3D printing camp gives kids and teens first-hand experience with this exciting new technology, allowing them to develop their design and print skills. On the page belwo the list, parents, kids, and teens will find more information about 3D printing camps near you, and more. Read more
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Camps and programs listed below offer 3D printing activities as part of a broader schedule of camp programming.
Jul 08 - Aug 16, 2024
The Queen’s Summer Engineering Academy is a summer program that exposes students to design and engineering disciplines. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 01 - Aug 23, 2024
Hands-on STEAM experiences kids don't get in school. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 01 - Aug 23, 2024
Our CIT Program is geared towards our oldest campers (grade 9) who are interested in taking on a leadership role at camp. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Aug 19 - Aug 30, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jun 17 - Aug 30, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 02, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 15 - Aug 15, 2024
Students will learn how to assemble and 3D print accessories to customize how their robot battles. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 01 - Aug 23, 2024
Hands-on STEAM experiences kids don't get in school. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 01 - Aug 23, 2024
Experience leadership workshops, develop hands-on skills and organize camp-wide events! Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 16, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024
At Camp STEAM, campers execute projects using all STEAM areas to discover new ways to solve problems - their way! Visit website |
Jul 01 - Aug 23, 2024
Sports Adventure Camp is an all-in-one summer destination for sports, outdoor adventure, and STEAM learning! Campers will be Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 16, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Aug 06 - Aug 08, 2024
Our Makerspace includes 3D printers, CNC Mill, Laser Cutter and Engraver and Cricut machines. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 01 - Aug 23, 2024
Hands-on STEAM experiences kids don't get in school. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
With countless activities for children (4-12) and LIT programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024
Fuel young minds with technology and engineering adventures - from robots to science experiments, building projects, and more Visit website |
Jul 15 - Aug 16, 2024
Ignite girls' passions in technology and engineering, with inspiring role models - from robots to experiments and beyond! Visit website |
Jun 25 - Aug 16, 2024
Where young minds master coding skills through fun, interactive programs. Ignite curiosity, inspire creativity! Visit website |
Jul 22 - Jul 26, 2024
Each day will focus on a specific field in engineering, with projects focused on building a better society. Visit website |
Jul 08 - Aug 23, 2024
Ignite girls' passions in technology and engineering, with inspiring role models - from robots to experiments and beyond! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024
Hands-on engineering adventures await! From experiments to challenges, dive into a week completely off-computers! Visit website |
Jul 08 - Aug 09, 2024
Level up creativity from concept to coding and design, unleash your inner game developer. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024
Fuel young minds with technology and engineering adventures - from robots to science experiments, building projects, and more Visit website |
Jul 08 - Aug 09, 2024
Code, create, conquer! Join our programming camp and build a future powered by your skills. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
Level up creativity from concept to coding and design, unleash your inner game developer. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024
Fuel young minds with technology and engineering adventures - from robots to science experiments, building projects, and more Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
Fuel young minds with technology and engineering adventures - from robots to science experiments, building projects, and more Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
Code, create, conquer! Join our programming camp and build a future powered by your skills. Visit website |
Jul 08 - Aug 09, 2024
Empower young minds through tech and engineering experiences—robots, experiments, building, etc! Earn volunteer hours too! Visit website |
Jul 15 - Aug 16, 2024
Fuel young minds with technology and engineering adventures - from robots to science experiments, building projects, and more Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
Ignite girls' passions in technology and engineering, with inspiring role models - from robots to experiments and beyond! Visit website |
Jul 15 - Jul 19, 2024
Using 3D design and printing, learn how to transform a concept into a product through the Engineering Design Process. Visit website |
Jul 29 - Aug 02, 2024
Discover hands-on engineering fun! Explore Carleton's programs, labs, and dive into a week of experiments and challenges! Visit website |
Mar 11 - Aug 30, 2024
Create your own RGB lamp using a combination of coding, 3D modeling, 3D printing, and circuit-building. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
uOttawa Engineering Outreach Summer Camps and Gee-Gees Camps partner up to offer STEM & Sports camps. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Jul 26, 2024
This three-week long summer course lets your teen learn physics, while earning credits toward their high school diploma. Visit website |
Apr 16 - Jun 21, 2024
At Hive5 we offer robotic and coding classes for different age groups and different levels. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Jul 05, 2024
Get ready to bring your creative ideas to life through 3D-Printing, Crafting and more! Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 23, 2024
A STEM Camp for girls in grades 2 to 4 to spark curiosity and passion for science. Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 23, 2024
Learn more about coding and robotics with activities with 3D printing, micro-bits, and robotics! Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 09, 2024
Participants in these one-of-a-kind camps will spend 50% of their day doing STEM activities and the other 50% playing sports. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024
Fun STEM summer camps for teens from grades 7 through 9! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Jul 26, 2024
Get a high school credit while learning how to 3D design your own prototype using the Engineering Design Process. Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 23, 2024
EngSci camp is designed for kids from kindergarten to grade 6 and will offer a mix of technology, engineering, and science. Visit website |
Mar 01, 2024 - Dec 22, 2025
Structured, reinforcing projects in the subject pathways of fabrication, physical computing, engineering and digital arts. Visit website |
Jul 08 - Jul 12, 2024
Enjoy being active and learning all about robots and coding! Visit website |
May 11 - May 11, 2024
Only a short drive from the city, families will experience a full day of camp activities and fun together with Ondiamo staff Visit website |
We list 3D printing camps and kids programs in cities across Canada. Find your city in the list below and find camps that offer training in 3D printing skills (at the top of the list), with other camps offering introductory 3D printing activities (as part of a broader schedule of the camp’s programming) beneath that. Use OurKids.net's advanced search to discover camps in the following places:
If you want to truly build 3D printing knowledge and skills, you can use OurKids.net to find a variety of ways to immerse yourself in this field. Find a variety of options linked to below.
