March-April 2024 Thurs. Aft. Bootcamp (8-12 Yrs.): OBA Centraal

(Bilingual camp taught in a combination of Dutch and English.)

A limited number of discounted places are available for kids with a Stadspas.

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Theme: Robots Making Art

During this NewTechKids bootcamp of 6 weekly workshops held at the Amsterdam Public Library near Centraal Station on Thursdays, kids ages 8-12 will channel their artistic expression by creating robot art: sculpture, drawing, music, dance and more.

Kids will dive into designing, building and coding using LEGO Mindstorms and art supplies. They’ll learn about design concepts (resources, requirements, testing, iteration, best practices) and computer science concepts (coding, algorithms, commands, loops, sequence, iteration, if-else logic, etc.).

Kids will develop creativity and innovation skills by designing, building and coding a series of robots and tech prototypes based on their own ideas. Kids will dive into building and visual programming using LEGO Mindstorms and art supplies. They’ll learn about design concepts (resources, requirements, testing, iteration, best practices) and computer science concepts (coding, algorithms, commands, loops, sequence, iteration, if-else logic, etc.).

During each class, they’ll discuss inspiring examples of technology before completing challenges in pairs and presenting their prototypes.

Our camp is ideal for children with no previous exposure to design and computer science and those who have previously participated in NewTechKids programs.

Classes will take place on Thursday afternoons from 16:30 – 18:00 on the following dates:

  • March 21 and 28, 2024
  • April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2024

Kids are asked to bring a snack and drink which they will consume at the the beginning of class.

This bilingual bootcamp will be taught by a native Dutch-speaking professional teacher with specialised training in computer science. The curriculum and workshops are based on NewTechKids’ pedagogy which focuses on concept-context learning and the use of tangible learning tools.

A minimum of 14 students is required to offer this camp. Registrants will be notified 3 days prior if the camp is cancelled and a full refund will be provided.

Location: Junior Lab, Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam, Oosterdokskade 143 (near Centraal Station)

Regular fee: €122 (includes VAT and Eventbrite registration fee)

Fee for Children with Stadspas (4 spots available): €25  (includes VAT and Eventbrite registration fee)

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