3D printing for kids and families
Your kid dreams up a keychain, a game piece, or a gift for Grandma, designs it, and watches it print layer by layer. Along the way they build real STEM and business skills. Join a camp interest list, get help with a home printer, or order a gift you can't find in a store.
The short answer
Z-Access helps Phoenix-area families learn 3D design and printing together, building hands-on STEM and real-world business skills. Kids ages 7 to 17 can join a summer or winter break camp interest list, parents can book a free call for printer questions, and anyone can order a custom print.
New for spring and summer 2027
Live online camps and workshops for kids 6 to 13, with or without a 3D printer. Join from anywhere.
Sound familiar?
Here's where we come in.
“My kid watches 3D printing videos for hours.”
Camp will turn watching into making. Each camper will design a project on a computer, then take home what they printed.
Join a camp interest list“We want a printer, but we don't know which one.”
Take our 2-minute quiz: six questions about who will use it and what they want to make, then three real printers to compare and a printable shopping guide.
Take the printer quiz or book a free 10-minute call“We bought a printer and it's gathering dust.”
Book a hands-on appointment and we'll come to you. We'll get it running, and your kid gets to see how it works.
Book an appointment“I want something hands-on, with less screen time.”
At camp, kids will use a screen to design, then spend the rest of the time building, testing, and holding something real.
See camp details“Is a 3D printer safe to have at home?”
Hot parts, good airflow, and who does what all matter. Our free Start Here guide covers the basics for families.
Get the free guide“I need a gift that means something.”
A lithophane turns a family photo into a keepsake that lights up. Hype chains make game day.
Order a printWhat kids get from making things
3D printing starts on a screen and ends with something they can hold. Along the way, kids build skills that last longer than the print.
Hands-on STEM
Kids measure, design, test, and try again. That's engineering, learned by building something real.
Problem solving
When a print fails, they work out why and fix it. It's the same habit that helps in class, at work, and at home.
Real-world business skills
Older kids and teens can learn to design a product, work out what it costs, and sell it: skills for a side hustle now and a career later.
Camps for ages 7 to 17
Join a list and you'll register before anyone else. No payment, no commitment.
Have a high schooler? See summer experiences for grades 9 to 12, with a business and engineering focus.
Homeschool family or learning pod? Book a program or session for your group, or book a 30-minute video call to talk it through.
Start with our free family guide
Ten things to know before your family's first 3D print: safety, the right material, first projects, and what to do when a print fails.
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Questions parents ask
What will my child learn?
How to turn an idea into a 3D model, measure and test it, and improve it after a failed print. Older kids and teens also learn to price, sell, and deliver what they make, skills for a side hustle now and a career later.
What ages are Z-Access camps for?
Our camps are for ages 7 to 17, grouped by age and experience. For summer camp, choose your child's age in summer 2027. For winter break camp, choose their age now.
Does my child need 3D printing experience?
No. We plan to group campers by experience, so beginners and kids who already design their own models both get the right challenge.
When will camp dates and prices be announced?
They're set: see camp weeks, workshop dates, and prices. Sign-ups open soon, and families on the interest list hear first.
Can you help us choose a printer for home?
Yes. Book a free 10-minute call and tell us what your family wants to make. We'll help you narrow it down.
Do you work with homeschool families and learning pods?
Yes. We can run a multi-week program or a one-time session for your group. Send a program request and we'll follow up.