum and the Aviation and Space Museum are running their Winter Wonders program, which offers kids hands-on learning and activities.

Eight-year-old Deslie Ndifor was at the aviation museum and learned all about drones, including flying safety and what they can be used for in the Drone’s 101 program.

Using the technology for the first time, she’s already a fan.

“I think it’s really cool – and now I want a drone,” she said in an interview on Saturday.

Deslie’s uncle Manny Makia says it’s a great way for kids to apply things they have already learned.

“It mirrors a lot of what they do as far as video games …