Summer camp for kids who ask
“Wait… what if we tried this?”
Where kids don’t just play the game. They engineer it.
Join the Coastside’s favorite creative educator, Miss Maker, for a high-energy, brain-boosting summer camp where engineering meets action! This one-of-a-kind program blends hands-on STEM design with the thrill of laser tag and NERF battles, all wrapped in Miss Maker’s signature mix of fun, safety, and skill-building.
What’s Included:
Daily Laser Tag Games
Campers play structured laser tag each day, starting in open fields and evolving into a player-designed obstacle course!NERF Target Design Challenge
Kids use the Engineering Design Process to brainstorm, build, and test their own creative NERF targets using cardboard, pool noodles, bells, LED lights, and more.Teamwork & Problem-Solving Games
Daily team challenges and STEM centers promote social-emotional growth and creative thinking.Signature Miss Maker Magic
Known across Coastside schools for creating inclusive, engaging spaces where kids thrive—Miss Maker brings her maker mindset, empathy, and experience to every camp day.
Details:
Who: Ages 5+
When: June 8 - June 12, 2026; July 6 - July 10, 2026
Where: Miss Maker Ranch, 1491 Sunshine Valley Road, Montara, CA 94038
Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Before and after camp care available)
Slime, Science & the Power of Not Getting It Right the First Time
What Is Goo & Grit?
Goo & Grit is a hands-on science camp where kids don’t just do experiments. They think like scientists.
We use slime, oobleck, kinetic sand, bouncy balls, and delightfully chaotic materials to teach the scientific method in a way that feels more like play and less like school.
No right answers. And absolutely no pressure to “get it right the first time.” Because real science doesn’t work that way.
Best for kids who:
love slime, goo, and sensory play
ask a lot of questions
get frustrated when things don’t work (and need practice pushing through)
think science sounds intimidating… but secretly love figuring things out
Especially great for girls who don’t yet see themselves as “science kids.”
Ages: 5+
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Before and after camp care available)
Dates: July 13 - July 17, 2026; Aug 3 - Aug 7, 2026
Location: Miss Maker Ranch, 1491 Sunshine Valley Road, Montara, CA 94038
Cost: $475.00
All materials provided | Bring lunch, snacks, and water
Ignite your child's passion for creativity, construction, and outdoor adventure! At Build It camp, kids learn essential engineering skills and build lasting confidence as they master real tools and design amazing structures. Give your child an empowering summer experience they'll remember forever!
What's Included:
Safety and Tools Mastery
Campers begin the week learning essential safety skills and responsible handling of real tools, guided closely by expert instructors.
Hands-On Engineering Design
Kids dive into the Engineering Design Process, exploring fundamental forces such as compression and tension through engaging projects like bridges and personalized wooden creations.
Ultimate Build-a-Clubhouse Project
Bring ideas to life as campers collaboratively design, construct, and decorate a full-sized clubhouse, applying practical engineering concepts to build safe and sturdy structures.
Outdoor Adventures and Teamwork
Campers will enjoy fresh air and open spaces while participating in team-building activities, STEM challenges, and interactive games designed to encourage creativity, cooperation, and problem-solving.
Signature Miss Maker Magic
Known throughout Coastside schools for nurturing inclusive, empowering spaces, Miss Maker blends creativity, empathy, and experience into every camp day.
Details:
Ages: 5+
Dates: June 15 - June 19, 2026
Location: Miss Maker Ranch, 1491 Sunshine Valley Road, Montara, CA 94038
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily (Before and After Camp care available)
Bring: Lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, and comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor adventures and active building projects.
Saddle & STEM Horse Camp.
Ride the Horses. Engineer the Ranch
Give your child the ultimate summer adventure combining horseback riding and engaging STEM activities! Campers ages 5+ learn comprehensive horse care, riding skills, and enjoy exciting ranch-inspired STEM projects. Each day features riding sessions, bold STEM challenges plus dedicated free STEM tinker time to explore favorite Miss Maker projects.
Camp Details:
Ages: 5+
Dates: June 22 - June 26, 2026; July 20 - July 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Before and after camp care available)
Location: Miss Maker Ranch, 1491 Sunshine Valley Road, Montara, CA 94038
Cost: $550.00
All materials provided | Bring lunch, snacks, sunscreen, and water
Build It. Fix It. Nail It.
Summer camp for kids who love to build, and parents who love to see them thrive.
This is not your average summer camp. It’s a hands-on, tool-powered, creativity-fueled adventure led by the Coastside’s most trusted maker educator, Miss Maker!
Perfect for curious kids who are ready to roll up their sleeves, this camp blends real tool use, outdoor building, and project-based learning into one unforgettable week. From mastering drills and clamps to constructing a full-sized storage shed for the ranch, campers will experience what it means to design, build, and finish something meaningful—together.
Camp Details:
Ages: 5+
Dates: June 15 - June 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Before and after camp care available)
Location: Miss Maker Ranch, 1491 Sunshine Valley Road, Montara, CA 94038
Cost: $475.00
Build. Battle. Engineer. Play.
Laser Tag & NERF Engineering Camp
Get ready for the ultimate combo of STEM smarts and action-packed fun! At this hands-on summer camp, kids become engineers by day and laser tag champions by afternoon—all led by the trusted staff from Miss Maker. From designing NERF targets to crafting real obstacle courses, campers unlock creativity, confidence, and connection through play.
Camp Details:
Ages: 5+
Dates: June 8 - June 12, 2026; July 6 - July 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Before and after camp care available)
Location: Miss Maker Ranch, 1491 Sunshine Valley Road, Montara, CA 94038
Cost: $475.00
All materials provided | Bring lunch, snacks, and water
Goo & Grit
Mix, stretch, squish, test, and try again.
At Goo & Grit, every activity is intentionally designed to teach kids how the scientific method actually works—using slime, oobleck, bouncy balls, and other wonderfully weird materials kids love.
This isn’t a “do-it-once-and-you’re-done” craft camp.
It’s a hands-on science experience where campers learn to:
ask questions
make predictions
test ideas
notice patterns
analyze results
and try again on purpose
Camp Details:
Ages: 5+
Dates: July 13 - July 17, 2026; Aug 3 - Aug 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Before and after camp care available)
Location: Miss Maker Ranch, 1491 Sunshine Valley Road, Montara, CA 94038
Cost: $475.00
All materials provided | Bring lunch, snacks, and water
