Richmond Central
140-8031 Williams Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V7A 1G4, Canada
(604) 447-8999
richmondcentral@steamoji.com
Our World is Evolving Faster than Ever
What is Steamoji?
Technology, AI and global connectivity are reshaping the way we live and work. The next generation will face challenges we can’t yet imagine. Alongside new skills, they’ll need adaptability, creativity and resilience to lead the way.
Steamoji is the maker academy for kids ages 6-14 that equips children with the hands-on STEM skills and a maker mindsets to solve real-world problems.
We instill a maker mindset
What We Do
Steamoji mentors kids to develop a Maker Mindset through a fun, inspiring journey by mastering hands-on STEM skills while learning to solve future problems with adaptability, creativity and resilience.
Coding
Robotics
Engineering
3D Printing
Digital Arts
Why Steamoji Works
Through hands-on STEM learning and the development of a Maker Mindset, we empower kids to not just adapt to the future, but to build it.
Journey to Master Maker
Our hands-on, STEM curriculum covers everything from the screen to the workbench, so kids learn coding, engineering, digital arts, robotics, and more.
Future-ready skills
Kids master the critical thinking, creativity, and resilience they’ll need to solve tomorrow’s problems, building confidence with every challenge.
Progress is Celebrated
Kids earn OJI coins as they level up through their journey, while parents see progress in real-time through the Parent App.
DIRECTOR OF Richmond Central
Management Team
CAMPS
Register for Our Camps
Get hands-on with coding, 3D printing, robotics, and more. A fun week of discovery, experimentation, and invention for kids.
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Fidget Toy Maker – 3D Design & Print (Ages 8–14)
Sep 25 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Design It. Print It. Play with It!
Become a young product designer and create your own custom fidget toy! In this hands-on camp, campers will use 3D design software to explore shapes, dimensions, moving parts, and functional design, then bring their digital creations to life through 3D printing.
Along the way, campers will experience the complete maker journey—from idea and CAD design to testing, problem-solving, and a finished 3D-printed product.
No previous 3D design experience is required. This camp is suitable for both beginners and experienced makers, with projects and challenges adjusted to each camper’s skill level so everyone can learn, create, and be appropriately challenged.
Campers Will Explore:
3D Design • CAD • Product Design • 3D Printing • Digital Fabrication • Creative Problem-Solving
Final Project:
A custom-designed 3D-printed fidget toy created by each camper.
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3 Pro-D Day Camp Bundle — Choose Any 3 Camps & Save! (Ages 8–14)
Sep 25 - May 21 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Give your child more opportunities to design, build, code, create, and explore throughout the school year — while enjoying special bundle savings!
With the Steamoji 3 Pro-D Day Camp Bundle, families can purchase 3 Pro-D Day camps at a special bundle price and choose any 3 of our 6 exciting camps offered from September 2026 through June 2027.
Choose Any 3 of These 6 Camps
1. Fidget Toy Design & 3D Printing Camp
2. Minecraft Character & Mini Avatar 3D Design Camp
3. Stop Motion Movie Studio
4. Design & Fabricate Your Own Board Game
5. Smart Home Inventors with micro:bit
6. Make Your Own App — App Developer for a Day
Purchase Now. Choose Later. Stay Flexible.
You do not need to choose your three camps when purchasing the bundle.
Register for the 3 Pro-D Day Camp Bundle now and take your time deciding which camps best match your child’s interests and your family’s schedule.
Once you’re ready, simply email the academy with your camp choice, and our team will help register your child. You can choose all three camps at once or make your selections at different times throughout the school year.
More Experiences. More Skills. More Savings.
From 3D design and printing to filmmaking, coding, electronics, game design, and app development, each camp gives your child a new opportunity to explore technology, develop practical skills, and turn creative ideas into real projects.
For ages 8+. Camp selection is subject to availability. We recommend confirming your preferred camps early to secure your spots.
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Build Your Own Moving Toy (Ages 5–7)
Sep 25 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Discover How Toys Move!
How do spinning and moving parts bring a toy to life? Campers will become junior engineers as they explore motion and simple mechanisms, then use what they learn to design and build a moving toy of their own.
