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Empowering the
Table of Contents
Page 4: About MakerKids
Page 5: Our Story
Page 6: Overview of Topics
Page 7: Overview of Programs
Page 8: Topics
Page 9: Videogame Programming
Page 10: Electronics
Page 11: Robotic Inventions
Page 12: 3D Printing
Page 13: Advanced Minecraft
Page 14: Remote Control Robotics
Page 15: Programs
Page 16: School Year (Weekly) Programs
Page 17: Camps & PA Days
Page 18: Birthday Parties
Page 19: Sampler Sessions
Page 20: School Programs
Page 21: Events
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About MakerKids
Our Story
CEO Jennifer Turliuk was selected
to participate in the Singularity
University Graduate Studies
Program at NASA, where she
learned from experts about
technologies such as 3D printing
and robotics and how to apply them
to education.
Childhood is the most formative
stage of life, and Jennifer decided
she wanted to provide children with
the skills and mindsets to become
future innovators, entrepreneurs and
inventors.
MakerKids is the first and largest
makerspace for kids in the world,
and has partnered with Intel, 3D
Systems & more.
Best Kids’ Workshop
One of the ten awesome
birthday party places in Toronto
These classes are perhaps
the latest example of how the
way children play is changing.
While kids have long tinkered
in the garage with a parent,
makerspaces provide kids with
the chance to explore science,
technology and engineering in
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Overview of Programs
School Year (Weekly) Programs
Camps
Birthday Parties
Sampler Sessions
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Topics
MEET NEW FRIENDS
LEARN TO CODE
MAKE A VIDEO GAME
Ages 8-12. Videogames are on our phones, our computers, and our watches; they’re
everywhere! Playing video games is pretty cool, but have you ever thought about how the games you already love actually work, and how you could build one?
We can show you how! You will learn how to design, build, and create your own video game using Scratch.
Scratch is a popular introductory programming language made by MIT that uses building blocks of code that fit together to create a program, with no complicated spelling or grammar to worry about.
At the end of this program, you will understand how games work, having learned and used core programming concepts to create an awesome game of your own.
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MEET NEW FRIENDS
LEARN ELECTRONICS SKILLS
MAKE AN ELECTRONICS PROJECT
Ages 7-10. This program is great for beginners to electronics and robotics, and younger kids are welcome!
Learn skills like wiring, working with motors, LED lights and more while working on a project that you design yourself and get to take home.
MEET NEW FRIENDS
LEARN CODING AND ROBOTICS
MAKE A ROBOTICS PROJECT
Ages 8-12. Do you like building things and understanding how they work? Are you interested in learning about electronics and computer programming?
In Robotics Inventions you will design, plan, program, and build an electronic invention while using an Arduino and learning how to code. An Arduino is a micro-controntroller, a small computer used as the brain of the robot which can be programmed to control the way buttons, motors, switches, sensors, lights, and other electronic parts interact.
By the end of this program you will have learned about many of the cool ways computers and coding are everywhere in your life, and how to plan and build your own amazing devices.
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MEET NEW FRIENDS
LEARN 3D DESIGN
MAKE A 3D PRINTED OBJECT
Ages 8-12. Have you ever thought about what it takes to design something on the computer and watch it be printed in plastic before your eyes in 3D?
In this class you will learn how 3D printing works, and how to design creations of your own on the computer. Learn about 3D design by tackling design, building and engineering challenges. This will help us to understand how engineers come up with strategies and solve problems.
In this class we will use Tinkercad, an amazing introductory 3D design program that is web-based and free, so that you can keep working on your 3D design skills later. You will 3D print one or two of your own small creations to take home with you.
MEET NEW MINECRAFT FRIENDS
LEARN NEW COMPUTER SKILLS
MAKE MINECRAFT YOUR OWN
Ages 8-12. Do you love Minecraft? You may already have some amazing Minecraft skills, but in this program, you will do so much more with Minecraft than you realized you could. Minecraft is an amazing way to learn new skills and make new friends.
