Join Our Tinkering & Cardboard Camps!
Summer Camps for Ages 6-12
Learn new skills, build big, and make friends!
📍 Summer Camps
Cardboard Camp (Ages 6-9)
Hours: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Aftercare: 1:30 – 5:00 PM
Pricing: $450 per week
Aftercare: $150 per week
Build projects large and small out of cardboard using Rediscover’s tools, techniques, and mountains of sustainably sourced materials. Let your imagination soar making costumes, models, puppets, spinners, games, toys, and castles large enough to climb through. Each day includes skills building activities, project prompts inspired by campers’ interests, and open build time to make, tinker, and play. Individual and group projects. Fun for everyone, awesome for kids who think with their hands.
Tinkering Camp (Ages 8-12)
Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Aftercare: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Pricing: $625 per week
Aftercare: $100 per week
At Tinkering Camp, kids bring their wildest ideas to life using wood, plastic, metal, and fabric. Come build, create, and innovate with us! Our camps offer an exciting hands-on experience. With a 5:1 camper-to-facilitator ratio, we provide learning in a creative and supportive environment. Throughout the week campers will engage in tool technique and safety training, followed by rapid design challenges and brainstorming sessions to spark their creativity into larger than life collaborative big builds using a variety of materials and tools.
Locations:
Venice – 12958 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Mid City – 2375 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Atwater/Glendale – 3015 Dolores St with The Pit (starts June 21)
🎟️ Discounts:
Multi-Person: $50 off when registering 2 people
Multi-Session: $50 off for 2 weeks - $100 off for 3 weeks
Early-Bird Discount: Get 10% off automatically when you register before March 15.
Membership Discount: Get 10% off when you become a qualifying Rediscover member
Financial Aid:
We offer sliding-scale financial aid at multiple income levels!
Apply for Financial Aid. Llena su solicitud para la asistencia financiera
Example: A family of 4 with an annual income under $100,000 qualifies for a 50% discount.
Interested in Hosting Cardboard Camp or Tinkering Camp?
Bring Tinkering Camp to your school or summer program for a day, a week, or more!
📧 Contact: mail@rediscovercenter.org
- Additional Camp Information for Parents
- Home school charter funds accepted for most programs
- Want the camp experience for your school, organization, or group? Submit a Booking Request online or call 310-393-3636.
📍 Información en Español
Campamentos de Carpintería Creativa (Edades 8-12)
¡Ven a crear con nosotros! En nuestros Campamentos de Carpintería Creativa de un día, los niños aprenderán a convertir sus ideas en proyectos tangibles utilizando cartón, madera, plástico, metal y tela. Con una proporción de 5:1 campista por facilitador, ofrecemos un ambiente de apoyo donde los participantes pueden desarrollar habilidades prácticas mientras exploran su creatividad. Nuestro enfoque ecológico fomenta la construcción sostenible, y la capacitación en herramientas y seguridad les ayudará a ganar confianza en su trabajo.
El campamento se lleva a cabo de 9:00 AM a 3:00 PM y está dirigido a niños de 8 a 12 años. La matrícula es de $140 por campista, con becas disponibles. También ofrecemos un complemento opcional de $50 para un kit de herramientas, que permite a los participantes llevarse a casa herramientas esenciales para seguir creando. Además, hay cuidado después del campamento disponible hasta las 5:00 PM por $30, y aceptamos fondos para educación en el hogar. Se requiere un mínimo de seis campistas para realizar cada sesión.
Durante el día, los participantes comenzarán con capacitación en herramientas y seguridad, seguidos de desafíos de diseño y sesiones de lluvia de ideas para estimular su creatividad. En la tarde, se dedicarán a construir sus propios proyectos utilizando una variedad de materiales y herramientas, desde tijeras hasta taladros eléctricos. Para garantizar un entorno seguro, no se permite el uso de zapatos abiertos, cabello suelto o ropa holgada en el taller.
Los campamentos de carpintería creativa de un día se llevan a cabo durante la mayoría de las vacaciones escolares, ¡consulta nuestro calendario para conocer las próximas fechas!
FAQs
What do campers do during the day?
Campers spend most of the day in the shop learning new skills, brainstorming, and building. Each day includes:
- Morning welcome, introductions, and tool training as needed
- Snack break at 10:30 AM (snacks/lunch not provided)
- Outdoor lunch break (most days we will walk to a local park for lunch and active play).
- Hands-on time to work on themed or independent projects
How do you ensure camper safety with power tools?
Safety is our top priority. On day one, we cover tool safety protocols, including proper use and potential hazards. Some tools, like power saws, require direct supervision. With a low camper-to-facilitator ratio, we maintain a safe and focused environment while fostering a Culture of Safety that encourages situational awareness.
Does my child need tool training if they already know how to use tools?
