Week #2: 2020 May Vacation Bootcamp for 8-12 Years (May 4-8, 2020)

(Taught in a combination of Dutch and English.)

NewTechKids and Maakplaats 021, the Maker education division of the Amsterdam Public Library, have partnered to teach this all-day bootcamp which combines computer science and maker education during the first week of the 2020 May school vacation.

Kids ages 8-12 will deep dive into a series of programming and robotics challenges in the morning and hands-on, digital fabrication activities in the afternoon.

Kids will become members of Division Q, a secret spy organization of technologists responsible for inventing technology and robots to stop criminal organizations.

Morning: kids will discuss examples of technology before learning about computer science concepts such as programming, algorithms, commands, loops, sequence, design and if-else logic. They’ll design, build and program robots and technology prototypes in small teams using tools such as LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms.

Afternoon: kids will get hands-on experience with digital fabrication by getting hands-on experience with graphic design software, 3D printing, and laser and vinyl cutting.

Our bootcamp will be an ideal environment for kids to invent, experiment, express their creativity and improve their collaboration skills in a fun and safe learning environment.