Camps are 2-in-1! Most camps listed above are full-day, offering 3D printing for half the day, and another related activity for the second half of the day. Some camps offer more in-depth learning about code or how to use a microcontroller to design interactive projects such as multiplayer games. Others teach basic block-based code in order for kids to add their own modifications and custom content for their own Minecraft world. Depending on your child’s interests, 3D printing camps offer a variety of experiences to keep them entertained and learning.
Exposure to the world of digital design. 3D printing begins with a design made on the computer. Enrolling your child in this type of camp will not only provide them with a suite of fun 3D-printed souvenirs, it also gives them opportunity to explore digital design. This is a rapidly expanding field, with many applications such as video game design, animation, and augmented reality.
Let their imagination run wild. In 3D printing camp, the sky is the limit in terms of design possibilities. The technology allows for the utmost flexibility and customization, giving kids a blank slate to let their creativity shine. Kids will have the opportunity to tailor their camp experience to their own interests by taking on a design project that is compelling to them.
Future careers. 3D printing is still young, but is redefining many industries, from biomedical science, to auto engineering, to computer science, and beyond! Having skills in this burgeoning new technology could be powerful for future occupations. Not only that. Supplementary skills in 3D printing, such as digital design and coding, are skills in-demand in the current workforce.
Active learning. 3D printing camps allow kids to learn by doing. They apply this in designing a project, as well as experiment with the technology on their own. 3D printing also produces a tangible object. They can see their project through from ideation to completion. Increased interactivity has been proven to help kids retain knowledge.
Creates excitement. 3D printing is still new. Not many people have can access this technology, but many of us have seen its fantastic capabilities. Enrolling your child in 3D printing camp gives them a unique camp experience, unlike conventional day camps focused on sports or arts. It's sure to be a memorable experience for your child, one they're excited to share with friends and family, 3D printed project in hand!
3D printing tips and techniques. Of course, at 3D printing camp, your child will learn the fundamentals of 3D printing. This begins with designing in computer software, to exporting and printing. Camps are taught by trained educators. Your child will have the benefit of taking on an individual project and learning through trial and error, with a supportive coach by their side. They'll learn some best practices, helping them achieve their desired result.
Tinkercad. Most camps use a modelling program called Tinkercad to design your 3D creations. Using pre-existing shapes, or your own imported shapes, Tinkercad allows kids to adjust, resize and combine shapes to create anything they can imagine. Its simplicity and ease of use means your child can start with the basics, and progress to more advanced, detailed designs. You can even turn your creation into an augmented reality experience.
Basics of coding. Beyond simply designing a 3D object, Tinkercad teaches kids the fundamentals of coding. Using block-based code, kids can make their designs come to life, or learn how to write code that builds designs for them. From there, kids will be able to turn their work into a shareable GIF, or they can 3D print their creation to show off to their friends and family! Coding is a fundamental skill, applicable to the creation of more types of projects. From there, they may take an interest in creating video games, animations and mobile apps, etc.
Visual communication skills. The fundamental goal of digital design and 3D printing is to communicate information and ideas through symbols, colour, and imagery. Through camp, kids gain an increased awareness of the significance of visuals in our society, and how to get a message across non-verbally. They'll begin to think about their audience, or end-user, and how they might interpret or interact with their design. This both encourages your child to think from another perspective, and bolsters their critical thinking skills.
STEM camp and/or STEAM camp offers curriculum combining science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—as well as arts, in the case of STEAM.
Robotics camp is one of many other kinds of technology camps that branch out into other interesting fields, for kids who love hands-on tech fun.
Coding camp and kids’ coding class presents varied learning opportunities and challenges. Our site lists camps teaching many different kinds of languages.
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How many 3D printing camps are there?
There are 63 programs offering 3d printing as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.
What are the fees to attend 3D printing camps?
Fees for programs offering 3d printing as an activity range from $15 to $2,500 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.
Where can parents meet with 3D printing camps?
Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.
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