Digital Tinkering - Code to Cardboard
*On Hiatus Till Fall 2021
Calling all coding curious and creative campers! Join us as we push the boundaries between science, art, technology and engineering!
Tinkerers will get introduced to block based coding using BBC micro:bit as they construct and control a variety of whacky, whimsical, and wonderful creations. They’ll have opportunities to combine large cardboard projects with electronics and robotics (LEDs, servo motors etc) and other craft supplies.
Scholarships are available!
Tinkering School is committed to making our programs available to everyone. We offer scholarships on a pay-what-you-can basis while funds last. Please don’t hesitate to email us at info@tinkeringschool.com to inquire about how to apply!
Every session has a new mystery project theme!
It's always a surprise and who knows what projects campers might end up dreaming up and creating – a robotic dinosaur that roars when it senses light? Or a sword that glows when held high? The sky's the limit!
AGES: 9 - 14
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Tuition: TBD
Materials: ($75+ retail value - included in tuition)
Digital Tinkering Kit and free shipping
Cardboard and Building Supplies Kit and free shipping
No programming/coding experience required. See technology requirements below.
Waitlists: If your preferred session is full, be sure to still add your name to the waitlist. Spots occasionally open up and it’s free of charge to join.
Note: sessions must meet minimum enrollment in order to run.
Session Times: 4:00 - 5:30pm (PST)
Dates: TBD
Our online camps have a maximum 1:6 staff to camper ratio. Every tinkerer receives lots of attention and support, and our camps provide genuine interactive collaboration and engagement.
Curious about our other online programs?
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MARS MISSIONS
CATALYST 2.0 - Building Big At Home
Additional Program Information & Resources
Materials from around the home:
We encourage campers to incorporate household materials into their Catalyst and Digital Tinkering projects. This is in no way required, but if you have time to collect a few of these items, it could be useful for your campers to have them on hand.
Extra AA batteries
Extra cardboard
Extra sheets of paper
Pencils / Crayons / Pens
Scissors
Balls of various sizes (marbles to grapefruit)
Cotton balls
Toilet paper cardboard tubes
Spoons and other utensils
Zoom
Digital Tinkering Camp - Technology Requirements
If you have a desktop or laptop computer, iPad or tablet, you can code!
Mac or PC computer: you can access the web-based coding program with your standard internet browser. (See recommended browser versions here).
iPad or tablet: you can download a free app and pair your device with your micro:bit using bluetooth.
Additional tech instructions / support will be provided in your welcome letter before camp begins.
Online after school Tinkering focuses on four goals:
Becoming better teammates and friends
Learning from interesting failures
Trying harder than usual
Making the most with what we have on hand
