Maker Depot Academy summer camps feature small class sizes with highly qualified instructors. Each one-week session will cover a variety of skills allowing participants to explore a diversity of STEM topics.

Maker Depot Academy emphasizes Problem-Based Learning and Design Thinking.

Each week of our camp will be based on a theme that your child can explore using a variety of different tools. Our session will cover: 

• 3D Design/Printing
• Coding
• Robotics
• Crafting
• Game and App Design

At the end of the week, you child will get to show off their creations. Each camper will also get to take home a board game of their design, 3D printed objects, phone app and a Circuit Express Playground kit. 

Agenda for the day:

• 8:30 - 9:00 Free Play
• 9:00 - 10:00 Prep and Practice
• 10:00 - 12:00 Project #1
• 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch and Free Play
• 1:00 - 2:00 Project 1 Showcase
• 2:00 - 4:00 Project #2
• 4:00 - 5:00 Free Play

Our camps are split up by grade levels to allow each camper to get the most out of their experience. This camp is intended for children in grades 1 through 5.

Times:

• Camp drop-off: 8:30 AM, camp starts at 9:00
• Camp pick-up: 5:00 PM

If you need early drop-off or late pick-up, it is $10/hour extra.

Health:

All campers should come with snacks and lunch, no food will be provided during the camp. If your child has any specific medical requirements, please give us a call to discuss. In order to prevent any issues with food allergies, please don't bring in any nut based products. 

Costs:

Totowa Residents/Maker Depot members will receive a 25% discount off of the cost of our camp. If you have any questions regarding our camps, please give us a call at 862-245-3805.