🏰 TinkerTales: The Inventor’s Kingdom Quest — Makerz Summer Camp at AVS

Location: Alta Vista School, 450 Somerset St, San Francisco, CA 94134

Ages 5-10

**Science • Sewing • Building • Storytelling**

Join us for an epic medieval adventure where imagination leads the way and every story sparks a new invention! TinkerTales: Makerz Summer Camp invites young creators to step into a whimsical world of castles, quests, and clever creations.

Each week, campers explore a new tale, theme, or character that inspires hands-on maker missions—from constructing simple machines and engineering imaginative structures to learning beginner hand sewing and textile design. Campers will design, prototype, test, and personalize their projects while building confidence, problem-solving skills, and creative independence.

Costume-making, wearable creations, and character-driven storytelling are woven throughout the week, giving campers the chance to design crowns, capes, gowns, armor, banners, and accessories that reflect their unique ideas and identities.

Through playful storytelling, collaborative challenges, and open-ended making, young Makerz bring their ideas to life—one invention at a time.

*Select from a variety of week-long sessions tailored to craft the perfect summer experience for your child!*

WEEK 1 Medieval Makers: Castle Creations & Clever Contraptions!

Dates: July 6th - 10th (Full Week and Single Day Camps)

**Build castles, tools, and medieval machines**

*Design castles, tools, and medieval machines*

Campers step back in time to explore medieval engineering through hands-on building and creative problem-solving. They’ll design castles, experiment with simple machines, and create clever contraptions inspired by historic tools and siege inventions.

Through guided projects, campers learn foundational concepts like structure, balance, and mechanics while collaborating in a fun, supportive environment.

**Highlights include:**

- Castle building & engineering challenges
- Simple machines & mechanical contraptions
- Creative problem-solving & teamwork

WEEK 2 Maker Kingdom: Knight Academy, Royal Quests & Dragon Discovery!

Dates: July 13th - 17th (Full Week and Single Day Camps)

*Train as knights, complete quests, and design magical creations*

Welcome to Maker Kingdom! Campers will train at Knight Academy, take on royal quests, and explore dragon-inspired creativity through hands-on art and building projects.

Throughout the week, campers design shields, crowns, armor, and imaginative dragon creations while building teamwork, storytelling, and problem-solving skills.

**Highlights include:**

- Knight gear & armor design
- Dragon-themed art & builds
- Storytelling, quests & teamwork

WEEK 3 Alchemy Artisans: Science, Spellcraft & Medieval Magic!

Dates: July 20th - 24th (Full Week and Single Day Camps)

*Where science meets medieval magic*

Campers blend creativity and science as they explore the “magic” of medieval alchemy. Projects include potion-making, wand design, sewing spell pouches, and experimenting with natural dyes and simple chemistry.

This week encourages curiosity, experimentation, and hands-on discovery in a playful, imaginative setting.

**Highlights include:**

- Potion-making & simple chemistry
- Natural dyes & medieval-inspired science
- Magical crafts & creative experiments

WEEK 4 The Great Renaissance Makerz Faire!

Dates: July 27th - 31st (Full Week and Single Day Camps)

**Costumes, crafts, music, and celebration**

*Music, art, costumes, and festive fun*

Step into a lively Renaissance Faire! Campers explore medieval-inspired arts through calligraphy, costume design, weaving, music, and classic fair activities like juggling and performance.

Each day offers opportunities to create, collaborate, and celebrate while building confidence, fine motor skills, and creativity.

**Highlights include:**

- Costume & accessory design
- Calligraphy, crafts & music
- Performance, games & creative celebration

PLEASE NOTE:

All payments made with card will include a Processing & Material Fee of 3.1% the total transaction.

CAMP TERMS, POLICIES, AND EXPECTATIONS

Cancellation Policy

ALL BOOKINGS ARE NON REFUNDABLE
If you need to cancel, we are happy to:

• Transfer your child into another available camp or class.
• Issue a Maker Studio gift card equal to your payment, which can be used for future camps or classes.

