2024 Camps Registration Is Now Open - Click on A Camp to Register
At Gizmo, we offer week-long day camp experiences where youth ages 7-18 use tools and technology to create one-of-a-kind projects. Our camps build creative confidence, teamwork and problem solving skills, while providing youth a foundation in processes such as woodworking, computer coding, engineering design and more. Scroll down to view camp options and dates for 2024.
2024 Summer Day Camp Cost: $260.00
Need-based scholarships available. Click here to apply for a scholarship.
Prior to registering, please be sure to review our 2024 Information For Families and Camper Code of Conduct, accessible via the buttons below.
2024 Summer Day Camp Cost: $260.00
Need-based scholarships available. Click here to apply for a scholarship.
Prior to registering, please be sure to review our 2024 Information For Families and Camper Code of Conduct, accessible via the buttons below.
June 10-14: story makers #1 (Ages 7-11)
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Monday June 10 - Friday June 14
9:30am - 3:00pm At this camp, kids will play, build, craft and create to explore the power of visual story telling. Over the course of a week, we will use creative exercises to help develop an original story, then tell it through a variety of media. Campers will explore light, sound, motion and color through different, hands-on projects, culminating in the creation of a stop motion animation short film they can share with family and friends. Campers should be between the ages of 7 and 11 on the first day of camp. |
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June 24-28: mind over metal (ages 12-15)
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Monday June 24 - Friday June 28
9:30am - 3:00pm Join us for a week of skill building and expression through the shaping and working of steel! From metal arts to go-karts, working with steel opens a world of possibilities. We will learn to safely use a variety of metal working and fabrication tools including the plasma cutter and MIG welders. Campers will need all of their skills to complete their final project, a personally designed and constructed metal art lamp! Campers should be between the ages of 12 and 15 on the first day of camp. |
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july 8-12: makers in space #1 (ages 7-11)
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Monday July 8 - Friday July 12
9:30am - 3:00pm What does it take to land a spacecraft on the moon? How does living in zero gravity affect the human body and mind? Why are humans so fascinated by the night sky? At this camp, we will consider these questions and explore possible answers through hands-on projects. Along the way, we will play with circuits, motors, 3D printing, lasers, paint, chemistry, geology and more. Campers should be between the ages of 7 and 11 on the first day of camp. |
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july 15-19: build an electric guitar (ages 14-18)
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Monday July 15 - Friday July 19
9:30am - 3:00pm Assemble, set up and customize your own electric guitar over the course of a week with guidance from mentors at the makerspace. Campers will build skills with hand and power tools, soldering irons, 3D printers, laser cutters and CAD, including custom designing a jig to cut an original neck design with a hand router. Campers should be between the ages of 14 and 18 on the first day of camp. |
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july 22-26: story makers #2 (Ages 7-11)
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Monday July 22 - Friday July 26
9:30am - 3:00pm At this camp, kids will play, build, craft and create to explore the power of visual story telling. Over the course of a week, we will use creative exercises to help develop an original story, then tell it through a variety of media. Campers will explore light, sound, motion and color through different, hands-on projects, culminating in the creation of a stop motion animation short film they can share with family and friends. Campers should be between the ages of 7 and 11 on the first day of camp. |
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july 29 - august 2: wearable technology (ages 11-14)
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Monday July 29 - Friday August 2
9:30am - 3:00pm In this week-long day camp, students will learn the skills, tools and technologies to design and prototype a piece of personal wearable technology. Learn how to work with microcontrollers, 3D printers, laser cutting/engraving, e-textiles, leather working and more as you workshop their ideas with mentors and peers. Explore possibilities through fun, introductory projects, including light-up jewelry and DIY laser tag, then bring your own creation to life! Campers should be between the ages of 11 and 14 on the first day of camp. |
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august 12-16: intro to cnc woodworking (ages 14-18)
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Monday August 12 - Friday August 16
9:30am - 3:00pm This camp will offer teens a comprehensive introduction to CNC woodworking through the design and fabrication of a custom keepsake box on Gizmo’s CNC router. Students will also have the opportunity to stain or paint their boxes, and use other makerspace tools to add details such as hinges, latches and decorative laser engravings. Campers should be between the ages of 14 and 18 on the first day of camp. |
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august 19-23: makers in space #2 (ages 7-11)
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Monday August 19 - Friday August 23
9:30am - 3:00pm What does it take to land a spacecraft on the moon? How does living in zero gravity affect the human body and mind? Why are humans so fascinated by the night sky? At this camp, we will consider these questions and explore possible answers through hands-on projects. Along the way, we will play with circuits, motors, 3D printing, lasers, paint, chemistry, geology and more. Campers should be between the ages of 7 and 11 on the first day of camp. |
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Scholarship Information
Gizmo reserves half of all camp spots for scholarship recipients. Scholarships are based on financial need and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Gizmo uses a sliding scale system for scholarships: you decide what your family can reasonably contribute toward your child's camp experience, and Gizmo covers the difference. Families may apply for one scholarship per child, per summer, for the camp(s) of their choosing.
The Scholarship Application for 2024 Summer Camps is now open. If you would like to apply for a scholarship for your child, please do so prior to registering for camp. If your application is approved, your child will automatically be registered for camp and you will receive an email with instructions for how to your remaining balance. Please allow up to one week for processing time.
Click here to access the Scholarship Application now.
The Scholarship Application for 2024 Summer Camps is now open. If you would like to apply for a scholarship for your child, please do so prior to registering for camp. If your application is approved, your child will automatically be registered for camp and you will receive an email with instructions for how to your remaining balance. Please allow up to one week for processing time.
Click here to access the Scholarship Application now.
