Santa Cruz Maker Summer Camp 2026

Join us this summer for a maker experience where students design and build custom creations. Each camp offers access to our 3D printing, woodworking, and textiles stations, with dedicated instructors in each area guiding students. Every week features a themed focus to inspire ideas across our maker zones, giving students a starting point for their creations. While themes provide structure, students are welcome to explore new projects that interest them or combine ideas across weeks with instructor support. Learn more about our camp and weekly themes here.

Camp Details:

  • 10 sessions from May 29 – July 3, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Monday–Friday)
  • Ages: 7-12
  • Location: Santa Cruz Maker Studios, 427 A. Swift Street, Santa Cruz

Daily Schedule:

  • 9:00 AM | Check-In & Arrival
  • 9:15 – 11:30 AM | Morning Maker Workshop (Woodworking, Sewing/Beading, or 3D Printing)
  • 11:30 – 12:30 PM | Lunch (Bring Your Own)
  • 12:30 – 3:00 PM | Afternoon Maker Workshop (Woodworking, Sewing/Beading, or 3D Printing)
  • 3:00 PM | Check-Out & Pick-Up
Session 1
A flexible, hands on mini camp where students choose what they want to make and dive right in.
Session 2
Design and build your own games including pinball machines, foosball tables, board games, and video game inspired worlds.
Session 3
Create wooden and sewn puppets, design mini theaters, and bring stories to life.
Session 4
Build a real working robot with motors and a controller to take home and play in battlebot games. (+$100 material cost)
Session 5
Build a fantasy world filled with dragons, fairies, and adventure.
Session 6
Design and build a wooden town with moving trains, cars, and city details. (+$50 material cost)
Session 7
Set sail into a week of ocean adventures, boats, costumes, and sea creatures.
Session 8
A second chance to build robots, compete in challenges, and explore advanced designs. (+$100 material cost)
Session 9
Return to fantasy world building, character design, and creative storytelling.
Session 10
Explore physics, space, and science through hands on building and creative projects.
Session 10
A flexible, hands on mini camp where students choose what they want to make and dive right in.

Go here for more details about our camp and weekly themes.

Ongoing Early Bird Discount! Book by April 3rd to receive this 10% discount. Prices will increase after April 3rd.

Currently, registration is open for full weeks of summer camp. As we get closer to the dates, we may open up individual day registrations if spots are still available.

Families get 25% off for a second member, like a sibling. After you complete the first purchase, we’ll send instructions on how to apply the discount when checking the box below.

Free cancellation and 100% refundable until April 3, 2025.

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*If your camper is 6 or 13 years old, please email us at admin@scmakerstudios.com. We’re happy to review and consider participation on a case by case basis.
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