Sick Days

• If your child is unable to attend due to illness, please notify us by email as soon as possible (ideally before camp begins that day).
• This allows staff and teachers to adjust plans and be aware of your child’s absence.

Camp Age & Readiness Expectations

To ensure a safe and positive camp experience for all:

• Campers must be potty-trained and able to use the restroom independently.
• Campers should be able to use basic tools (scissors, markers, etc.) safely and appropriately with supervision.

Campers are expected to demonstrate age-appropriate maturity, including:

• Following teacher instructions.
• Respecting fellow campers and staff.
• Engaging in group activities in a safe and cooperative manner.

For the safety of all, we reserve the right to remove a camper from camp if:

• They pose a consistent safety risk to themselves or others.
• They are unable to meet the basic maturity or safety expectations even after support and redirection.

Support & Inclusion

• Maker Studio Kidz welcomes all children and does not discriminate on the basis of ability, neurodiversity, or special needs.
• We strive to be as inclusive as possible within the limits of our staff training and resources.
• Families are encouraged to share any background information, tools, or strategies that may help staff support their child’s success in camp.
• Please note: because we are a private independent program, accommodations are limited to what we can reasonably provide with our staffing structure.

Behavior & Warning System

We believe in supporting children through redirection, reminders, and positive reinforcement.

If a camper repeatedly struggles to meet safety or behavior expectations, the following steps may be taken:

1. Verbal Reminder/Redirection – staff will remind the camper of expectations and guide them back to safe participation.
2. Parent Communication – staff will inform parents if concerns continue.
3. Removal from Camp – if safety or disruption issues persist, Maker Studio reserves the right to withdraw the camper from the program.

Informed Consent and Acknowledgement

I hereby give my approval for my child’s participation in any and all activities prepared by Maker Studio Kidz during the selected camp. In exchange for the acceptance of said child’s candidacy by Maker Studio Kidz, I assume all risk and hazards incidental to the conduct of the activities, and release, absolve and hold harmless Maker Studio Kidz. and all its respective teachers, staff, and representatives from any and all liability for injuries to said child arising out of traveling to, participating in, or returning from selected camp sessions.

In case of injury to said child, I hereby waive all claims against Maker Studio Kidz. including all staff and teachers, all participants, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event. There is a risk of being injured that is inherent in all camp activities. Some of these injuries include, but are not limited to, the risk of fractures, paralysis, or death.

Medical Release and Authorization

As Parent and/or Guardian of the named Maker, I hereby authorize the diagnosis and treatment by a qualified and licensed medical professional, of the minor child, in the event of a medical emergency, which in the opinion of the attending medical professional, requires immediate attention to prevent further endangerment of the minor’s life, physical disfigurement, physical impairment, or other undue pain, suffering or discomfort, if delayed.

Permission is hereby granted to the attending physician to proceed with any medical or minor surgical treatment, x-ray examination and immunizations for the named Maker. In the event of an emergency arising out of serious illness, the need for major surgery, or significant accidental injury, I understand that every attempt will be made by the attending teacher to contact me in the most expeditious way possible. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me.

Permission is also granted to Maker Studio Kidz. and its affiliates including Staff and Teachers, to provide the needed emergency treatment prior to the child’s admission to the medical facility.

Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered time frame.

This release is authorized and executed of my own free will, with the sole purpose of authorizing medical treatment under emergency circumstances, for the protection of life and limb of the named minor child, in my absence.

Photo Release Acknowledgement

I hereby grant Maker Studio Kidz the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission to publish, distribute, exhibit or otherwise use the photographs Maker Studio Kidz has taken or may have taken of my child.

I hereby release the Maker Studio Kidz photographer from all claims, demands and liabilities whatsoever in connection with the photographs.

I understand that the images may be modified in any manner, and I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve any final product that uses the photographs.

I acknowledge that the images may be used, without limitations, in print publications, online publications, websites and on social media.

I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the photographs taken of my child.

CONFIRMATION

BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE.