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MakerKids

MakerKids Summary

Company Summary

Overview
We are the first and largest makerspace for kids in the world, and we run programs, camps and parties on topics like Coding, Minecraft, and Robotics. Thousands of kids have graduated from MakerKids! Our goal is to help kids ages 8-12 move from being consumers to creators. Designed and created by industry professionals and makers (NASA’s Singularity University graduate, engineers, entrepreneurs, teachers and speakers at Queen’s University). MakerKids was named Best Kids’ Workshops by Toronto Life Magazine and one of the top ten awesome birthday parties in Toronto by Today’s Parent. Thousands of kids have participated in our programs. In the past we have done Content and Curriculum Development for clients like Intel and 3D Systems, and Professional Development services for clients such as the Toronto Public Library. We’ve been featured in major media such as Wired, CTV and the Globe and Mail, and have spoken at SXSW, Maker Faire, MakerCon, and more. Our Board of Advisors includes Dale Dougherty (CEO of Maker Media, MAKE Magazine and Maker Faire) and Massimo Banzi (CEO of Arduino). We are proud to be a Certified B Corporation.
Type
Private
Status
Active
Founded
2010
HQ
Toronto, CA | view all locations
Website
http://makerkids.com/
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Key People

  • Ian Monroe, CEO, Oroeco

    • David McConomy, Assistant Professor Smith School of Business at Queen's University

      LocationsView all

      2 locations detected

      • Toronto, Ontario HQ

        Canada

        2451 Bloor St W

      • Toronto, ON

        Canada

        1661 Bayview Ave, East York

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