MakerKids STEM Summer Camps
Location: Three GTA sites
Age Group: Ages 6-13 (Grades 1-8)
Program Duration: Weekly camps, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday-Friday)
Program Type: Day camps with optional before/aftercare
Program Description: MakerKids provides renowned STEM day camps featuring a 5:1 child-to-staff ratio, emphasizing essential technology skills. The program incorporates daily outdoor time and regular screen breaks to encourage a healthy technology relationship.
Program Topics:
- Mini Makers (Grades 1-2): Basics of Coding, Robotics, and Minecraft
- Idea Incubator (Grades 3-8): In-depth STEM engagement in coding, robotics, and Minecraft
- Coding Camps (Grades 3-8): Game creation using Scratch, character development, and programming basics
- Robotics Camps (Grades 3-8): Create and construct electronic gadgets with microcontrollers
- 3D Video Game World Design – NEW 2025 (Grades 5-8): Develop 3D environments using Unreal Engine
- Minecraft Camps (Grades 1-8): Discover coding, electronics, 3D modeling, and server management in Minecraft
What Makes It Special:
- Skilled facilitators equipped to enhance creativity and logical thinking
- Every class incorporates internet safety and computer literacy education
- Participants take home 3D printed projects (in relevant camps)
- Emphasis on teamwork and social interaction
Cost: Visit website for up-to-date pricing
Registration: Now open for Summer 2025
Website: https://makerkids.com/summer-camps/