BEAM Experiences

What BEAM Experiences does

BEAM Experiences is a privately held Seattle-based educational enrichment company founded in 2014 that delivers project-based after-school programs, workshops, and summer camps to children in grades 3–8 (approximately ages 8–14). Its curriculum is organized around three pillars: role-playing and storytelling (anchored by a D&D Dungeon Master Academy and inclusive Dungeons & Dragons programs), art and animation (Stop-Motion Animation, Pixel Art & Animation, Video Game Design using Stencyl or Construct 3), and nature education (Bugs & Microscopes, Birding Nature Camp, Junior Backyard Bug Explorers, Birds & Botany). Programs are delivered in 90- or 120-minute weekly after-school sessions at partner schools, multi-day summer day camps at partner school and community-center facilities across the greater Seattle area, and one-time workshops or birthday parties. Underlying technology consists of widely available creative platforms (Stencyl, Construct 3) and physical maker materials (LEGO, clay, craft supplies, microscopes, binoculars), with curriculum authored in-house by a small multidisciplinary team.

The company operates on a transaction-based revenue model in which parents register children through partner schools, community centers, or BEAM's website, paying per class, camp, or workshop on a one-time-fee basis; no subscription, licensing, or recurring contract revenue is disclosed. A minimum roster of 8 students per program is required, and programs may be cancelled if that threshold is not met. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on partnerships with private schools (Meridian, Villa Academy, Westside, The Valley School, Hamlin Robinson), Seattle Parks & Recreation community centers (Phinney Ridge, Montlake), and cultural institutions (Seattle Public Library, KCLS, MoPOP, Maker Faire) for distribution and visibility rather than paid marketing. Operations are concentrated entirely in the greater Seattle area, with no national or international expansion indicated.

The team is small (11–50 employees with a named core of director Alex Bonfield, operations lead Ava Benami, and teacher Irina Ioana Jinga, who alone has reportedly worked with over 1,500 children), and the business is founder-owned with no disclosed institutional funding or external investors. Reported customer outcomes are qualitative (expanded creativity, leadership, storytelling, and science knowledge) rather than measured or benchmarked.

Name

BEAM Experiences

Legal name

BEAM Experiences

Website

https://beamexperiences.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BEAM Experiences is a Seattle-based private education company founded in 2014 that runs project-based after-school programs, summer camps, and workshops in creative technology, storytelling, and nature for children in grades 3–8 across the greater Seattle area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's After-School Enrichment & Summer Camp Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Kids & Family Learning Workshops (Family Crafts, Junior Maker Classes) (THAJAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA)

Keywords

• After-school enrichment
• Children's summer camps
• Creative technology education
• Stem enrichment programs
• Youth nature education

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. School Enrichment Programs: After-school programs offered once per week for 90 or 120 minutes. Programs are located in the greater Seattle area at partner schools.
2. Summer Camp Registration: Week-long summer day camps running from late June to mid August in the Seattle area. Camps range from 3 to 7 hours per day, with full-day and half-day options available at various partner school locations.
3. Workshops and Events: One-time events and daytime in-school enrichment classes for a wide range of ages and interests. Also includes birthday parties and special events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BEAM Experiences runs hands-on, project-based educational programs for children in grades 3-8 in the greater Seattle area. Its offerings span three formats — weekly after-school enrichment classes (90 or 120 minutes), week-long summer day camps, and one-time workshops or birthday parties — and cover creative technology (video game design with Stencyl or Construct 3, stop-motion animation, pixel art), storytelling (Dungeons & Dragons, Dungeon Master Academy), and nature exploration (birding, entomology, microscopy). Programs are delivered on-site at partner schools, community centers, and cultural institutions and are purchased directly by parents.

