Nov./Dec. 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: Art and Digital Creativity

NewTechKids has designed this after-school bootcamp to provide an alternative to kids’ passive tech consumption. Our classes will help them use technology to develop their creativity and explore digital art and design.

During this 7-week bootcamp on Wednesday afternoons, kids ages 8-12 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:

  • November 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2025
  • December 3, 10 and 17, 2025

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’ digital literacy curriculum developed to help kids develop important digital skills.

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: €142.14 (includes VAT and Eventbrite registration fee)

Fee for Children with Stadspas (4 spots available): €35  (includes VAT and Eventbrite registration fee)

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