Maker camps are one of the most exciting, rapidly growing type of summer camp or March break program. These camps focus on a very practical curriculum influenced by the Makerspace (also called Hackerspace) movement. Some official maker camps originated in association with makezine.com, but the term is also applied more generally and includes camps around the world. Read more
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Camps below offer Makerspace among other fun kids' camp activities.
Robotic Arm (Gr.5-8)
Sep 19 - Nov 07, 2026
Get introduced to key maker skills such as digital design, mechanical engineering, and electronics to make a robotic arm! Visit website |
Panorama: July 5-16, Ages 15+
Jul 05 - Jul 16, 2027
Panorama program takes summer learning and engagement to a higher level! Developed with McGill University. Visit website |
Lego Robotics (Gr. 1-2)
Sep 19 - Nov 25, 2026
Explore the world of coding and engineering with everyone’s favourite building kit, LEGO! Visit website |
PA Day Camp (STEM & Arts) - Early Bird Pricing
Oct 26, 2026 - Jun 04, 2027
Hands-on STEAM experiences kids don't get in school. Visit website |
STEM Winter Break Camp (JK-Gr.4) - Early Bird Pricing
Dec 21 - Dec 31, 2026
Hands-on STEAM experiences kids don't get in school. Visit website |
Winter Break Specialty Course - Woodworking (Grade 5-8)
Dec 21 - Dec 31, 2026
Students will learn basic safety practices, hand tools, construction techniques, & finishing methods. No experience required! Visit website |
Inventor Series: SPARK (Gr. 1 & 2) - Spring
Sep 19 - Nov 22, 2026
Students build confidence & independence as they are exposed to 3D design, woodworking, engineering, robotics and more! Visit website |
Super Scientist Summer Camp 2027
Jun 28 - Sep 03, 2027
Hands-on STEM adventures where kids build, experiment, solve challenges, and make new friends along the way! Visit website |
Panorama: July 19-30, Ages 15+
Jul 19 - Jul 30, 2027
Panorama program takes summer learning and engagement to a higher level! Developed with McGill University. Visit website |
Lego Robotics (Gr. 3-4)
Sep 19 - Nov 25, 2026
Explore the world of coding and engineering with everyone’s favourite building kit, LEGO! Visit website |
Tiny Homes (Gr. 5-8)
Sep 19 - Nov 21, 2026
Learn how to create architectural scale models using 3D design software, circuit building, furniture design, and 3D printing. Visit website |
March Break Camp (JK-Grade 4) - Early Bird Pricing
Mar 15 - Mar 19, 2027
Hands on STEAM experiences kids don't get in school. Visit website |
Inventor Series: MINI MAKERS (JK & SK)
Sep 19 - Nov 25, 2026
Students will explore a variety of new skills each week such as basic woodworking, craft techniques, and robotics! Visit website |
TSP Birthday Party (Ages 5+)
Sep 19, 2026 - Jun 06, 2027
Celebrate your child’s next birthday with a party to have fun and learn! Kids will get busy designing and building a project! Visit website |
Coding & Robotics Classes
Oct 06 - Dec 08, 2026
At Hive5 we offer robotic and coding classes for different age groups and different levels. Visit website |
Inventor Series: IGNITE (Gr.3-4)
Sep 20 - Nov 22, 2026
Students will explore a variety of new skills each week such as basic woodworking, craft techniques, and robotics! Visit website |
The Money Club.Org
Jul 12 - Aug 13, 2027
A Toronto nonprofit build week where ages 10-13 learn design, money, and AI by making something real. Visit website |
Intro to Woodworking: Sapling (Gr. 3-4)
Sep 19 - Nov 21, 2026
Students will learn basic safety practices, hand tools, construction techniques, & finishing methods. No experience required! Visit website |
Woodworking 101: Spruce (Grade 5-8)
Sep 19 - Nov 25, 2026
Students will learn basic safety practices, hand tools, construction techniques, & finishing methods. No experience required! Visit website |
3D Printing (Gr. 5-8)
Sep 19 - Nov 21, 2026
Students will learn everything from designing 3D models to learning about the operations of different 3D printers. Visit website |
Maker camps offer programming similar to STEM curriculum but add practical tech interests (ranging from robotics to coding to design) as well as craft materials. Makerspace camps tend to emphasize collaboration and can be thought of as more workshop-oriented than other technology camps. Some are associated with major corporations such as Intel and others.
The advantage of maker camps may seem obvious in our increasingly technology-oriented world, but here's a close look at some reasons to dive into a maker kids camp:
Addition of a social element. While technologically-oriented kids may delight in making things on their own, makerspace summer camps add the benefit of collaboration, comparison, presentation and communication (among other things). Growth in these critical soft skills gives kids an edge in social situations, and in job skills as they look at future career paths.
Curriculum is created by experts. Maker camps in major cities are often associated with universities and/or corporate sponsors. Teen makers can always work on independent projects, but the discipline instilled through professionally-developed curriculum gives them needed guidance in understanding a practical application of makerspace learning.
They meet kids from elsewhere in their area. Kids at any summer camp form friendships and connections that can last a long time into the future. Some Toronto maker camps are attended by kids from countries around the world, in fact. This is an extension of camps' ability to help kids grow in social skills and form early connections to others with similar interests. They might indeed form collaborative connections that may extend far into the future and be fruitful in ways that parents and instructors cannot anticipate.
Maker camps are part of a rapidly expanding universe of technology camps focused on helping kids develop skills they will use well into the future. Their practical-oriented curriculum has implications for the development of an entrepreneurial bent, and career choices, etc. these camps might be thought of as oriented toward older kids, related to robotics and other technology camps and targeted toward older kids who may have previously attended Lego or Minecraft camps.
Parents navigating their way through these options or descriptions need to work closely with their kids and with camps listed below to note which camps most closely match their needs and expectations.
How many Maker camps are there?
There are 20 programs offering makerspace as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.
What are the fees to attend Maker camps?
Fees for programs offering makerspace as an activity range from $100 to $975 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.
Where can parents meet with Maker camps?
Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.
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