Through hands-on building, testing, and improving, campers will discover basic engineering concepts while developing creativity and problem-solving skills.
No previous experience is required. The camp is suitable for both beginners and experienced young makers, with projects and challenges adjusted to each camper’s ability.
Campers Will Explore:
Mechanical Engineering • Motion • Simple Mechanisms • Design • Fabrication • Problem-Solving
Final Project:
A working moving toy designed and built by each camper.
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3 Pro-D Day Camp Bundle — Choose Any 3 Camps & Save! (Ages 5–7)
Sep 25 - May 21 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Give your young maker more opportunities to build, create, code, design, and explore throughout the school year — while enjoying special bundle savings!
With the Steamoji 3 Pro-D Day Camp Bundle, families can purchase 3 Pro-D Day camps at a special bundle price and choose any 3 of our 6 exciting camps offered from September 2026 through June 2027.
Choose Any 3 of These 6 Junior Camps
Build Your Own Moving Toy
Light-Up Art Studio — Design, Build & Shine!
Junior Inventors — Machines That Help Us
Junior 3D Toy Designers
Junior Robot Engineers — Build & Code
Junior Creative Coding Studio — Create, Code & Play!
Throughout the year, young makers will have opportunities to explore engineering, robotics, 3D design and printing, creative coding with Scratch and ScratchJr, simple circuits, digital creativity, and hands-on making through fun, age-appropriate STEAM experiences.
Purchase Now. Choose Later. Stay Flexible.
You do not need to choose your three camps when you purchase the bundle.
Simply purchase the 3 Pro-D Day Camp Bundle now and take your time deciding which camps best match your child’s interests and your family’s schedule. You can choose all three at once or make your selections at different times throughout the school year.
Once you are ready, simply email the academy with your preferred camp(s), and our team will help register your child.
For ages 5–7. Camp selection is subject to availability. We recommend confirming your preferred camps early to secure your spots.
Youth Minecraft® Maker Camp: 3D Design & Print (Ages 8-12)
Oct 23 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Turn your child’s love for Minecraft® into real-world creativity! In this exciting camp, young designers will bring their favorite blocky characters and tools from the screen into their hands—from iconic characters like Steve and Alex to essential tools like the diamond pickaxe or creeper mobs. Using 3D modeling software, campers will learn to design, customize, and prepare their own Minecraft®-inspired creations for 3D printing. By the end of camp, each participant will take home their own unique 3D-printed figurine—a perfect blend of gaming passion and hands-on making.
Perfect for creative gamers ages 8-12 who are ready to level up from playing to designing.
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Light-Up Art Studio – Design, Build & Shine! (Ages 5–7)
Oct 23 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Where Art Meets Electricity!
What happens when art meets electricity? Campers will combine creativity with simple electronics to create artwork that really lights up! Through fun, age-appropriate activities, young makers will explore how batteries, LEDs, and simple circuits work before using what they learn to create their own light-up design.
Through designing, building, testing, and experimenting, campers will discover basic electronics concepts while developing creativity, hands-on skills, and problem-solving abilities.
No previous experience is required. The camp is suitable for both beginners and experienced young makers, with projects and challenges adjusted to each camper’s ability.
Campers Will Explore:
Simple Circuits • LEDs • Electronics • Art & Design • Fabrication • Creative Problem-Solving
Final Project:
An original light-up art creation designed and built by each camper.
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Stop Motion Movie Studio (Ages 8–14)
Nov 23 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Lights. Camera. Create!
Step into the roles of storyteller, animator, director, and editor! In this creative hands-on camp, campers will develop their own story, design characters and scenes, capture individual frames, and bring everything together to produce an original stop-motion movie.
Along the way, campers will explore how storytelling, art, technology, and video production come together to transform an idea into a finished movie.
No previous animation experience is required. The camp is suitable for both beginners and experienced creators, with projects and challenges adjusted to each camper’s skill level.
Campers Will Explore:
Stop-Motion Animation • Storytelling • Digital Art • Video Editing • Creative Media
Final Project:
An original short stop-motion movie created, directed, and edited by each camper.
