# Forge Makerspace

> Engineering and maker camp, engineering and maker class and party venue · Santa Monica. Engineering workshop for kids in grades 1-8 on Michigan Avenue in Santa Monica, started by engineer Jeran Bruce. Kids use real tools (3D printers, saws, laser cutters, soldering irons, microcontrollers) and earn skill badges as they move up through ranks.
- Ages: 6–14
- Price: From $150/day
- Sign-up: Registration open
- Address: 2341 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- Website: https://www.forgemakerspace.com
- Phone: (424) 766-1981
- Email: santamonica@forgemakerspace.com
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/santa-monica/forge-makerspace

## Day Camps on School Holidays

Engineering and maker camp · Ages 6–14 · $150/day · 8:30am–3pm

Every date offers a menu of projects, such as a ping-pong ball launcher, a 3D-printed flashlight, a water blaster or a compressed-air rocket. Families choose the project about a week ahead. Groups of 8 campers per instructor or fewer, mixed ages. Lunch at Gandara Park around noon; pack lunch or order a hot lunch at drop-off. Campers still here at 3:15pm go to aftercare for a flat $30.

- Oct 12, 2026: Indigenous Peoples' Day (over)
- Nov 11, 2026: Veterans Day
- Nov 23–25, 2026: Thanksgiving break
- Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027: Winter break
- Jan 18, 2027: MLK Day
- Feb 15, 2027: Presidents' Day
- Mar 22 – Apr 2, 2027: Spring break
- May 31, 2027: Memorial Day
- Extended care: 3:15–4:15pm, $30/day

- Sign up: https://www.forgemakerspace.com/day-camps

## Summer Engineering Camp 2027

Engineering and maker camp · Ages 7–14 · 8:30am–3pm

Younger makers (entering grades 2-4) and older makers (entering grade 5 and up) each pick one of four projects a week, led by a specialist instructor, with all eight projects running every week. Groups of 8 campers per instructor or fewer. Lunch and play at Gandara Park around noon; aftercare to 4:15pm is billed at the end of the week. Sign-up opens in January 2027 and a sliding-scale tuition is available.

- Jun 14–18, 2027
- Jun 21–25, 2027
- Jun 28 – Jul 2, 2027
- Jul 5–9, 2027
- Jul 12–16, 2027
- Jul 19–23, 2027
- Jul 26–30, 2027
- Aug 2–6, 2027
- Aug 9–13, 2027
- Aug 16–20, 2027
- Aug 23–27, 2027
- Aug 30 – Sep 3, 2027
- Extended care: 3:15–4:15pm

- Financial aid or scholarships available.
- Sign up: https://www.forgemakerspace.com/summer-camp

## Forge Academy

Engineering and maker class · Ages 6–14 · $285/month

Kids join a rank by grade: Tinker (grades 1-2), Maker (grades 3-4, adds power tools and microcontrollers) and Builder (grade 5 and up, adds laser cutting and soldering). Each rank has 5-6 units of projects that kids take home. Tuition includes 40 minutes a week of open makerspace time. Classes run on weekday afternoons and weekend middays; times vary by class, and kids can switch classes for free. Rolling enrollment; the first class is free.

- every school day, 3–6:30pm
- Saturdays & Sundays, 11am–2:30pm
- 2026-27: Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 13, 2027
- Picks up Village School students after school ($5 a pickup, book ahead) and walks them to the workshop until 6:30pm.

- Yearly tuition billed monthly; cancel anytime. Extra open makerspace time is $30 an hour.
- Sign up: https://www.forgemakerspace.com/forge-academy

## Birthday parties

Party venue · Ages 6–14 · $950/party

Engineering birthday parties at the Michigan Avenue workshop in Santa Monica, for grades 1 to 8. A party runs three hours, 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturdays or Sundays, and families can arrive up to an hour early to decorate. Instructors lead a guided build: each guest uses real tools such as 3D printers, saws and laser cutters to make a project, such as a glowing lithophane box, and takes it home. Parties start at $950 for up to 15 guests, with $50 per extra guest up to 40 and $200 per extra 30-minute block. Included are the instructor-led project, safety gear, build materials, basic decorations and a food and cake table in a party room. Cake, food, drinks and favors are not included; outside food and cake are allowed if nut-free. Full payment reserves the date and is non-refundable.

- Up to 15 guests; $50 per extra guest up to 40; $200 per extra 30-minute block.
- Sign up: https://forgemakerspace.com/birthday-parties

Details from https://www.forgemakerspace.com/forge-academy, checked October 7, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.