Award-Winning Curriculum
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We Use Technology as a Medium to Help Children Develop:
Confidence
Your child will realize that they are capable of making real inventions that other people can use. They will build resilience and increase their potential.
Social Skills
Your child will meet like-minded friends and learn leadership, communication and social skills.
Change-making Abilities
Your child will be inspired to make a positive difference. MakerKids graduates have started businesses, been featured on TV, been published in magazines, and more.
Positive Relationship with Technology
Your child will realize that they can be a creator and not just a consumer. They will learn the basics of internet safety and self-regulation around technology.
Want Your Child to Get An Edge?
Studies show that kids decide between ages 7-12 whether or not they’ll consider careers in STEM STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The key is for kids to have a positive experience with STEM… and to build confidence Our country has a shortage of tech-trained workers STEM jobs are key to increasing innovation and GDP Not to mention… Some STEM jobs pay double the national wage. Maybe it’s time for your child to come get excited about STEM with us? Join a kids’ STEM Program!
Kids’ STEM Programs
Formats: Camps, After-School Programs, Birthday Parties and more
Coding
Skills: Confidence, Internet Safety, Logic, Game Design, Beta-Testing
Coding is an important language to learn. With the demand for STEM workers continuing to increase, learning coding from an early age is a sure way to gain an advantage in today’s competitive career world. Kids code games, websites and more. They learn how computers work, exercise creativity by coming up with ideas for how their project will look and feel, and build resilience and perseverance when trouble-shooting their code.
Robotics
Skills: Creativity, Teamwork, Coding, Electronics, Math, Reading, Writing, Design
Kids make electronic creations that they previously could have only dreamed of. Make lights light up, motors spin, and code a ‘robot brain’ to make something awesome. Kids get to see the results of their code right before their eyes. They realize that they can make things that others can use. Past projects: nightlights, motion-activated alarms, rovers, and more. Kids exercise creativity by developing project ideas, learn to design projects for specific user needs, and give and receive feedback on their designs
Minecraft
Skills: Social Skills, Patience, Communication, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Coding, 3D Design
We use the incredibly popular game Minecraft (now a mandatory school subject in Finland) as a medium to help kids build transferable skills such as coding, electronics, 3D design, servers, and more. We leverage kids’ interest in Minecraft as a gateway to introduce them to other STEM topics such as Robotics and Coding. Minecraft is also a great medium for teaching positive netizen skills and communication skills. Kids build amazing digital creations.
Outcomes
Mental Health Outcomes: Children’s mental health institutions refer kids to us because of the results they have seen with their clients, and we are proud that families have reported improved behavior, mood, and academic performance.
Meet One of Our Maker-Mentors
Ariel
Specialties: Teaching children with unique skills and abilities, meeting diverse learning needs and optimism!
Hello, my name is Ariel! I have worked for the YMCA, volunteered for day camps and had a number of placements in other learning spaces such as TDSB classrooms and the Boys and Girls Club. I completed my undergrad at Ryerson University where I studied Early Childhood Education. I most recently earned my Bachelors of Education at UOIT where I graduated with the highest distinction. More simply put, I love learning.
Success Stories
Started a business
- Makes and sells audio speakers
- Fixes his neighbor’s speakers
- Featured on national TV
Imagine what his career possibilities could be.
Published in a magazine
- Built an underwater robot
- Featured on Breakfast TV
- Published in OWL Magazine
Imagine what their impact on the world could be.
Why Choose MakerKids
MakerKids was named Best Kids’ Workshop by Toronto Life Magazine, one of the top ten Birthday Parties by Today’s Parent, and is the first makerspace for kids in the world.
Focus on the Whole Child
We don’t just teach technology. We use it as a medium to teach kids soft skills such as confidence and communication. Your child will develop the skills and mindsets needed to change the world.
We Make Learning Fun
We don’t just focus on text-based coding which can be difficult for kids who are also learning typing. Our curriculum experts have hand-picked platforms that maximize both learning and fun. We also focus on kids learning the principles of coding rather than learning one specific language, which is what most universities have moved to as well. These aren’t just exercises – kids get to make real projects and see the results of their work by creating video games, websites, 3D design, robotics projects, and more.
Rigorous Instructor Selection & Training Methods
We only select around 1 in every hundred job applicants. Our instructors have backgrounds in tech and working with kids, are triple reference-checked, and are first-aid trained and police-checked. We have an extensive training program that they go through.
A Place Where Your Child Feels Like They Belong
Established in 2010, MakerKids is the original makerspace for kids. Our fun and funky makerspace inspires kids to imagine the possibilities of what they can create. Check out our Inspiration Station to see the latest gadgets, borrow maker books from our Learning Library, and check out projects that other kids have built.
Expert-Written Curriculum
Our team has written science camp curriculum for Queen’s University and City of Toronto, and includes a graduate of Singularity University at NASA. MakerKids has also been hired to write curriculum by Intel and 3D Systems, and trained teachers from various boards such as TCDSB. Our curriculum has been refined over 8 years by industry experts
Results
MakerKids graduates have started businesses, been featured on TV, been published in magazines, won prizes from NASA, had positive mental health outcomes, and more.
Industry Leader
MakerKids was the first mover in this space, and created the category – now in addition to going to after-school programs on art, music, dance and sports, kids go to technology after-school programs. Accept no imitations – MakerKids is the original and leading concept.
Highest Standards
You may be surprised to know that some camps do not even police-check their instructors. With MakerKids, you don’t have to worry – as an Accredited member of the Ontario Camps Association, MakerKids follows over 200+ best-in-class safety standards
Hear what people have to say about MakerKids
“I think that MakerKids is doing some outstanding things for kids. Let’s get more kids into making.”
“MakerKids is a cool place where it’s cool to be smart.”
“My boys flourish here and look forward to it every week. They show social skills improvement and more confidence since coming to MakerKids and finding their “tribe.”
“Kids come in here not knowing what they can do and they leave with a phenomenal amount of self-confidence and capability.”
Call us at 1-844-MAKERKIDS to book your camp, program or party today!
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