by Danielle | Aug 9, 2017 | News |
Have you met the MakerKids Team? MakerKids is a local Toronto company and growing each year. We are so happy to have new maker mentors come teach with us and impart inspiration. We have a close ratio of 1 mentor for every 8 kids, with our support team always nearby.... 
by Danielle | May 24, 2017 | Inspiration |
Your child comes home from school or an extra-curricular and you say “What did you learn today?” Your child thinks for a moment, and then says “I don’t know.” Has this happened to you? If so, you’re not alone, and it doesn’t mean that your child didn’t actually learn... 
by Danielle | May 23, 2017 | Events |
What happens at a MakerKids camp? Well, come and join us for an evening of fun! On June 9, you can experience a taste of our camps. Choosing summer camps can be a hassle. We’ll answer all of your questions, you will meet our instructors and try out our... 
by Danielle | May 1, 2017 | News |
MakerKids is hiring! We are looking for event and promotional staff to lead some amazing events and workshops in Ottawa. See job description below: How many of these are true about you? You’re… A maker or tech lover An actor, performer, and life of the party (or... 
by Danielle | Apr 11, 2017 | Full Day and Camps, MakerKids |
We are super excited to announce that we will be in Ottawa this summer! Our coding and robotics camps will be the at Ashbury College. We are happy to partner with them. Their mission is to provide a dynamic learning environment and to inspire kids to become... 
by Danielle | Apr 11, 2017 | Inspiration |
It seems like most education programs are incorporating STEM into their curriculums, but what exactly is it? In a nutshell, STEM helps untangle problems and challenges using the principles of math and science. The term “STEM” was coined by Dr. Judith Ramaley, a former... by Danielle | Mar 21, 2017 | News |
Did you know MakerKids is owned and managed by women? Half of our instructors are female as well! Our mission is to empower the leaders of tomorrow, and with this, we also hope to inspire more women to see a future in technology. Research has shown that for girls,... 
by Danielle | Mar 16, 2017 | Uncategorized |
Join us for a day of fun! We will have activities, games and more. We will have workshops throughout the day as well. Some may require pre-registration. Event is free and open to all ages! Location: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave, Toronto, ON M6S 3H9 Date: April... 
by Danielle | Mar 15, 2017 | Inspiration |
There is often a stigma associated with children’s relationship with technology. No parent wants their child to be a couch potato with their eyes glued to a screen all day, but kids are fascinated by all of the technology surrounding them, and it is important to guide... 
by Danielle | Mar 14, 2017 | Inspiration |
A guide for learning (for kids and parents) “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go” – Dr. Seuss Knowledge is power, just ask Dr. Seuss! At MakerKids, we know what makes learning successful is... 