Make things, friends & memories!
Have your child spend their day meeting new friends & learning tech skills at The Maker Bean Cafe at 1052 Bloor St. West! Using tools such as laser cutters, 3D printers & wood-working tools, and with 1 laptop per child, your children will create something straight out of their imaginations!
Next PA & holiday camps in 2024 are:
- Oct 18
- Nov 15
- Nov 29
Each day has a different theme, so you can sign your child up for multiple camps, and they won’t repeat the same activity. Themes for each day are described below.
For kids 6-12 years old, both experienced & new makers alike.
Kids also head outdoors for at least 1.5 hours per day to Dufferin Grove or Dovercourt Parks (5-minute walks from The Maker Bean) for active games & fresh air. Please ensure your kids are dressed for outdoor time during the winter.
Pricing
$135/day
Lunch and snacks available (veggie options available too), +$18, use drop down menu and add lunch to cart
Times
Camps run 9 AM – 4 PM daily, drop off from 8:50 AM, pick up promptly at 4 PM
Themes for each day:
School Bus - September 27
Back to school season is here! In this hands-on activity, campers will combine construction with electronics by making a school bus that runs AND has a headlight. Campers will learn the workings of basic electronics and then put their knowledge to work by wiring up a single axis motor and an LED. Campers will then construct the body of their bus and decorate to their liking. Last step is adding on some rubber wheels to make our buses go.
Turkeybot - October 11
Gobble gobble gobble! To mark the Thanksgiving holiday, we’ll be making turkey-bots. Campers will assemble laser-cut kits designed to look like these large, tasty birds. Then will wire up a single axis motor and rubber wheels to make the bots roll. Then, campers will “dress” their birds to reflect their personalities.
Kinetic Sculpture (3 Little Pigs) - October 18
We’ll dive into the world of make-believe - with an electronic twist! Campers will construct a kinetic sculpture inspired by the classic tale of the 3 Little Pigs. Then we’ll wire up and attach a single axis motor to our projects to make our piggie friends hop up and down on top of their brick house. Take that, big Bad Wolf!
School Bus - October 24
Back to school season is here! In this hands-on activity, campers will combine construction with electronics by making a school bus that runs AND has a headlight. Campers will learn the workings of basic electronics and then put their knowledge to work by wiring up a single axis motor and an LED. Campers will then construct the body of their bus and decorate to their liking. Last step is adding on some rubber wheels to make our buses go.
Hand Puppets - October 25
Channel your inner Jim Henson and make a custom hand puppet! Campers will receive an introduction to hand sewing, and use this new skill to assemble laser-cut felt puppet kits. Then they can customize their creations to their hearts content.
Hand Puppets - November 15
Channel your inner Jim Henson and make a custom hand puppet! Campers will receive an introduction to hand sewing, and use this new skill to assemble laser-cut felt puppet kits. Then they can customize their creations to their hearts content.
Kinetic Sculpture (3 Little Pigs) - November 29
We’ll dive into the world of make-believe - with an electronic twist! Campers will construct a kinetic sculpture inspired by the classic tale of the 3 Little Pigs. Then we’ll wire up and attach a single axis motor to our projects to make our piggie friends hop up and down on top of their brick house. Take that, big Bad Wolf!