OBA Reigersbos Summer Bootcamp (8-12 Yrs.): July 14-18, 2025

(Bilingual camp taught in a combination of Dutch and English by a professional, native Dutch teacher. Subsidized spots for kids from low-income families with a Stadspas. Stadpas number required.)

Theme: Books and Films Come to Life…with Robots

During this NewTechKids school holiday bootcamp held at OBA Reigersbos, kids ages 8-12 will be introduced to tech invention and learn how to design, build and code robots and tech prototypes. They will invent robots for films like “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, “How to Train Your Dragon”, WALL-E, and more.

Working in pairs and using LEGO robotics kits and art supplies, kids will design, build and code using their imagination and creativity. 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.). They’ll present their robots at the end of each day.

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

Children who successfully complete the bootcamp will receive a NewTechKids diploma.

Classes will take place everyday from 15:30 – 17:00 on the following dates:

  • July 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, 2025

This bilingual camp 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 bootcamp. Registrants will be notified 3 days prior if the camp is cancelled and a full refund will be provided.

Location: OBA Reigersbos, Rossumplein 1, Amsterdam Southeast

Stadspas Fee: €5 (includes VAT and Eventbrite registration fee, Stadspas number will be checked)

Regular Fee: 75 euro for normal admission (includes VAT and Eventbrite registration fee)

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