Calendar of Events

Minecraft: For Kids aged 9-12
Take your minecrafting to the next level with MakersFactory Minecraft Camp! Plan and design massive constructions, build elaborate Redstone contraptions, work as a team and build a world all your own. The Minecraft camp is entirely student-led so each class will be completely different as students decide collaboratively how and what to create each time. Instructors will facilitate organization and operate as “GMs” to make sure each student’s ideas can be fully realized in the Minecraft world. Students will transform an ordinary Minecraft  landscape… but into what? Sign up and find out!
Sunday, May 5, 9am – 12pm
Click here to register! Price: $87

Take your minecrafting to the next level with MakersFactory Minecraft Club! Plan and design massive constructions, build elaborate Redstone contraptions, work as a team and build a world all your own. The Minecraft club is entirely student-led so each class will be completely different as students decide collaboratively how and what to create each time. Instructors will facilitate organization and operate as “GMs” to make sure each student’s ideas can be fully realized in the Minecraft world. Over the eight weeks of the course, students will transform an ordinary Minecraft  landscape… but into what? Sign up and find out! PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to bring their own laptop with Minecraft installed and a valid Minecraft account set up. For students who use desktops we have FOUR makersfactory laptops available to reserve on a first come first serve basis. 4/4 available.
Ages: 9-12
Time: Every Thursday, April 11th – May 30th, 3:15pm-4:45pm
Price: $120 every four weeks (eight week session)
Register for Minecraft Club

Spring Quarter

Game Design Club

Like movie making, game design involves a lot of complicated processes, from programming the environment and character abilities to inventing the levels and point systems. These parts of game design and more will be covered in this 10 week course, using the game design software GameMaker. Participants will have the chance to work in a small group setting to discover more about the fascinating world of gaming. Participants will receive with both an editable GameMaker file and an executable file of their game to send to their friends.
Ages: 9-12
Time: Wednesdays, April 10th – May 29th, 3:15pm-4:45pm
Price: $120 every four weeks (four week session)
Register for Game Design Club

The MakersFactory Tech Survey Club is a perfect addition to any homeschooling curriculum! Eight weeks of technology-oriented and computer-based activities will keep students engaged as they learn and participate in a variety of MakersFactory offerings.

• Week One: 2D design with Inkscape – Create custom stickers and decals.
• Week Two: Laser-Cutting with Inkscape – Engrave and design a nameplate and a laser-cut lamp.
• Week Three & Four: 3D Design with Blender – Create a 3D model and prepare it for 3D printing.
• Week Five & Six: Game Maker – learn how to customize and design video games from scratch.
• Week Seven: LEGO Mindstorms – Build and program a robot to perform simple tasks.
• Week Eight: Arduino with Scratch – Learn to program a miniature computer.

It is not a requirement for your child to be homeschooled in order to attend. If it works for their schedule, feel free to join!

We are an approved vendor with Ocean Grove Charter School. Check out our listing here.

Date: Every Wednesday from April 16 -June 4th 2013 (eight weeks)
Time: 1-2:30pm
Age: 9+
Price: $250. Paid in two installments of $125!

Register Here

Take your minecrafting to the next level with MakersFactory Minecraft Club! Plan and design massive constructions, build elaborate Redstone contraptions, work as a team and build a world all your own. The Minecraft club is entirely student-led so each class will be completely different as students decide collaboratively how and what to create each time. Instructors will facilitate organization and operate as “GMs” to make sure each student’s ideas can be fully realized in the Minecraft world. Over the eight weeks of the course, students will transform an ordinary Minecraft  landscape… but into what? Sign up and find out! PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to bring their own laptop with Minecraft installed and a valid Minecraft account set up. For students who use desktops we have FOUR makersfactory laptops available to reserve on a first come first serve basis. 4/4 available.
Ages: 9-12
Time: Every Thursday, April 11th – May 30th, 3:15pm-4:45pm
Price: $120 every four weeks (eight week session)
Register for Minecraft Club

Spring Quarter

Game Design Club

Like movie making, game design involves a lot of complicated processes, from programming the environment and character abilities to inventing the levels and point systems. These parts of game design and more will be covered in this 10 week course, using the game design software GameMaker. Participants will have the chance to work in a small group setting to discover more about the fascinating world of gaming. Participants will receive with both an editable GameMaker file and an executable file of their game to send to their friends.
Ages: 9-12
Time: Wednesdays, April 10th – May 29th, 3:15pm-4:45pm
Price: $120 every four weeks (four week session)
Register for Game Design Club

The MakersFactory Tech Survey Club is a perfect addition to any homeschooling curriculum! Eight weeks of technology-oriented and computer-based activities will keep students engaged as they learn and participate in a variety of MakersFactory offerings.

• Week One: 2D design with Inkscape – Create custom stickers and decals.
• Week Two: Laser-Cutting with Inkscape – Engrave and design a nameplate and a laser-cut lamp.
• Week Three & Four: 3D Design with Blender – Create a 3D model and prepare it for 3D printing.
• Week Five & Six: Game Maker – learn how to customize and design video games from scratch.
• Week Seven: LEGO Mindstorms – Build and program a robot to perform simple tasks.
• Week Eight: Arduino with Scratch – Learn to program a miniature computer.

It is not a requirement for your child to be homeschooled in order to attend. If it works for their schedule, feel free to join!

We are an approved vendor with Ocean Grove Charter School. Check out our listing here.

Date: Every Wednesday from April 16 -June 4th 2013 (eight weeks)
Time: 1-2:30pm
Age: 9+
Price: $250. Paid in two installments of $125!

Register Here

Introduction to Robotics: For kids aged 9-12

As a team, use our LEGO Mindstorms kit to build and program a true robot to perform various tasks. Learn basic programming concepts with the drag and drop “kid friendly” Mindstorms software. Use mechanical engineering concepts to create accessories for the robot to use in completing it’s tasks.
Register for Intro Robotics 
Time: Sunday April 21st, 9am-12pm
Price: $87

Take your minecrafting to the next level with MakersFactory Minecraft Club! Plan and design massive constructions, build elaborate Redstone contraptions, work as a team and build a world all your own. The Minecraft club is entirely student-led so each class will be completely different as students decide collaboratively how and what to create each time. Instructors will facilitate organization and operate as “GMs” to make sure each student’s ideas can be fully realized in the Minecraft world. Over the eight weeks of the course, students will transform an ordinary Minecraft  landscape… but into what? Sign up and find out! PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to bring their own laptop with Minecraft installed and a valid Minecraft account set up. For students who use desktops we have FOUR makersfactory laptops available to reserve on a first come first serve basis. 4/4 available.
Ages: 9-12
Time: Every Thursday, April 11th – May 30th, 3:15pm-4:45pm
Price: $120 every four weeks (eight week session)
Register for Minecraft Club

Spring Quarter

Game Design Club

Like movie making, game design involves a lot of complicated processes, from programming the environment and character abilities to inventing the levels and point systems. These parts of game design and more will be covered in this 10 week course, using the game design software GameMaker. Participants will have the chance to work in a small group setting to discover more about the fascinating world of gaming. Participants will receive with both an editable GameMaker file and an executable file of their game to send to their friends.
Ages: 9-12
Time: Wednesdays, April 10th – May 29th, 3:15pm-4:45pm
Price: $120 every four weeks (four week session)
Register for Game Design Club