Product overview

BEAM Experiences offers a portfolio of hands-on educational programs for children in grades 3-8, including after-school enrichment classes, week-long summer camps, and one-time workshops. The programs include game design courses (D&D Dungeon Master Academy, Video Game Design, Action Arcade, Quest Maker), animation programs (Stop-Motion Animation, Pixel Art & Animation), and nature/science programs (Bugs & Microscopes, Birding Nature Camp, Junior Backyard Bug Explorers, Birds & Botany). Programs utilize tools including Construct 3, Stencyl, and LEGO bricks, and are delivered through partnerships with schools and community centers in the greater Seattle area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Programs serve children across multiple Seattle neighborhoods including Wallingford, Laurelhurst, West Seattle, Madison Valley, Montlake, and North Beacon Hill
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Seattle Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver educational programs and workshops through the Seattle Public Library system, providing enrichment opportunities for library community members.
• Maker FaireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation with the maker community through Maker Faire, connecting BEAM with families interested in hands-on making and creative education.
• Phinney Ridge Community CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost location for BEAM programs, providing space and access to the local community for enrichment classes and workshops.
• MoPOP (Museum of Pop Culture)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture to deliver creative educational programs aligned with maker and creative culture.
• Westside SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost location for summer camp programs in West Seattle. Students attend BEAM camps at the Westside School facility.
• Villa AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost location for BEAM programs in Laurelhurst area. Villa Academy offers Villa Ventures summer camp program featuring BEAM curriculum.
• KCLS (King County Library System)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with King County Library System to deliver educational programs and reach families across the greater King County area.
• Meridian SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost location for BEAM summer camps in Wallingford. Meridian School offers Summer Quest program featuring BEAM enrichment curriculum.
• The Valley SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost location for BEAM summer camps in Madison Valley area.
• Montlake Community CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeattle Parks & Recreation facility hosting BEAM summer camp programs through the ActiveNet registration system.
• Hamlin Robinson SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost location for BEAM summer camp programs in North Beacon Hill area.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Galileo Learning: Bay Area-based operator of innovation-focused summer day camps combining art, science, and outdoor play for K-8 children. Comparable as project-based summer enrichment delivered at multiple host school locations, with similar parent demographic.
• Engineering For Kids: National STEM enrichment franchise offering after-school programs, summer camps, and workshops in engineering, robotics, and game design for children ages 4-14. Comparable as multi-channel STEM enrichment using third-party tools delivered via school partnerships.
• Club SciKidz: National operator of STEM-focused summer day camps and after-school programs for elementary and middle school children. Comparable multi-topic science/tech enrichment delivered at host school locations.
• Mad Science: National franchise delivering hands-on science enrichment (after-school programs, summer camps, workshops, birthday parties) for K-8 children. Closely comparable model: nature/science-themed curriculum, host-location delivery, multi-channel revenue including parties.
• MakerKids: Toronto/US-based provider of maker education including game design, coding, and creative tech programs for kids. Comparable as project-based creative-tech enrichment (game design, animation) for grades 3-8 with hands-on curriculum focus.
• Snapology: National STEAM enrichment franchise offering after-school programs, summer camps, and workshops in robotics, engineering, animation, and game design for children. Comparable as project-based creative/STEM enrichment delivered through school partnerships.
• Empow Studios: US provider of STEM/creative-tech enrichment including video game design, animation, and coding programs for K-8 students. Comparable as project-based creative technology enrichment delivered through after-school and summer camp formats.
• iD Tech (iD Coding & AI Academy): Largest US operator of technology-focused summer camps and after-school programs for kids and teens. Directly comparable as STEM/creative-tech enrichment for grades 3-8 delivered through host schools and partner locations, with similar week-long summer camp format.

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Science Center: Major Seattle-based science education institution offering camps, workshops, and interactive exhibits for families and children. Comparable as a larger regional science enrichment provider with broader cultural institution scope but overlapping target audience.
• Seattle Children's Museum: Seattle-based interactive children's museum delivering hands-on creative play and enrichment programming. Comparable as a regional cultural-institution provider of K-8 enrichment programming with overlapping audience and partnership potential.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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