What is steamoji?
A place for children to create
a sense of meaning and
master future-facing skills.
trains builders, makers, inventors and entrepreneurs.
Skill pathways
A new learning experience.
Technological change is accelerating. Many parents recognize STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) are fundamental in preparing their children for the careers of the future, but see schools more focused on traditional studies. Steamoji’s 400-hour curriculum is designed to fill the gap in a structured and reinforcing fashion across each subject pathway. Students are taught basic skills, then encouraged to practically apply them in the spirit of “Build to Solve™”.
CODING
robotics
3D printing
engineering
digital arts
applied design
Why steamoji Works
Steamoji students will be ahead of the curve by gaining essential skills for the 21st-century while learning how to tackle their generation’s global challenges.
While there are other camps introducing STEAM concepts, there is no other
structured program like Steamoji which takes an elementary school child through
400 hours of reinforcing projects over a 5-year time period.
A CONFIDENT, CAN DO MINDSET
GUIDANCE FROM SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS
Real skills your child will use
DIRECTOR OF Kerrisdale
Gregg Sayer
Meet Gregg "Gmoji" Sayer, our dynamic Academy Director at Steamoji Kerrisdale. Gregg is married with three children and is a former sports tech entrepreneur, a former PAC president/chair, a former digital marketing strategist, a UBC Sauder alum and a prolific - and we mean prolific - Dad Joke dispenser. Ask him about his Great-Uncle, Trevor Wadley, a bonafide genius / Master Maker.
“At Steamoji Kerrisdale, families can count on my commitment that they will always find an academy that is welcoming and full of wonder, fun, flow and laughter. As a father of three children, I am 100% on board with Steamoji’s compelling vision to train the next generation of builders, makers, inventors and entrepreneurs. If I could magically blanket the world with future-facing STEM skills and a growth mindset, I would, but I’m going to first start with 1,700 square feet and a community of bright apprentices right in the heart of beautiful Kerrisdale.”
- Gregg Sayer
camps
Register for Our Camps
experimentation, and invention for kids.
STEAM Goes Medieval: Creating Castles & Catapults
2025/03/17 09:00 AM ~ 2025/03/21 12:00 PM
Availability
10 spots left
Suggested Age
5 - 7
Skills
Incoming! In this camp, Apprentices will become engineers as they work in teams to build the strongest catapult and tallest tower that they can. To conquer the challenge, they'll learn about levers and mechanical advantage, building techniques and balance. As well as becoming masterful engineers, they’ll tap into their creative side and make colorful birds and mascots to launch from the catapult. On the last day, teams will face off to try and knock down their opponents' towers before their tower is tumbled, too!
Build and Code Your Own Voice Assistant
2025/03/17 09:00 AM ~ 2025/03/21 03:00 PM
Availability
8 spots left
Suggested Age
10+
Skills
Introducing our first Steamoji x CircuitMess STEM camp...
Meet Spencer - your new talkative buddy that lights up when it sees you, answers your questions and even has a joke ready when you want a laugh!
Kids will learn everything they need to know to turn a pile of parts into their very own customized voice assistant that they'll take home at the end of the week:
- Learn building skills such as soldering and parts assembly
- Code your voice assistant using Python
- Find out about the “internet of things”
- Fabricate your own 3D printed parts to personalize your new pal
- Solve problems and share ideas with other makers
Let’s Get Building!
Please note - this camp is for kids ages 10 and up. Camp price includes a take-home “Spencer” kit (retail value of $160).
The Art of Games: Plan, Make, Play
2025/03/24 09:00 AM ~ 2025/03/28 12:00 PM
Availability
9 spots left
Suggested Age
5 - 7
Crack the Code: Build your own safe!
2025/03/24 09:00 AM ~ 2025/03/28 03:00 PM
Availability
8 spots left
Suggested Age
8 - 14
Skills
- Imagine designing, coding and fabricating your very own security safe to protect your treasures from nosy siblings or curious parents. Well, it’s time to ‘unlock’ your potential! In this camp, kids will combine physical computing skills with applied design skills and their own creativity to build a working electronic safe, complete with a digital keypad, a microcontroller, servo motors and electronics.
Campers will:
Learn how to program a microcontroller (micro:bit) to control a digital PIN keypad and locking mechanism. - Fabricate the safe’s enclosure out of cardboard, laser-cut wood or 3D printed materials.
- Gain hands-on experience with 3D design software, such as TinkerCAD and Gravit Designer (now Corel Vector).
- Demystify electronics by wiring up servos, light sensors, power sources, buzzers, resistors, LEDs and other components.
- Collaborate with their fellow makers to share ideas and crack challenges.
Note: Given the high cost of electronic components, there will be an optional take-home fee of $60 if a camper wishes to take home their creation for ‘safe’-keeping.
WHY STEAMOJI WORKS
What Parents Are Saying
Riza AA
PARENT
" Laura was great at explaining how the program works and my child had a great trial run."
Amy Liu
PARENT
" Steamoji is a wonderful place for kids to tinker and learn. The facilitators are awesome and my kids just love going."
M M
PARENT
" Steamoji offers a very good program which allows kids to explore STEAM in multiple directions at their own pace in an interactive way. My kid likes it and doesn’t mind sitting there 3 hours in a row working on multiple projects. I wish we could start earlier!"
A P
PARENT
" I recommend this new age education focused extracurricular activity, especially enjoyed by my daughter and I’m impressed how fast she is developing in this program."
Ruth Liu
PARENT
" Awesome place for kids! I learned a lot about 3D printing, laser cutting, coding, and so much more!"
Logan I
PARENT
" Was a great thing to do and I learned so much! the staff are nice too!"
Vahid Pirmoradi
PARENT
" Louise is very kind and welcoming, My kids loved the experience!"
Gimbiya Zamani
PARENT
" Great service."
Neema Ejercito
PARENT
" This place, from the people, the location, the equipment to the program, is the perfect place for my scientific daughter. She prefers going here over school and hates to miss a single session. She has even calculated how many programs she should finish in order to become a Master Maker. Thank you for having this amazing space for someone like her, Gregg!"
Helen Gao
PARENT
" This is a great program for kids who are interested in hands-on science projects. There's a great variety of fun projects."
xiaobin xu
PARENT
" good new owner，nice customer service. My son love the program very much."
Logan I
PARENT
" Was a great thing to do and I learned so much! the staff are nice too!"
S H
PARENT
" If you’d like your kids to get educated in an after school program and have fun at the same time this program is great. My daughter love’s going here."
James Ham
PARENT
" Our 3 kids enjoy their time here, and learn to think about creative problem solving. I like how they record short interviews after each lesson. Thank you!"
Afolabi Iwalaye
PARENT
" Best STEM academy for kids in Vancouver! Steamoji Kerrisdale is hands down the best STEM academy for kids in Vancouver! Their after-school programs span robotics, coding, engineering, and digital arts, providing a comprehensive STEM education. The instructors are exceptional and dedicated, creating a fun, engaging environment that nurtures kids' perseverance, creativity, and problem-solving s..."
Ali Mohammadi
PARENT
" "My son loves Steamoji. He thinks it's cool and loves learning STEM stuff.""
V So
PARENT
" A huge thank you to steamoji Kerrisdale location! My son has been part of this amazing place for almost 3 years. He has gained foundational STEM skills that prepared him to high school. It is truly a well rounded stem program! And it has been so easy to book time around all his other activities. Owner Gregg is super responsive and helpful. I highly recommend this steamoji location!"
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