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MAKER CAMP
Maker Camp is a one-week, half-day summer camp hosted by The River Church Community. Kids will design, create, imagine, problem solve, build, cook, assemble, and PLAY while building relationships and learning about God!
2025 Overview
June 15-19, 2026
Monday–Friday
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Snack provided
$150 per child
Scholarships available
670 Lincoln Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
registration opens March 1, 2026
What can I expect at Maker Camp?
Large group time
We start and end each day all together for creative warm-up activities, fun stories, and upbeat music.
Small group time
Kids are grouped by what grade they will be in the following fall: rising 1st-3rd graders together and rising 4th-6th graders together. They stay in the same small group ("crew") all week and do different project stations each day.
Caring leaders
Camp is staffed by adults and youth from The River Church who are excited to share their love of God and their love of making things with kids! All staff (paid and volunteer) go through screening, training, and are supervised by church staff. We have strict child-protection policies in place.
Snacks & games
We get our wiggles out and have fun together with a mid-morning break for a snack (provided) and group games.
Friday celebration lunch
The Friday closing celebration is a unique Maker Camp tradition that you won't want to miss! All families (parents, siblings, etc.) are invited to join us from 12 - 1:30 p.m. to meet your kid's new friends and see what they made!
- Open house to see Maker Projects
- Pizza lunch
- Slideshow
- Personal blessings (words of affirmation) from the crew leaders to every child
Really cool projects!
The majority of our time together is spent working on maker projects! Each day, the crew will have a chance to learn something new. Projects change each year and are dependent on volunteer availability. Click through the photos below to see some of our past projects!
F.A.Q.s
Nope! Everyone is welcome, regardless of faith background - in fact, we would love for this to be a place where our whole community can feel included. We do, however, talk about Jesus and his love for us!
Kids are grouped by grade level: rising 1st-3rd graders together and rising 4th-6th graders together. Many groups are co-ed. If your child would like to request a buddy in their same grade range, there is a place to note it on the registration form.
We want Maker Camp to be accessible to everyone in our community, regardless of finances. Please fill out the scholarship request form before registering. We have a scholarship fund and would like to work with you!
Scholarship request form 2026- If you cancel your family's registration by April 30, we can offer a full refund.
- For cancellations between May 1-31, we can offer a refund minus a $50 administration fee.
- After June 1, we will not be able to offer a refund.
- For cancellations between May 1-31, we can offer a refund minus a $50 administration fee.
- After June 1, we will not be able to offer a refund.
We will be following all state and local guidelines for covid safety. Given the changing nature of the pandemic, we will communicate specifics closer to camp.
- Campers should wear comfortable clothing and shoes that are appropriate for messy crafts and active play.
- Each day will have some indoor and outdoor time. Please have them apply sunscreen before they arrive, and bring a water bottle.
- We will provide a nut-free snack. You do not need to send any food unless the child has additional dietary restrictions.
- Please DO NOT send electronics with your child. In addition to the risk of them being lost/damaged, we want to focus on building in-person relationships this week!
- Each day will have some indoor and outdoor time. Please have them apply sunscreen before they arrive, and bring a water bottle.
- We will provide a nut-free snack. You do not need to send any food unless the child has additional dietary restrictions.
- Please DO NOT send electronics with your child. In addition to the risk of them being lost/damaged, we want to focus on building in-person relationships this week!
In 2026 we will not be offering any extended care.
