What Are Summer Learning Studios?
Summer Maker Studios at Dr. Hayes Educates are half-day, hands-on enrichment programs for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
These studios are designed for kids who love to create, build, cook, design, and explore how things work. Programming is intentionally non-academic and focuses on creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and real-world skills.
Studios are mixed-age by design, allowing younger students to learn alongside older peers in a supportive, structured environment.
Summer Maker
Studio Options
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Kids Can Sew: Students learn beginner sewing skills and create wearable and functional projects using real sewing machines. Projects are designed to be age-appropriate and confidence-building.
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Culinary Arts & Baking: Hands-on cooking and baking studio focused on kitchen skills, food science, measuring, and safe tool use. Students prepare and taste what they make.
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STEM Studio Exploration-based :STEM projects involving building, testing, problem-solving, and experimentation using everyday materials and tools.
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Maker & Design Studio:A creative build studio focused on tools, machines, design, and how things are made. Students work through open-ended projects that encourage innovation and collaboration.
Summer Maker Studio Program Details
JUNE 2026
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Grades: K–5
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Schedule: Monday–Thursday
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Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Location: Nashville, TN
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Tuition: $200 per child, per week
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Enrollment Cap: 12 students per studio
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Format: Half-day, hands-on enrichment (non-academic)
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Materials: All supplies and ingredients included
Summer Maker Studio Program Details
JUNE 2026
Weekly Studio Schedule (June 2026)
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Week 1 | June 1–4
Kids Can SewBeginner-friendly sewing studio focused on wearable and functional projects using real sewing machines.
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Week 2 | June 8–11
Culinary Arts & BakingHands-on cooking and baking studio focused on kitchen skills, food science, measuring, and safe tool use.
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Week 3 | June 15–18
STEM StudioExploration-based STEM projects centered on building, testing, experimenting, and problem-solving.
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Week 4 | June 22–25
Maker & Design StudioCreative build studio focused on tools, machines, design, and how things are made.
Enrollment Notes
Families may enroll by the week.
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Students attend one studio per week.
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Studios are mixed-age (K–5) by design to support collaboration and peer learning.
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This program is enrichment-based and does not include academic instruction or tutoring.
Daily Flow of Summer Studio Labs
Daily Studio Flow (9:00–12:00)
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Arrival & settle-in activity
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Hands-on studio work (stations-based)
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Snack & reset
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Continued studio projects
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Clean-up, share-out, and dismissal
WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR ?
Who This Program Is For
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Kids who enjoy hands-on learning and creating
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Families looking for enrichment, not academics
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Students comfortable in a mixed-age setting
This Program Is Not
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A full-day childcare program
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Academic remediation or tutoring
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One-on-one instruction
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Drop-Off & Pick Up Info
Students may be dropped off starting at 8:55 AM.
Prompt pick-up at 12:00 PM is required.
We do not offer afternoon childcare.
Snack Policy
Families provide a labeled peanut-free snack and water bottle daily.
All cooking ingredients are provided during Culinary Arts weeks.
Enrollment & Policies
Enrollment is weekly and space is limited.
Tuition is non-refundable once a session begins.
Instructed by Dr. Hayes
Summer Maker Studios are led by a licensed educator with extensive experience in hands-on learning, creative instruction, and small-group programming.