Makerz STEM Adventure Summer Camp

July 7 - 11 — 🔬 Maker STEAM Academy: Inventors Playground (Hayes Valley & Alta Vista Locations)

     Calling all curious minds and creative thinkers! Love exploring the science of how things are made? Put on your inventor hats and join us for a week of hands-on discovery at Maker STEAM Academy: Inventors Playground!

     This exciting camp is your starting point to build a “Passport to Innovation” as we dive into the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Through building, sewing, and experimenting, campers will explore how things work, solve challenges, and bring their inventive ideas to life.

Highlights include:

- Building creative contraptions

- Experimenting with fun, science-based projects

- Sewing unique creations from scratch

July 14 - 18 — 🌿 Wild Tracks & Ranger Packs Adventure Quest Camp (Alta Vista Location Only)

     Calling all young explorers and nature enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on an outdoor adventure filled with discovery, creativity, and fun in Wild Tracks & Ranger Packs Adventure Quest Camp!

     In this exciting camp, kids will step into the role of wildlife adventurers and park rangers as they explore the wonders of the natural world. Through hands-on activities and imaginative play, campers will learn to track animals, navigate trails, and create their own ranger gear.

Activities include:

- Designing and crafting custom ranger packs

- Learning animal tracking and trail navigation skills

- Creating nature-inspired art and DIY field tools

- Exploring ecosystems through interactive outdoor quests

July 21 - 25 — 🦸 Superhero Science & Engineering School (Hayes Valley & Alta Vista Locations)
     Calling all future heroes! Superhero Science & Engineering School is specially designed to spark creativity, innovation, and fun in a super-powered action-packed adventure where imagination knows no bounds!

     This exciting camp is packed with superhero-themed science activities while innovating high-tech superhero gadgets that let kids unleash their inner hero superpowers. Through hands-on projects, campers will design and craft their own superhero identities, complete with customized costumes and unique backstories.

     Get ready for a fun-filled, super-powered time!

🎨 Pop’tastic: Bold Flavorful Pop Art Fun (Hayes Valley Location Only)
     Get ready to pop into a world of creativity and flavor with Pop’tastic: Pop Art & Flavorful Fun! This vibrant camp brings the bold and colorful world of Pop Art to life, blending hands-on art projects with delicious, dessert-inspired activities.

     In this colorful and dynamic camp, kids will explore the skills it takes to become masterful pop-art creators and bakers. Campers will journey through the iconic styles of Pop Art, crafting vibrant masterpieces inspired by everyday objects, bold patterns, and playful designs. From screen printing to creating pop art portraits, every project is infused with the excitement and energy of this iconic art movement.

Activities include:

- Crafting pop art-inspired paintings and sculptures

- Designing non-edible inspired pop art treats

- Experimenting with fun and funky inspired food art

- Creating art that pops off the canvas and onto the plate



July 28 - Aug 1 — ✨ Maven Magicians & Sorcery Scientists Quest Camp (Alta Vista Location)

Aug 4 - 8 — ✨ Maven Magicians & Sorcery Scientists Quest Camp (Hayes Valley Location)

     Step into a world where science meets magic in Maven Magicians & Sorcery Scientists Quest Camp! This enchanting camp is perfect for curious minds ready to explore the mysteries of the universe through spellbinding experiments and hands-on activities.

     Campers will embark on a quest to uncover the "science behind the magic" while developing their own wizarding skills. From creating bubbling potions and glowing concoctions to crafting wands and enchanted artifacts, each day is filled with fun, discovery, and creativity.

Highlights include:

- Mixing magical potions with real scientific reactions

- Building spellbinding gadgets and wizard tools

- Learning the art of illusion and the science of tricks

- Crafting personalized wands, spell books, and magical props

Aug 11 - 15 — 🎨 TinkerTown: Design, Stitch & Decor Camp (Hayes Valley Location Only)

     Calling all creative kids! In Mini Makers: Design, Stitch & Decor Camp, young artists and designers will dive into a world of creativity, crafting, and hands-on fun.

     This camp is perfect for kids who love to imagine, design, and create their own mini worlds and masterpieces. Campers will explore the basics of hand sewing, interior design, and decorating as they bring their artistic visions to life. We’ll be creating mini dollhouse dioramas, other miniature décor, and sewn items.

Activities include:

Crafting mini dollhouse dioramas and designing miniature décor items

Designing and stitching custom fabric creations

Experimenting with colors, shapes, and materials to develop their own style

Aug 18 - 22 — 🎬 Frame by Frame: Kids Stop Motion Camp (Hayes Valley Location Only)

Lights, camera, action! Frame by Frame: Kids Stop Motion Camp is the perfect place for young filmmakers to bring their stories to life, one frame at a time. This hands-on camp will introduce campers to the magic of stop-motion animation, where they’ll learn how to create their own animated short films!

Kids will dive into the world of animation, using clay, toys, and other materials to create characters and scenes that move frame by frame. With guidance from experienced instructors, campers will explore the principles of storytelling, scene composition, and the art of stop-motion filmmaking.

Activities include:

Creating custom characters and scenes for animation

Learning the techniques of stop-motion photography

Producing, editing, and sharing their own animated short films

Exploring visual storytelling and special effects