Maker camps are one of the most exciting, rapidly growing type of summer camp or March break program. These camps focus on a very practical curriculum influenced by the Makerspace (also called Hackerspace) movement. Some official maker camps originated in association with makezine.com, but the term is also applied more generally and includes camps around the world. Read more
These camps focus on curriculum for young makers.
Jul 04 - Aug 18, 2023
Students will engage in activities that give them a more comprehensive understanding of STEAM. Visit website |
Jul 17 - Jul 21, 2023
Experiment with all kinds of materials to provide innovative solutions to given challenges. Visit website |
Jul 10 - Aug 04, 2023
From futuristic car designs to harnessing the power of wind, find out how and why things react the way they do. Visit website |
Jul 31 - Aug 04, 2023
We will take things apart while designing and engineering new things that move, roll or do something unique. Visit website |
Camps below offer Makerspace among other fun kids' camp activities.
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Aug 21 - Aug 25, 2023
Ahoy Matey, Join the interactive and adventurous coding camp to dive into basics of coding using our play-based methodology! Visit website |
Aug 14 - Aug 25, 2023
Become a hands-on problem solver by building structures, engineering and racing cars, competing in design challenges & more! Visit website |
Jul 17 - Jul 21, 2023
In this camp students will learn the technology behind the 3D builds. They will design and code multiple 3D worlds. Visit website |
Jul 10 - Aug 18, 2023
Challenge campers will enjoy fun activities that challenge them to work collaboratively using a holistic approach. Visit website |
Aug 14 - Aug 18, 2023
Introduce your little ones to the world of Robotics. Students are sending the rovers to MARS with a number of missions. Visit website |
Aug 21 - Aug 25, 2023
In this exciting hands on camp we will build and code to make our car move with simply our hand gestures! Visit website |
Jul 24 - Jul 28, 2023
In this camp students will learn the technology behind the 3D builds. They will design & code multiple 3D worlds. Visit website |
Jul 03 - Jul 07, 2023
Dino Week is the ultimate adventure for little ones who love dinosaurs. With exciting and interactive activities ! Visit website |
Jul 31 - Aug 11, 2023
Explore every facet of your creativity, from woodworking and 3D printing to painting and fashion design! Visit website |
Jul 10 - Sep 01, 2023
Students are introduced to basic programming concepts like sprites, loops, events and more through the creation of animations Visit website |
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Coding, Engineering, and Circuits - TOYS TOYS - DESIGN IT - BUILD IT - CODE IT Jul 17 - Jul 21, 2023
Get a flavour of Artificial Intelligence, by designing, engineering, and coding the ideal toy. Visit website |
Jul 17 - Jul 28, 2023
Do REAL science in a fun, hands-on environment, from bubbling chemical reactions to raising monarch butterflies! Visit website |
Jul 17 - Jul 21, 2023
In this camp we will teach computer to classify human facial expressions and map them to emojis. Visit website |
Jul 04 - Jul 07, 2023
Students will learn the basics of programming and get familiar with Roblox environment. Visit website |
Jun 19 - Jul 14, 2023
hands-on mediums including sculpture, digital photography, visual arts, radio production and graphic design Visit website |
Jul 31 - Aug 11, 2023
Explore every facet of your creativity, from woodworking and 3D printing to painting and fashion design! Visit website |
Jul 03 - Jul 14, 2023
Blast off to other worlds, explore space, build electrical circuits and robots! Visit website |
Jul 03 - Jul 14, 2023
Blast off to other worlds, explore space, build electrical circuits and robots! Visit website |
Aug 14 - Aug 25, 2023
Become a hands-on problem solver by building structures, engineering and racing cars, competing in design challenges & more! Visit website |
Aug 08 - Aug 11, 2023
You found the GOLDEN TICKET! Now it’s time to create some magic in the CODING factory. Visit website |
Jul 31 - Aug 04, 2023
Join Ignite Lab for a leadership and entrepreneur camp, to learn about developing ideas into real products with technology! Visit website |
Jul 03 - Jul 14, 2023
Explore other worlds, space, build electrical circuits and robots! Visit website |
Aug 28 - Sep 01, 2023
