1. MakerKids STEM Summer Camps
Location: Three locations within the GTA
Age Group: 6-13 years (Grades 1-8)
Program Duration: Week-long sessions, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday-Friday)
Program Type: Day camps with optional pre/post-care
Program Description: MakerKids provides acclaimed STEM day camps featuring a 5:1 child-to-staff ratio, emphasizing essential technology skills. The program incorporates daily time in the park and regular breaks from screens to encourage a balanced relationship with technology.
Program Topics:
– Mini Makers (Grades 1-2): Basics of Coding, Robotics, and Minecraft
– Idea Incubator (Grades 3-8): Thorough STEM exposure including coding, robotics, and Minecraft
– Coding Camps (Grades 3-8): Game design with Scratch, character creation, and programming basics
– Robotics Camps (Grades 3-8): Create and build electronic projects using microcontrollers
– 3D Video Game World Design – NEW 2025 (Grades 5-8): Develop 3D environments utilizing Unreal Engine
– Minecraft Camps (Grades 1-8): Understand coding, electronics, 3D modeling, and server handling through Minecraft
What Makes It Special:
– Skilled instructors dedicated to encouraging creativity and logical thinking
– All courses include training on internet safety and computer literacy
– Participants take home 3D printed projects (where applicable)
– Emphasis on teamwork, problem-solving, and social interaction
Cost: Visit the website for the latest pricing
Registration: Now accepting applications for Summer 2025
Website: [https://makerkids.com/summer-camps/](https://makerkids.com/summer-camps/)