Work with people in the real world collaboratively playing and building in the game and have an opportunity to learn new skills every week such as mod installation, coding, powerful server plug-ins, how to run a server, and more!
By the end of this program you will have learned how to make Minecraft even more awesome, having learned how computers and servers work and about core computer programming concepts, while collaborating with people equally excited about Minecraft.
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MEET NEW MINECRAFT FRIENDS
LEARN ABOUT ROBOTICS
MAKE A REMOTE CONTROL ROBOT
Ages 7-12. Learn skills like wiring, working with motors, LED lights, circuits, and more while working on a project that you design yourself!
Build a wired remote controlled rover, contraption or creature of your very own using motors and LED lights, and take it home.
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1.5-2 HOURS PER WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS
AFTERNOON, WEEKNIGHT OR WEEKEND
$250-325 + HST
We run 10-week programs that range from 1.5-2 hours a week, after school or on
weekends. Experience a personal transformation in what you think you are capable of. Our terms are January to April, April to June, July to August, and September to December.
“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.” Happy children make me a happy and grateful mom. Thanks MakerKids for creating programs for my quirky, “outside the box thinking” boys.”
- Tammy Isbell
School Year
(weekly)
Programs
FULL DAY 9AM-3:30PM; BEFORE CARE
8-9AM, AFTER CARE 3:30-6PM
$99/day, $500-520/week + HST
We run summer camps, PA Days, Winter Camp, and March Break Camp. Build leadership skills, meet other kids who are makers, make your own project, and more. We go to a nearby park at lunch. Space in our programs is limited, so register ASAP to avoid disappointment.
“A most excellent program and apparently unique in the world so far. My nine year old son had a blast, is recommending it to all his friends and would have set up camp there permanently if I let him! Higher praise has no nine year old believe me! And a strong focus on woman role models makes this a natural for girls interested in STEM too. I highly recommend it.”
- Susan
Camps and
PA Days
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1.5-2.5 HOURS
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY EVENINGS
$250+
Looking for a birthday party that’s both fun and educational? Why not host your party at premier makerspace for kids in the world? We were named one of Toronto’s top 10 Awesome Birthday Party Places by Today’s Parent.
“MakerKids and the toy hacking party was perfect for my son‘s birthday party. He and his friends love to build stuff so the hands-on activities kept them engaged the whole time. The staff member who helped was fantastic and it was a breeze to arrange. The kids loved that they could take their toy creations home and I liked that I didn’t have to give out regular junky loop bags. I’d highly recommend MakerKids and their birthday party packages.”
- Alison
Birthday
Parties
1-2 HOURS PER SESSION
A DIFFERENT TOPIC EACH WEEK
$32.50 PER SESSION
Experience the best that MakerKids has to offer! Topics include Minecraft, Videogame Programming with Scratch, Robotics, Electronics, and more. Try a session or sign up for multiple weeks of a different topic each week!
“These classes are perhaps the latest example of how the way children play is changing. While kids have long tinkered in the garage with a parent, makerspaces provide kids with the chance to explore science, technology and engineering in a more formalized way.”
- Globe and Mail
Sampler
Sessions
20
1-2 HOURS PER WEEK
8-13 WEEKS
CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE
Want maker activities for kids at your school, library, event, or organization? For schools, we do after-school programs, lunchtime programs, workshops, curriculum-based
programs, and more. If your school is interested in hiring us to run maker activities for kids or adults at your location or ours, let us know!
“I think that MakerKids is doing some outstanding things for kids. Let’s get more kids into making.”
- Carlos Contreras, Director of Education at Intel
School
Programs
BETWEEN 3 HOURS & MULTIPLE DAYS
CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE
We have run activities at events such as Maker Faire Toronto, Maker Faire Bay Area,
Mozfest, Maker Faire Rome, the NASA Toronto Space Apps Challenge, the Ontario Library Association conference and SXSW in Austin. We have also run activities for clients such as the Government of Ontario. If you are interested in us running an activity at your event, email us.
“Empowering kids with a sense of confidence in their abilities to solve problems is good no matter which way you look at it.”
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