Labs and Simulation Spaces

The ASCY Resource Hub is a collaborative space where ECE student educators can connect and develop their skills with peers, faculty, and the community. The Resource Hub provides access to free developmental appropriate materials for students to use on placement; a device on pedagogy, co-learning, new concepts, and ideas discussed in the field; and  technology to assist with project and practicum development.

Room A119 — the Youth Engagement and Support Lab — is a dynamic, experiential learning space where theory comes to life. Designed to mirror real-world child and youth care environments, this interactive lab provides students with the space, tools, and materials to actively engage in hands-on learning. Within this immersive setting, faculty guide and model realistic scenarios that reflect the complexities of working with children, youth, and families.

The CICE classroom at Mohawk College’s Fennell Campus provides a welcoming, inclusive learning environment where students can build academic, social and workplace skills. The classroom supports hands-on learning, collaboration and individualized instruction, helping students develop confidence, independence and practical skills for success in their education, employment and community.

The CICE social space at Mohawk College’s Fennell Campus provides a welcoming place for students to relax, socialize and build connections. It offers an informal environment where students can spend time with friends, participate in activities and develop social skills while enjoying a break from the classroom.

The Digital Creativity Centre (DCC), located in Room EA105 at the Fennell Campus, is a vibrant collaboration centre that provides access to bookable project rooms, technology, flexible spaces, and drop-in tech support.

The Early Childhood Education Lab is a purpose-designed learning space where students develop hands-on skills essential to working with young children. Set up to reflect a real early learning environment, the lab allows students to practice planning and facilitating play-based activities, supporting child development, and creating inclusive, nurturing spaces that promote learning and well-being.

C232 is a specialized lab space designed as a fully functional Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). This immersive learning environment replicates the structure and operations of a real-world emergency management centre, providing students with hands-on experience in incident response, crisis coordination, and strategic decision-making.

Room C143 is a dedicated academic fitness lab designed to support hands-on learning, standardized testing, and applied training. This dynamic space mirrors professional fitness and assessment environments, allowing students to train and evaluate performance in a structured, safe, and supportive setting. Used by students in our Justice programs for standardized physical testing and occupational readiness training, the lab also serves learners in the Health, Wellness and Fitness program.

The Dynamic Tactical Simulation Lab is an immersive learning environment where students develop ethical reasoning, investigative judgment, and evidence-based decision-making through realistic policing scenarios. Using intelligence-led policing simulations, students practice crime scene management, suspect detection and apprehension, and effective evidence gathering, while strengthening problem-solving, communication, and team-based skills essential to professional law enforcement practice.