Teddy Bear Clinic

In partnership with McMaster University

For kids ages 3 to 9 years old with a caregiver.

About the Program

The Teddy Bear Clinic is a fun, hands-on program run by students from the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University. Children bring their favourite stuffed animal and role-play different medical scenarios, such as routine doctor’s visits, hospital settings (like x-ray imaging, fracture clinics, or the operating room), and health stations promoting physical well-being and hand hygiene. The goal is to help kids feel more comfortable with medical procedures by giving them a safe, friendly, and playful way to explore the healthcare environment.

Presented in partnership with the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University.

This is a drop-in program for children ages 3 to 9 years old with a caregiver. 

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For larger public events, please note that by attending, you are consenting to the use of your appearance, image and voice in print or digital productions created by the Waterloo Public Library for promotional use only. Please speak to library staff at the event if you’d like to be excluded from any photo/video.

Programmer: Cathleen