### MakerKids STEM Summer Camps
**Location:** Three GTA sites
**Age Group:** 6-13 years (Grades 1-8)
**Program Duration:** Week-long camps, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday-Friday)
**Program Type:** Day camps with optional morning/afternoon care
**Program Description:**
MakerKids provides award-winning STEM day camps with a 5:1 child-to-staff ratio, concentrating on essential technology skills. The program features daily outdoor time and regular screen breaks to foster a balanced approach to technology.
**Program Topics:**
– **Mini Makers (Grades 1-2):** Basics of Coding, Robotics, and Minecraft
– **Idea Incubator (Grades 3-8):** Broad STEM exposure 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 assemble electronic gadgets with microcontrollers
– **3D Video Game World Design – NEW 2025 (Grades 5-8):** Construct 3D environments using Unreal Engine
– **Minecraft Camps (Grades 1-8):** Explore coding, electronics, 3D design, and server management via Minecraft
**What Makes It Special:**
– Skilled facilitators trained to enhance creativity and logical thinking
– All classes include lessons on internet safety and computer literacy
– Participants take home 3D printed projects (in relevant camps)
– Emphasis on teamwork, problem-solving, and social interaction
**Cost:** Visit website for updated pricing
**Registration:** Currently open for Summer 2025
**Website:** [https://makerkids.com/summer-camps/](https://makerkids.com/summer-camps/)