frequently asked questions
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Everything. Materials, snacks, and take-home projects are all included. No hidden or extra fees.
Our program is under $21/hour for all of this: for example, $249 for a 8-session term, which works out to under $21/hour. -
Our program is designed for kiddos grades 3rd to 8th. If you feel your child should be able to attend and they are not within grades 3 to 8, please contact us.
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All workshops are facilitated by our staff and proper use of materials is demonstrated and monitored to mitigate risk. A first aid kit is available in cases of emergency.
Additionally, all employees at PDX MiniMakers are required to pass a comprehensive background check before joining our team. We prioritize your child’s well-being and safety and strive to create a secure and nurturing environment.
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Workshops run Mondays through Thursdays at select locations and typically begin shortly after school ends. Please check the specific start time for each location, as they may be different per individual school guidelines.
Workshops will not run on days when school is not in session.
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Our goal is to maintain a student-to-instructor ratio of no more than 8 students per instructor. At most workshops, we are below that ratio and usually have an assistant instructor available to help the students and the lead instructor.
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Our after school workshop is typically 1.5 hours long. Please check the start and end time of each location workshop, as they may be slightly different for each school.
Early pick-up can be arranged. Parents/Guardians– please email or call us in advance so that we can be prepared for your student’s departure and minimize class disruption.
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From the Workshops page:
Select your child’s school or desired workshop location
Select ‘Add to Cart’ and finalize your purchase, including your and your child’s details on the registration form
You will receive an email confirmation from us within 2-4 days after registration
Contact us if you have any issues or questions!
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Yes! Light snack and snack time are provided. Please let us know during registration if your child has any allergies or dietary restrictions. Kids are also welcome to bring their own snack from home.
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Yes! Any economically vulnerable families should contact us so we can understand your situation and meet your needs. We strive to provide 1-2 scholarships per 10 students
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Please contact us to assess whether it would make sense for your child to enroll.
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Our after school program’s refund and cancellation policy can be found here on our website: https://www.pdxminimakers.com/refund-policy
Please reach out to us at contact@pdxminimakers.com with any further questions about our policy.
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Yes we do! Stay tuned for our 2027 Summer Camps!
