Should you a) bury your head in the sand or hope that your child(ren) will be okay in the future or b) make sure they receive tech education that will prepare them for a tech-driven future and turn them from tech users into tech innovators?
If option B is your answer, NewTechKids is a willing partner. Check out our upcoming workshops and bootcamps for early 2026. All activities are for kids ages 8-12 and held at the Amsterdam Public Library near Centraal Station. Taught in a combination of Dutch and English by experienced instructors, kids will be introduced to basic computer science concepts by designing, building and coding a series of robots in pairs, based on fun class challenges.
Girls and boys welcome. Subsidized spots for kids from low income families with a Stadspas.
Wednesday Afternoon Bootcamp: January & February 2026
Books and movies come to life… with robots
Dates: January 28; February 4, 11, and 18, 2026
Time: 16:15–17:45
Children aged 8–12 discuss technology and design, then (working in pairs) design, build, and program a series of LEGO robots inspired by popular children’s books and movies: *WALL-E, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Home Alone, Night at the Museum*, and more.
Thursday Afternoon Bootcamp: January & February 2026
Robots that play traditional games
Dates: January 29; February 5, 12, and 19, 2026
Time: 16:15–17:45
Children aged 8–12 discuss technology and design, then (working in pairs) design, build, and program a series of robots that transform traditional games into robot-powered games.
February 23–27, 2026: Spring Break Bootcamp
Daily from Monday to Friday, 10:00–14:00
Children aged 8–12 discuss technology and design, then (working in pairs) design, build, and program a series of robots based on fun classroom challenges.
Try It Out Workshop: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 16:15–17:45
Children aged 8–12 are introduced to designing, building, and programming LEGO robots.
Try It Out Workshop: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 16:15–17:45
Children aged 8–12 are introduced to designing, building, and programming LEGO robots.
Wednesday Afternoon Bootcamp: March & April 2026
Around the world in 6 weeks… with robots
Dates: March 11, 18, and 25; April 1, 8, and 15, 2026 (no class on April 22 and 29 due to the May holiday)
Time: 16:15–17:45
Children aged 8–12 take a virtual trip around the world and design robots for different cities, cultures, and landmarks.
Thursday Afternoon Bootcamp: March & April 2026
Robots that create and exhibit art
Time: 16:15–17:45
Children aged 8–12 discover how robots can help create art—or even become art themselves.
Week #1 NewTechKids 2026 May Holiday Bootcamp: April 20–24, 2026
Daily from Monday to Friday, 10:00–14:00
Children aged 8–12 discuss technology and design, then (working in pairs) design, build, and program a series of robots based on fun classroom challenges.
Week #2 NewTechKids 2026 May Holiday Bootcamp: April 30 – May 1, 2026
Daily from Monday to Friday, 10:00–14:00
Children aged 8–12 discuss technology and design, then (working in pairs) design, build, and program a series of robots based on fun classroom challenges.