[VISUAL: A close-up shot of a safety warning on a machine, a neatly organized shadow board of hand tools, or an instructor holding up a blueprint.]
Shop Operations & Rules
A safe shop runs on clear expectations. We hand students professional tools, and that requires a baseline of respect and discipline. Here are the operational rules for the summer.
[VISUAL: A student wearing safety glasses, focused entirely on the workbench.]
Behavior and Tool Safety We do not treat safety as a suggestion. Students will be operating bandsaws, high-heat 3D printers, hot pans, and electrical components. That requires focus. If a student is reckless, ignores a direct safety protocol, or disrespects the equipment or the instructors, they will be removed from the workbench. We will call you to pick them up, and they will not return. We do not compromise the safety of the room.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up The shop doors open at 9:00 AM. Do not be late. We start the morning with a mandatory safety briefing and blueprint review for the day's build. If a student misses that briefing, they cannot safely operate the tools. Pick-up is at 3:00 PM. We run a tight schedule and respect your time; we expect you to be there when the shop shuts down for the day.
[VISUAL: A clean cooking station, or students taking a break outside/in a designated area.]
Lunch and Fuel Building is physical work. Every student needs to bring a packed lunch and a water bottle. We take a hard break at mid-day to clear the head and refuel.
Allergies and The Cooking Track For the 15-Minute Meals track, the kitchen is our workshop. We handle raw ingredients, including gluten, dairy, and heavy aromatics. If your child has a severe or airborne allergy, you must notify us before securing a spot. We will give you a straight answer on whether we can safely accommodate them in that specific kitchen environment.
[VISUAL: A stack of raw materials—spools of filament, cut lumber, or VEX hardware kits.]
The Refund Policy We don't deal in digital licenses; we deal in physical materials. When you secure a workbench, we buy the lumber, the filament, the robotics hardware, and the ingredients specifically for your child.
Because we cap our tracks at exactly 16 students and purchase materials in advance, we require a strict [Insert Number, e.g., 14]-day notice for any cancellations to issue a refund. If you back out after that deadline, the materials are already bought, the roster is locked, and the tuition is non-refundable.
Each camp page lists its intended age or grade range. Please register only for camps that match your child’s listed age or grade level.
No. Most camps are designed so beginners can participate successfully. Students with prior experience can usually extend or personalize their projects at a higher level.
Each camp centers on a real finished outcome. Depending on the course, students may build a playable 2D video game, design and print 3D models, construct a robot, build a carnival booth, cook full dishes, make a woodworking project, or carry out hands-on chemistry activities.
Usually, yes. Most camps include take-home projects, digital files, or finished creations. The specific take-home items are listed in each course description.
Please send your child with:
a water bottle
lunch
a snack
clothing suitable for active, hands-on work
Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes are recommended for all camps and required for camps involving tools, cooking, robotics, or chemistry activities. Clothing that can handle light mess is a good idea.
Core camp materials are included unless a materials fee is listed in the course description. Any listed materials fee applies specifically to that course.
Students work under instructor supervision throughout the day. Activities are structured, and safety expectations are taught before students begin using equipment or materials.
Yes, if both students are registered for the same camp and age group. Friend requests should be made before camp begins, and placement depends on space and staffing.
Because most camps build toward a final project over several days, missed time can be difficult to fully replace. Any makeup, refund, or attendance policy should be stated in your camp policies section.
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Please see our Refund and Cancellation Policy below for full details on cancellations, transfers, and deadlines.
Students are released only to authorized adults listed by the family. Full pickup procedures, late pickup rules, and any fees should be listed in the camp policies section.