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Junior Inventors – Machines That Help Us (Ages 5–7)
Nov 23 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Imagine It. Build It. Make It Work!
Why do we invent machines? To make things easier! Campers will become junior inventors as they explore how simple machines help us move, lift, carry, and solve everyday problems.
Through fun, hands-on engineering challenges, campers will experiment with different mechanisms, build and test their ideas, and use what they discover to create a helpful invention of their own.
No previous experience is required. The camp is suitable for both beginners and experienced young makers, with projects and challenges adjusted to each camper’s ability.
Campers Will Explore:
Engineering • Simple Machines • Design Thinking • Building • Testing • Problem-Solving
Final Project:
A working invention or machine designed and built to complete a helpful task.
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Stop Motion Movie Studio (Ages 8–14)
Nov 27 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Lights. Camera. Create!
Step into the roles of storyteller, animator, director, and editor! In this creative hands-on camp, campers will develop their own story, design characters and scenes, capture individual frames, and bring everything together to produce an original stop-motion movie.
Along the way, campers will explore how storytelling, art, technology, and video production come together to transform an idea into a finished movie.
No previous animation experience is required. The camp is suitable for both beginners and experienced creators, with projects and challenges adjusted to each camper’s skill level.
Campers Will Explore:
Stop-Motion Animation • Storytelling • Digital Art • Video Editing • Creative Media
Final Project:
An original short stop-motion movie created, directed, and edited by each camper.
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Junior Inventors – Machines That Help Us (Ages 5–7)
Nov 27 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Imagine It. Build It. Make It Work!
Why do we invent machines? To make things easier! Campers will become junior inventors as they explore how simple machines help us move, lift, carry, and solve everyday problems.
Through fun, hands-on engineering challenges, campers will experiment with different mechanisms, build and test their ideas, and use what they discover to create a helpful invention of their own.
No previous experience is required. The camp is suitable for both beginners and experienced young makers, with projects and challenges adjusted to each camper’s ability.
Campers Will Explore:
Engineering • Simple Machines • Design Thinking • Building • Testing • Problem-Solving
Final Project:
A working invention or machine designed and built to complete a helpful task.
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Design & Fabricate Your Own Board Game (Ages 8–14)
Jan 25 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Invent the Next Great Board Game!
Become a young game designer and turn your own idea into a playable board game! Campers will develop an original game concept, create rules and challenges, design the board and playing pieces, and use fabrication tools and materials to build their own prototype.
Campers will also test their games with others, discover what works and what can be improved, and refine their designs through real gameplay—experiencing the complete design process from idea to prototype.
No previous experience is required. The camp is suitable for both beginners and experienced makers, with projects and challenges adjusted to each camper’s skill level.
Campers Will Explore:
Game Design • Fabrication • Design Thinking • Engineering • Prototyping • Creative Problem-Solving
Final Project:
An original, playable board game designed, tested, and fabricated by each camper.
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Junior 3D Toy Designers (Ages 5–7) Design It in 3D. Bring It to Life!
Jan 25 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Design It in 3D. Bring It to Life!
Step into the exciting world of 3D design! Campers will become young designers as they learn how simple digital shapes can be moved, resized, combined, and transformed into their own original 3D creations.
With fun, age-appropriate guidance, campers will explore the 3D design process and discover how an idea on the screen can be transformed into a real object through 3D printing.
No previous 3D design experience is required. The camp is suitable for both beginners and experienced young makers, with projects and challenges adjusted to each camper’s ability.
Campers Will Explore:
3D Design • Basic CAD • Shapes • Spatial Thinking • Product Design • 3D Printing • Creative Problem-Solving
Final Project:
An original 3D creation designed by each camper and prepared for 3D printing.
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Smart Home Inventors with micro:bit (Ages 8–14)
Feb 12 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Can You Make a House Think for Itself?
Explore the technology behind the smart devices we use every day! In this hands-on camp, campers will combine coding, electronics, sensors, and engineering to design and build their own mini smart home.
