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Maker Studio Kidz Hayes Valley600a Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94102(415) 855-1073
Overview

Makerz STEM Adventure: , Science, Sewing, Building and Magic!

Join us this summer to Master the Maker's Process in our Makerz Adventure Quest!

Become the creators and innovators of tomorrow! Kids will dive into exciting roles, exploring captivating pathways and tools inspired by both real-world professions and imaginative adventures. Whether soaring as a pilot, saving the day as a superhero, or crafting delicious treats as a baker, the adventures are boundless!

As campers complete each week, they will earn a special badge to celebrate their achievements and mark their progress throughout their summer of discovery and fun.

With play, creativity, and hands-on learning at the heart of every activity, Maker Studio Kidz is where fun and education meet through making. Select from a variety of week-long sessions tailored to craft the perfect summer experience for your child! Each camp week uniquely integrates various materials, subjects, and tools for kids to explore how creativity comes to life

General Overview of Activities that will be explored throughout each camp week:

  • Mixed-media Stop-motion
  • Hand-sewing
  • DIY arts & crafts
  • Cardboard Construction and Fun STEM electronics
  • Sensory science art & experiments
  • Story telling & imaginative play

Each camp week will uniquely interweave a handful of materials, subjects and tools for kids to explore the inexorable link that brings creativity to life!

Single Day Session available

Week Long Sessions:

    Week 1 (June - July 3) — 🌍 Mixed Media Makerz Camp: Passport to Fun [Single day camps]


    Pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable creative journey at Mixed Media Makerz Camp: Passport to Fun! This exciting, hands-on camp takes young makers on a whirlwind adventure around the world, using the power of mixed-media art to explore different countries, cultures, and landmarks from every corner of the globe.


    Campers will "travel" to new destinations, from the Eiffel Tower in Paris to the Safari in Africa, creating art and craft projects inspired by the unique traditions, landscapes, and history of each place. Whether it’s designing passports, creating art that reflects diverse cultures, or crafting souvenirs from far-off lands, campers will dive into a world of creativity while learning about the world around them.


    Through a blend of painting, collage, sculpture, and more, campers will experiment with a variety of materials and techniques to bring global landmarks and cultural icons to life in their own artwork.


    Week 2 (July 7 - 11) — 🔬 Maker STEAM Academy: Inventors Playground


    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


    Week 3 (July 14 - 18) — 🌿 Wild Tracks & Ranger Packs Adventure Quest Camp


    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

    Week 4 (July 21 - 25) — 🦸 Superhero Science & Engineering School


    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!


    Week 5 (July 28 - Aug 1) — 🎨 Pop’tastic: Bold Flavorful Pop Art Fun


    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


    Week 6 (Aug 4 - 8) — ✨ Maven Magicians & Sorcery Scientists Quest Camp


    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



    Week 7 (Aug 11 - 15) — 🎨 Mini Makers: Design, Stitch & Decor Camp


    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


    Week 8 (Aug 18 - 22) — 🎬 Frame by Frame: Kids Stop Motion Camp


    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
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March 11, 2024 - Jesse Israel
Love Maker Studio Kidz! They are a very versatile studio with activities for kids of all ages!
March 8, 2024 - Mateo Allier
Amazing teachers who really put their everything into class!
March 8, 2024 - Patricia Hom
My daughter loves Makers Studio. She has come home proud of all her creations which have included dioramas, a jet pack, stuffed animal and more!
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