2019 Fall School Vacation Bootcamp for 8-12 Years: Oct. 21-25, 2019

(Taught in a combination of Dutch and English.)

NewTechKids and Maakplaats 021, the Maker education division of the Amsterdam Public Library, have partnered to teach this all-day bootcamp which combines computer science and maker education.

Kids ages 8-12 will become tech warriors who design, build and program robots and tech prototypes to fight climate change. They’ll work in pairs or small teams to complete a series of programming and robotics challenges in the morning and hands-on, digital fabrication activities in the afternoon.

Morning: kids will discuss examples of technology before learning about computer science concepts such as programming, algorithms, commands, loops, sequence, design and if-else logic. They’ll design, build and program robots and technology prototypes in small teams using tools such as LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms.

Afternoon: kids will get hands-on experience with digital fabrication by designing with graphics software and experimenting with etching, laser and vinyl cutting, and 3D printing.

Our bootcamp will be an ideal environment for kids to invent, experiment, express their creativity and improve their collaboration skills in a fun and safe learning environment.