Projects may include an automatic night light, smart doorbell, security alarm, temperature monitor, and other creative smart-home features. Campers will learn how sensors collect information, how code controls different functions, and how multiple technologies can work together as one smart system.
No previous coding or electronics experience is required. The camp is suitable for both beginners and experienced makers, with projects and challenges adjusted to each camper’s skill level.
Campers Will Explore:
Coding • Sensors • Electronics • micro:bit • Engineering • Fabrication • Problem-Solving
Final Project:
A mini smart-home prototype featuring multiple programmed smart technologies.
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Junior Robot Engineers – Build & Code (Ages 5–7)
Feb 12 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Build It. Code It. Put Your Robot to the Test!
Campers will become junior robotics engineers as they build, code, and experiment with robots through a series of exciting, hands-on challenges.
Young engineers will explore how motors, movement, building, and simple coding work together. They’ll program their robots to move and complete different tasks, then test, troubleshoot, and improve their designs as they take on fun missions.
No previous robotics or coding experience is required. The camp is suitable for both beginners and experienced young makers, with projects and challenges adjusted to each camper’s ability.
Campers Will Explore:
Robotics • Engineering • Coding • Motors & Movement • Sequencing • Testing • Problem-Solving
Final Challenge:
Build and program a robot to successfully complete a series of age-appropriate missions.
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Design & Fabricate Your Own Board Game (Ages 8–14)
Apr 23 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Invent the Next Great Board Game!
Become a young game designer and turn your own idea into a playable board game! Campers will develop an original game concept, create rules and challenges, design the board and playing pieces, and use fabrication tools and materials to build their own prototype.
Campers will also test their games with others, discover what works and what can be improved, and refine their designs through real gameplay—experiencing the complete design process from idea to prototype.
No previous experience is required. The camp is suitable for both beginners and experienced makers, with projects and challenges adjusted to each camper’s skill level.
Campers Will Explore:
Game Design • Fabrication • Design Thinking • Engineering • Prototyping • Creative Problem-Solving
Final Project:
An original, playable board game designed, tested, and fabricated by each camper.
No Video Available
Junior 3D Toy Designers (Ages 5–7) Design It in 3D. Bring It to Life!
Apr 23 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Design It in 3D. Bring It to Life!
Step into the exciting world of 3D design! Campers will become young designers as they learn how simple digital shapes can be moved, resized, combined, and transformed into their own original 3D creations.
With fun, age-appropriate guidance, campers will explore the 3D design process and discover how an idea on the screen can be transformed into a real object through 3D printing.
No previous 3D design experience is required. The camp is suitable for both beginners and experienced young makers, with projects and challenges adjusted to each camper’s ability.
Campers Will Explore:
3D Design • Basic CAD • Shapes • Spatial Thinking • Product Design • 3D Printing • Creative Problem-Solving
Final Project:
An original 3D creation designed by each camper and prepared for 3D printing.
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Make Your Own App – App Developer for a Day (Ages 8–14)
May 21 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Don’t Just Use Apps. Learn How to Create One!
Become a young app developer and turn your own idea into a working app! Campers will explore how buttons, events, variables, conditions, screens, and user interactions work together to create the apps we use every day.
After learning the fundamentals, campers will plan, design, code, test, and improve their own app. Projects may include a quiz, virtual pet, fitness tracker, restaurant ordering app, or another creative idea based on each camper’s interests and skill level.
No previous coding experience is required. The camp is suitable for both beginners and experienced coders, with projects and challenges adjusted to each camper’s ability.
Campers Will Explore:
App Development • Coding • UI/UX Design • Variables & Logic • Testing • Debugging • Creative Problem-Solving
Final Project:
A working original app designed and coded by each camper.
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Junior Creative Coding Studio – Create, Code & Play! (Ages 5–7)
May 21 | 08:45 AM - 02:45 PM
Turn Your Imagination into an Interactive Digital Creation!
Coding is more than giving a computer instructions—it’s a way to create! Using Scratch and ScratchJr, campers will explore coding through interactive stories, animated characters, mini games, digital adventures, and other creative projects.