Learn about electricity and circuits in this fun & educational camp. Kids will make cute plushies with built-in circuits. Visit website |
Jul 31 - Aug 04, 2023
Can you make your car detect obstacles, follow instructions and detect lava pits? Get ready to make super fun projects! Visit website |
Jul 31 - Aug 04, 2023
A fun and exciting space robotics camp for Students to understand life in space on the international space station (ISS). Visit website |
Jun 25 - Aug 18, 2023
Pickering College’s ESL Summer Camp combines English language learning with a summer vacation in Ontario, Canada. Visit website |
Jun 26 - Jun 30, 2023
This week of camp focuses on the wonder beyond the surface of the water Visit website |
Jul 10 - Jul 14, 2023
Learn the technology behind the 3D builds. Design and build multiple worlds and characters using Unity. Visit website |
Jul 10 - Jul 14, 2023
From coding basics to real world application of Drones, this camp will open mindset for young learners to new opportunities! Visit website |
Jul 17 - Jul 28, 2023
Do REAL science in a fun, hands-on environment, from bubbling chemical reactions to raising monarch butterflies! Visit website |
Jul 24 - Jul 28, 2023
We are building a DREAM city with fun games and playgrounds. What is missing from your playground? Unlimited Candy dispenser? Visit website |
Aug 08 - Aug 11, 2023
This camp will open mindset for young learners to whole new world of possibilities with Drone technology! Visit website |
Jul 04 - Jul 07, 2023
Magical lands and unexpected surprises lurk in the magical land of unicorns. Are you ready to code through the mazes? Visit website |
Aug 14 - Aug 18, 2023
This camp will introduce students to the workings of Machine learning algorithms to design and build smart interactive games! Visit website |
Aug 14 - Aug 25, 2023
Become a hands-on problem solver by building structures, engineering and racing cars, competing in design challenges & more! Visit website |
Jun 26 - Aug 18, 2023
Discovery camp is the perfect place for campers who are looking for a fun, exciting and enriching way to spend their summer! Visit website |
Jul 10 - Jul 14, 2023
Join the out-of-this-world STEAM Learning space robotics camp. Students get to build and code to solve 3 missions. Visit website |
Aug 14 - Aug 17, 2023
Get Creative with coding this summer in our adventurous ROBLOX coding camp. Students will learn the basics of programming. Visit website |
Jul 31 - Aug 11, 2023
Explore every facet of your creativity, from woodworking and 3D printing to painting and fashion design! Visit website |
Jul 04 - Jul 07, 2023
You will make a fun and playful app that recognizes images and then allow it add playful filters in precise positions! Visit website |
Aug 07 - Aug 11, 2023
Join Ignite Lab for a leadership and entrepreneur camp, to learn about developing ideas into real products with technology! Visit website |
Jul 24 - Jul 28, 2023
Code amazing games using Python coding. Visit website |
Jul 17 - Jul 28, 2023
Do REAL science in a fun, hands-on environment, from bubbling chemical reactions to raising monarch butterflies! Visit website |
Jul 04 - Sep 01, 2023
Learn about simple and compound machines and how to power and control them while applying that knowledge to build basic LEGO! Visit website |
Jul 10 - Jul 28, 2023
Experience design thinking and making. Discover the creative culture of studio. Develop new skills and portfolio material. Visit website |
Jul 31 - Aug 04, 2023
Experience design thinking and making. Discover the creative culture of studio. Develop new skills and portfolio material. Visit website |
Jul 24 - Jul 28, 2023
Find out what all the buzz is about Makerspace activities. Visit website |
Jul 17 - Jul 21, 2023
This Girls Boss event will guide girls through the adventures of creating tiny pop store all on their own! Visit website |
Aug 28 - Sep 01, 2023
Projects include: Imaginary monster portraits, coffee filter monsters Visit website |
Jul 04 - Sep 01, 2023
Jr Camp provides a superior ratio of care to make the transition into the camp setting smooth and fun. Visit website |
Jul 03 - Aug 25, 2023
A fun mix of sports and other fun activities for the camper interested in a bit of everything! Visit website |
Jan 18, 2023 - Jan 31, 2024
Introducing kids to coding and robotics by using Circuit Playground, mBot & raspberry Pi. Visit website |
Jul 17 - Sep 01, 2023
