3D Design & Modeling
The 3D Design & Modeling camp, offered by Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, teaches children aged 8-12 how to create 3D models using Tinkercad and p...
▌ Editor's read The 3D Design & Modeling camp is a day camp for children aged 8-12, offered by the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. The camp focuses on teaching participants how to use Tinkercad for 3D modeling and prepare their designs for 3D printing. The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 107 reviews. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. As a program of a municipal parks and recreation department, it is likely to be well-integrated into community services. The website does not provide specific information on staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for instructors. Social media handles for the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District are @haywardrec on Instagram and HaywardRec on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
3D Design & Modeling is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 7–16
- Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Address: 278 Hampton Road, Hayward, CA 94541
- Cost notes: USD. Resident pricing. An additional $30 Materials Fee is due to the Instructor at the first day of camp.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about 3D Design & Modeling
- What ages does 3D Design & Modeling accept?
- 3D Design & Modeling is open to children ages 7–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does 3D Design & Modeling cost?
- 3D Design & Modeling publishes $279/week for the standard session. USD. Resident pricing. An additional $30 Materials Fee is due to the Instructor at the first day of camp. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are 3D Design & Modeling's hours?
- 3D Design & Modeling runs 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs 3D Design & Modeling?
- 3D Design & Modeling is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does 3D Design & Modeling provide lunch?
- 3D Design & Modeling does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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