Campers will learn fundamental coding concepts while using their imagination to create, test, and improve their own digital projects. Activities may vary based on each camper’s interests and experience, giving young coders the flexibility to learn and create at an appropriate level.
No previous coding experience is required. The camp is suitable for both beginners and experienced young coders, with projects and challenges adjusted to each camper’s ability.
Campers Will Explore:
Scratch & ScratchJr • Creative Coding • Sequencing • Events • Motion • Animation • Digital Storytelling • Problem-Solving
Final Project:
An original interactive Scratch or ScratchJr coding project created by each camper.
Available Camps
Why Steamoji Works
What Parents Are Saying
"There are a lot of programs that kids really like. My son love it!! The 3D printing or coding programs really good!!"
"Everytime my daughter comes here there is always a smile on her face and she seems so happy. Also, I think its a great place for her to meet new friends while learning something she shows interest in."
"My son loves this place. He finished many projects and very friendly staff."
"Went to their birthday celebration. My son loved learning different STEM/STEAM activities. Very enjoyable."
"Steamoji Richmond is amazing!! They have a wonderful curriculum to help kids be engaged with STEM activities. They have varieties of camp options from LEGO, robotics, animation to AI related projects. I love how involved they are with the community too. They participate in provincial and national championships for robotics and challenge your kids to push themself intellectually, creatively, technically. I also have seen them sponsoring local school events… awesome academy, awesome team and great place for your kids to be enrolled to both camps and afterschool programs!"
"My kid loves this place and the teachers are very helpful and dedicated!"
"My son loves Steamoji. The curriculum is educational but still very fun for the kids. The staff are great. Steamoji is also a great place for birthday parties and they have lots of interesting camps thoughout the year."
"The front desk is very polite and helpful."
"My child joined Steamoji Richmond Central around one year ago and it was a FANTASTIC experience. He has explored various steam concepts, learned coding and every day has something new to show me and tell me about! Strong recommendation!!!!"
"One of the best places for kids to learn and grow, very structured space and the entire team is just amazing. Worth the investment"
"My son is very happy to learn at steamoji. Fun and exciting experience. Staff is very nice and helpful. Highly recommended"
"Good learning environment"
"My son loves coming to Steamoji! He is learning so much and is enjoying his time here."
"My son loves going to Steamoji!! He’s been there since it opened. Great activities for kids combined with educational lessons!"
"An excellent STEAM school with rich content. The teachers are very dedicated and responsible, and the children love it."
"My child has been attending STEAM programs here for the past six months, and the experience has been fantastic! The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly passionate about guiding children through various STEAM concepts in an engaging way. The learning environment is well-equipped with the latest tools and materials, ensuring students get hands-on experience with real-world applications. I highly recommend this program to any parents looking to inspire their child’s curiosity and love for STEAM programs."
"My daughter has always looks forward to the creative design classes !! Bella and Edwin are the best!!"
"Great place for my 6 year old son to learn fabrication and digital arts. He enjoys learning and sharing his thinking pattern and finished projects with his friends there. Recommend for all the kids who have interests in creative thinking and ideas."
"(Translated by Google) The kids love it. Thank you teachers. (Original) 孩子很喜欢 谢谢老师们"
"My daughter goes here and I love seeing her growth every time she comes back home from Steamoji. She has 3D printed simple to complex design, to learning technical skills like coding C++, designing video games, learning about circuits… and now working on programming projects by herself outside of Steamoji. You guys have opened many doors for my child future and I’m forever grateful Thanks Bella and all the teachers there. Highly recommend any parents to put your kid into Steamoji!"
"Want a brain gym for your kids? Want them to be busy with their hands and bring home cool projects? This is the place to be. Brand new building and centre, nice and pro staff."
"It's indeed a very professional STEAM school. The 400-hour curriculum is highly reinforcing, providing a robust learning experience. My kid thoroughly enjoys it, thanks to the abundance of hands-on activities."
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Richmond Central
140-8031 Williams Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V7A 1G4, Canada
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
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Kids stay engaged.
Parents see progress.
Steamoji apprentices will be ahead of the curve by gaining essential skills for the careers of their future, while learning how to tackle the challenges of their generation.