3D Printing for Kids

Discover the Magic of 3D Printing for Kids

The Young Maker proudly launches its 3D Printing for Kids — a hands-on workshop designed to introduce young learners to one of today’s most exciting maker technologies.
In just three hours, students will experience how imagination turns into reality through the science and engineering behind 3D printing. From learning how digital models are created to watching their own designs come to life, this bootcamp inspires curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

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What Kids Will Learn in the 3D Printing Bootcamp

Under the guidance of experienced instructors, students will explore every step of the 3D printing process — from digital CAD design to printing and assembly.
The session is structured to give children a complete maker experience, helping them understand not just what 3D printing is, but how it works.

Lesson Highlights:

  • Learn how 3D printers work — nozzles, filament, and extrusion.

  • Discover key printing concepts such as slicing, layer height, infill patterns, and supports.

  • Design in CAD and turn your digital model into a real 3D-printed object.

  • Observe live 3D printing demonstrations and interact with real printed parts.

By the end of the class, every student will have hands-on experience with professional-grade 3D printers — understanding the same principles used by engineers, product designers, and inventors around the world.

Project Highlight: Build Your Own Mechanical Mouse

The highlight of this holiday bootcamp is a hands-on mechanical mouse project.
Each child will print, assemble, and customize their own moving 3D-printed toy. Through this activity, students learn essential concepts in mechanical engineering, including how joints and gears fit together to create movement.

This hands-on approach nurtures not only STEM skills but also perseverance, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning — key traits for future innovators.

What Else Can You 3D Print?

To spark creativity, the workshop also showcases a range of fascinating 3D-printed creations, including:

  • Mini statues and creative figurines

  • Ancient relics inspired by historical artifacts

  • Photo lithophanes that glow beautifully when illuminated

These examples encourage children to imagine the endless possibilities of 3D printing — from art and architecture to robotics and product design.

Nurturing the Next Generation of Young Makers

At The Young Maker, our mission is to help every child discover the joy of creating.
Through our STEM and coding workshops, including 3D Printing for Kids, we empower young learners to explore the intersection of creativity and technology — building skills that will shape their future in an increasingly digital world.

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