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Makers Camp: Fun with Water!

Monday, June 9 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Age

10, 11, 12, 13 and 14

Location

Class Details

Schedule

Monday, June 9 – Friday, June 13, 2025
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Instructor

Robert Van de Walle
Claire Carlomagno

Ages

10 – 14 years old

Skill Levels

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Registration Cost

$375 for 5 days

View the camp FAQ here.

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About the camp

Let’s discover a few of the amazing things we can do with water! We’ll upcycle salvaged items to make fascinating functional sculptures that move water, spray water, and maybe even do work with water. Have you ever wondered how water gets pumped up from underground? Or noticed how it can keep you cool on a hot day? We’ll explore basic engineering principles, the importance of water in our society, and learn hands-on fabrication skills. This camp would be great for kids interested in STEM subjects!

Our summer camps provide hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Engaging in artistic activities allows children to express themselves in unique ways, boosting their confidence and emotional intelligence. Our experienced instructors offer a supportive and engaging space where all children can discover their passions, build lifelong friendships, and develop a sense of belonging. Not to mention, our summer camps are fun!

Snacks will be provided every day, but children are expected to come with their own lunches and beverage (or water bottle) each day.
Break times will happen outside. Please be sure your child comes prepared for outdoor activities with sun protection each day.

About the instructor

Robert Van de Walle

Instructor / Maker

Mr. van de Walle made his first mobile at age 4 using a coat hanger, paper, glue and crayons. His most recent creation is an award winning collaborative work called Trashlantis, a human-powered amphibious pedal car decorated as the lost city of trash found beneath the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. In the years between, he studied engineering and art, raised a family, studied facilitation and communication, and eventually found his own path towards environmental activism. He’s worked with youth his entire life.

    Camp FAQ

    1. Water Bottle
    2. Lunch
    3. Snacks(If your child has a preferred snack)
    4. Hat
    5. Please apply sunscreen before coming to camp

    Drop off will be on the back patio before the class start time, and pick up will be in the same location after the class end time.

    Yes, we would love to have you! Contact Melissa Agocs at melissa@sonomacommunitycenter.org

    You may provide any special accommodations that your child/children may required during the Camp Registration process. You may also send any additional information or questions you may have to melissa@sonomacommunitycenter.org.

    Yes, all of our instructors are required to complete a Live Scan.

    Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to offer early drop off and late pick up at this time. This is something that we hope to have in the future.

    No, masks are optional.

    General Class FAQ

    All Memberships(Excluding the $50/year tier) receive 10% off any purchase above $40. You should have received your discount code in your membership confirmation email.

    If you have any questions regarding the use of your code, you can contact Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org or call the office at (707)938-4626.

    Not a member? View more information about our monthly and yearly plans here.

    The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.

    • All Levels
    • Welcomes participants from beginning through advanced. Instructor provides a balanced and flexible curriculum suitable for participants with any level of experience.
    • Beginning
    • Participant has little to no experience with this medium and needs or expects guidance at every step during the class. Participant wants to learn about materials, techniques, and vocabulary of the medium.
    • Intermediate
    • Participant is comfortable with the medium and expects both guidance and time to work alone with the medium.
    • Advanced
    • Participant is very confident with all aspects of the medium. Participant is self-motivated; ready to experiment and develop their artistic voice.
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    We ask that you notify us at least 10 business days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 business days notice, we will not be able to provide a full refund. A flat cancellation fee of $15 will be charged to cover the transaction fee.

    Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee, or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.

    Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org to request a late addition.

    We are always looking for new instructors. You can find more information about the process here, or fill out the form directly here.

    You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.

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