Free Microsoft Coding Summer Camps

Free Microsoft Coding Summer Camps at Microsoft retail stores across the country become interactive, hands-on technology classrooms where children learn by doing. The camps, designed for kids age 8-13, offer everything from video game design to digital photography to movie making to storytelling. The two-hour camps are free and drop-in (registration appreciated)!  Kids learn how to create their own games and apps, and turn their business ideas into a reality, in a fun and supportive environment.  From coding and computer science fundamentals, to movie-making and business basics, Microsoft wants to provide students with the skills they need to realize their dreams.
Every day, every week there’s something new – take a look at the first day Monday, June 18:

• 10:00 AM

  Minecraft coding – learn computer science with your favorite game camp ages 8+ Day 1

  In this free four-day, 2-hour camp series, students ages eight and up learn key fundamentals of computer programming with Minecraft, using the Microsoft MakeCode platform. By the end of the camp series, students will: Create original coding programs in their own Minecraft world.Learn new computer science concepts, such as events, coordinates, variables, and conditionals.Practice using computational, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills. This four-part camp series lasts two hours per session, and campers must attend the sessions consecutively. The parent, legal guardian, or authorized adult caregiver of every Camp participant under 17 years of age must sign a Participation Agreement upon arrival and remain in Microsoft Store for the duration of the event. No prior experience with MakeCode or Minecraft is required. Did you know students always get 10 percent off at Microsoft Store? See full terms atmicrosoft.com/student-discount.

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• 1:00 PM

  Make your own movie with 3D and mixed reality camp ages 8+ Day 1

  In this free four-day, 2-hour camp series, students ages eight and up create unique movie projects using Microsoft’s latest 3D drawing and movie-making applications. Campers feature each other in the videos alongside 3D characters and creatures, while learning movie-making basics like character development, storyboarding, shooting, editing, and sharing. By the end of the camp series, students will: · Learn how to use Paint 3D, Mixed Reality Viewer, and the Photos app for creative projects. · Complete a movie they can share with friends and family. · Participate in their own movie premiere at the final camp session. This four-part camp series lasts two hours per session, and campers must attend the sessions consecutively. The parent, legal guardian, or authorized adult caregiver of every Camp participant under 17 years of age must sign a Participation Agreement upon arrival and remain in Microsoft Store for the duration of the event. No prior experience with the Microsoft applications is necessary. Did you know students always get 10 percent off at Microsoft Store? See full terms atmicrosoft.com/student-discount.

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• 4:00 PM

  Code a talking robot with Ohbot camp ages 8+ Day 1

  This free two-day, 2-hour camp series gives students ages eight and up basic skills in robotics and coding using the Ohbot robot. Students use the Ohbot app for Windows 10 as a group, in pairs, and individually, and also create code that makes the robot move and speak. By the end of the camp series, students will: · Understand how coding and robotics work in everyday life. · Learn fundamental coding concepts in line with K-12 computer science common core standards. · Code the Ohbot robot to tell a story, sing a song, or make a joke. This two-part camp series lasts two hours per session, and campers must attend the sessions consecutively. The parent, legal guardian, or authorized adult caregiver of every camp participant under 17 years of age must sign a Participation Agreement upon arrival and remain in Microsoft Store for the duration of the event. No prior experience with coding, robotics, or Ohbot is required. Did you know students always get 10 percent off at Microsoft Store? See full terms atmicrosoft.com/student-discount.

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