Refine your creative skills through art and engineering. Create fun projects that make you think! Visit website |
Aug 21 - Aug 25, 2023
Register for a day of family learning and fun! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 17, 2023
Our award-winning camp transforms youth from around the world into confident leaders with the power to make real change! Visit website |
Jul 03 - Aug 04, 2023
Combines the best of camp with the best of the arts, a full recreation schedule, and a core of incredible arts programming! Visit website |
Aug 14 - Aug 25, 2023
In this LEGO Robotic camp, campers will be introduced to a variety of tasks robotics can do. Visit website |
Jul 03 - Aug 04, 2023
Combines the best of camp with the best of the arts, a full recreation schedule, and a core of incredible arts programming! Visit website |
Feb 03, 2023 - Jan 26, 2024
While learning Robotics, youth will be using different programming languages such as Python, C & C++ Visit website |
Jul 09 - Aug 17, 2023
Our award-winning camp transforms youth from around the world into confident leaders with the power to make real change Visit website |
Jul 03 - Aug 04, 2023
Combines the best of camp with the best of the arts, a full recreation schedule, and a core of incredible arts programming! Visit website |
Jul 03 - Aug 04, 2023
Combines the best of camp with the best of the arts, a full recreation schedule, and a core of incredible arts programming! Visit website |
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Maker camps offer programming similar to STEM curriculum but add practical tech interests (ranging from robotics to coding to design) as well as craft materials. Makerspace camps tend to emphasize collaboration and can be thought of as more workshop-oriented than other technology camps. Some are associated with major corporations such as Intel and others.
The advantage of maker camps may seem obvious in our increasingly technology-oriented world, but here's a close look at some reasons to dive into a maker kids camp:
Addition of a social element. While technologically-oriented kids may delight in making things on their own, makerspace summer camps add the benefit of collaboration, comparison, presentation and communication (among other things). Growth in these critical soft skills gives kids an edge in social situations, and in job skills as they look at future career paths.
Curriculum is created by experts. Maker camps in major cities are often associated with universities and/or corporate sponsors. Teen makers can always work on independent projects, but the discipline instilled through professionally-developed curriculum gives them needed guidance in understanding a practical application of makerspace learning.
They meet kids from elsewhere in their area. Kids at any summer camp form friendships and connections that can last a long time into the future. Some Toronto maker camps are attended by kids from countries around the world, in fact. This is an extension of camps' ability to help kids grow in social skills and form early connections to others with similar interests. They might indeed form collaborative connections that may extend far into the future and be fruitful in ways that parents and instructors cannot anticipate.
Maker camps are part of a rapidly expanding universe of technology camps focused on helping kids develop skills they will use well into the future. Their practical-oriented curriculum has implications for the development of an entrepreneurial bent, and career choices, etc. these camps might be thought of as oriented toward older kids, related to robotics and other technology camps and targeted toward older kids who may have previously attended Lego or Minecraft camps.
Parents navigating their way through these options or descriptions need to work closely with their kids and with camps listed below to note which camps most closely match their needs and expectations.
How many Maker camps are there?
There are 4 programs specializing in Makerspace. In addition, there are 62 programs offering makerspace 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 Maker camps?
Fees for Maker camps range from $230 to $485 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.
What age do Maker camps start at?
There are programs available for children aged 4 through 12.
Where can parents meet with Maker 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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