If they’ve completed our tool training within the last few months, they may start building right away. If it’s been a year or more, we require a refresher to ensure safety. Experience at home is considered case by case, but all campers must follow our specific safety protocols. Advanced tinkerers may help mentor new campers. Note: Birthday party tool training does not replace full camp training.
Can my child build their own project?
Our Big Build themes are flexible and often align with individual ideas. If a camper prefers a fully independent project, Open Tinkering weekends may be a better fit.
Can they take home what they make?
Smaller projects can usually be taken home with guardian approval. Larger collaborative Big Builds remain at camp for future projects. Campers working in groups discuss project ownership as part of the planning process.
Maker Mentor Program
Rediscover’s Maker Mentor Program (formerly our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program) offers youth ages 13-18 the chance to develop leadership skills in a hands-on makerspace environment. Over three weeks, Maker Mentors work alongside staff to support campers (ages 8-12) in brainstorming, building, and problem-solving through creative projects.
Program Overview
- Schedule: Three week sessions, July 15-August 14
- Orientation: A 3-hour session on the Sunday before each camp session, covering facilitation skills, maker techniques, and camp expectations.
- Hands-on Leadership: Maker Mentors assist campers in using tools and materials, fostering creativity while contributing to large-scale Big Builds.
- Team Integration: Maker Mentors attend staff meetings, assist in maintaining a safe makerspace, and receive coaching from Rediscover mentors.
- Independent Projects: In weeks 2 and 3, Maker Mentors take on leadership roles, such as leading activities, documenting projects, or enhancing camp facilities.
- Technology Policy: Personal devices are only allowed during breaks and never in the presence of campers.
Schedule Details
- Orientation: Sunday, 1PM-4PM
- Camp Days: Monday 8AM-4PM, Tuesday-Friday 8:30AM-4PM (30-minute meal break between 11:30AM-1:30PM)
Qualifications
- Ages 13-18 in Summer 2026
- Experience in at least one of the following: cardboard construction, woodworking, sewing, or design thinking
- Aptitude mentoring and working with children
Session Dates
- Session 1: June 15 – July 2
- Session 2: July 6 – July 24
- Session 3: July 27 – August 14
Cost
$1,050 per 3-week session
How to Apply
Submit the Tinkering Camp Maker Mentor 2026 Application. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Cancellation Policy
If Rediscover cancels a camp session due to the pandemic, you will receive a full refund or credit.
Cancellation Fees:
- Up to 4 weeks before camp: No cancellation fee
- 2-4 weeks before camp: 50% refund
- Less than 2 weeks before camp: No refund
- Tuition Transfer: You may transfer tuition to another camper at the time of cancellation.
For full details, see our Cancellation Policy.
Política de Cancelación
Si Rediscover cancela un campamento debido a la pandemia, se le reembolsará el total o se le otorgará un crédito.
Cuotas de Cancelación:
- Hasta 4 semanas antes del campamento: Sin cargo
- Entre 2 y 4 semanas antes del campamento: Reembolso del 50%
- Menos de 2 semanas antes del campamento: No hay reembolso
- Transferencia de Inscripción: Puede transferir la inscripción a otro niño/a al momento de la cancelación.
Consulte nuestra Política de Cancelación para más detalles.
¡Aprende herramientas, construye en grande y haz nuevos amigos!
Tinkering Camp enseña a los niños las habilidades necesarias para convertir sus ideas más creativas en objetos sólidos hechos de madera, plástico, metal y tela. Con una proporción de 5 niños por facilitador, nuestro taller ofrece un ambiente de apoyo para el desarrollo personal a través del aprendizaje de nuevas habilidades y la construcción creativa. Los participantes usarán herramientas manuales y eléctricas, convirtiendo materiales reciclables y desechos en obras de arte personalizadas. Trabajarán juntos para crear proyectos enormes y sorprendentes como ningún otro. Los campistas salen todos los días para almorzar y jugar activamente.
Normas de seguridad
Para garantizar un ambiente seguro, no se permitirá la entrada al taller a personas con zapatos abiertos, cabello suelto o ropa holgada.
Horario
De lunes a viernes, de 9:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m.
Cuidado después de clase (cargo adicional): disponible de lunes a jueves de 3:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.
Precios
- Campamento de Tinkering: $575 por semana
- Cuidado después de clase: $30 por día
Descuentos
- $50.00 de descuento al registrar 2 personas
- $50.00 de descuento al registrarte por 2 semanas
- $100.00 de descuento al registrarte por 3 semanas
Asistencia financiera
¡Contamos con asistencia financiera basada en una escala móvil para múltiples niveles de ingresos! ¡Consulta si calificas!
- Información para los padres de familia sobre el Campamento
- Se aceptan fondos del sistema de enseñanza charter para el hogar para la mayoría de los programas
- Quiere que el Campamento de Exploración Creativa se haga en su escuela, organización o grupo? Llene su Solicitud de Reserva en línea o llame al 310-393-3636.
