May-July 2025 Tech, Art & Creativity 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: Technology, Art and Creativity

NewTechKids is introducing a new after-school bootcamp with classes aimed at fighting kids’ passive tech consumption by helping them use technology to explore new forms of art, design and creativity.

During this 8-week bootcamp on Wednesday afternoons, kids will discover that apps and tech devices aren’t only for scrolling, watching videos, gaming and messaging. They’ll learn how to use them to create and produce a portfolio of digital art.

Each week, kids will create using different art forms, including web-based drawing, pixel art, stop motion, animation and music beat making. We’ll also introduce kids to AI through AI art, discussing the ethical side of generative AI, explaining how prompts work and providing guidance on how to formulate effective prompts. Kids will also acquire an understanding of user interfaces and practice navigating app and tablet functionalities.

Classes will take place on Wednesday afternoons from 16:15 – 17:45 on the following dates:

  • May 14, 21, 28
  • June 4, 11, 18, 25
  • July 2

Kids are asked to bring a snack and drink which they will consume at 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 12 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 (basement), Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam, Oosterdokskade 143 (near Centraal Station)

Regular fee: €172.34 (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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