Apple Camp: A week of programs and coding
Hey y'all! Hows it going?
This summer has been so eventful that I have fallen behind on pretty much everything lol. I just want to hit a time reset button and start the past few weeks over lol.
Anyway, the end of July was one of our coolest and funnest weeks! The older girls had the opportunity to attend Apple Camp at our local Apple store in Kansas City, MO. There they learned how to use different programs to practice coding and eventually, they were able to code their own Sphero robot! Not only did the girls learn neat tricks and how to code the robot, they also received a cute camp shirt, certificate and Apple bracelet. But honestly the best part about this camp was the fact that it was free lol.
The girls learned a lot from the knowledgeable and helpful staff. They offered help every step of the way while encouraging them to try new things. For their final project, the girls had to code their robot and have it tell a story. They decided to make their Sphero go on a trip around the world. Sparky (their sphero) started off in Phoenix and flew across the ocean to Thailand. Then he made is way to Italy. Due to some last minute changes, the girls had to pretty much re- code everything they worked on the day before so they missed a few things they had originally done. Over all they still did a fabulous job!
Here are a few pics from their week at Apple Camp and their final project video!
Have you ever been to Apple Camp or kids hour? Let me know in the comments below!
31 comments
How exciting! It's amazing to see that this type of programs exist so it helps kids (girls specially) grow up with the confidence that they can do it! I'm glad they're getting encourage to get a bright future!
ReplyDeleteI was so pumped when I heard about it! I signed them up right then and there. I was a little concerned at first since Thai has learning issues. But she did great! It really pushed her to think bigger! I am so proud of my girls!
DeleteThis is SUCH a great program! Wow, I'd love to have my kids experience that :)
ReplyDeleteI believe all the camps are officially over but the weekly learning hour is fantastic!
DeleteSounds like a great camp and adventure! I bet they were busy and learned a lot of new things. Yeu Doi
ReplyDeleteYes they learned a great new skill and they had a blast.
DeleteSounds like a great camp and adventure! I bet they were busy and learned a lot of new things. Yeu Doi
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing experience for your kids! It's so important that they learn these skills early, it will benefit them so much later on in life.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! Especially now since technology is changing and growing so much! This will definitely help them somewhere down the road.
DeleteI had no idea that apple did the sort of thing.This is so good for kids to learn about techonolgies at a early age.
ReplyDeleteNeither did I! I didn't know about the kids hour until we arrived at camp! It is so awesome of them!
DeleteWhat an amazing experience for your kids! I am sure they learned a lot of things. I tell you this it is always good to keep them active when the are young. It will def be beneficial in the long run.
ReplyDeleteOh yes! I am always looking for fun opportunities to learn outside the house. Since we hs, it can kinds become boring to stay inside all day lol
DeleteThis apple camp looks so much fun. We really need such camp everywhere to keep our kids occupied during vacation. Kids look super cute in that t shirts.
ReplyDeleteIt really was fun! Even the parents joined in by helping their kiddos. Thank you so much, I am a little bias but I think they look cute too lol
DeleteI had no idea this existed! It looks like so much fun. Do you know if they have things for older teenagers 14+? I'd love to go with my sister next year.
ReplyDeleteI believe the camp was only for ages 7-12, but I believe the kids hours are open to 16. I would check with your local Apple Store for full details!
Deleteit seems very amazing and very interesting for children!!
ReplyDeleteIt was a great opportunity! They even have classes for adults too!
DeleteWhat a fun experience! My step son is eight and is at the age where he is always on his iPad. I bet he would love this camp!
ReplyDeleteTotally! If he is really into technology at this age he would love it!
DeleteWhat an amazing, awesome, and fun experience this must have been for the kids who attended! I will be sure to check into this next summer for my daughter.
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Yes it was! I bet she would love it, also there are camps throughout the year as well.
DeleteHad no idea the Apple Store did camps! So
ReplyDeletecool! Have to see if there are any in my area. Thanks! ��
No problem! I would definitely recommend it!
DeleteThis sounds great!!! This is the best program for children to become active and to learn about our technologies. This is the best camp for children and adult to enhance and to improve their skills.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! Great for all ages!
DeleteWhat a great program! It's important for children to become and stay active and learn new things!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! Especially how technology changes all the time!
DeleteHow absolutely wonderful! I want to get my children into coding as soon as possible and something like this camp is exactly what I'm looking for.
ReplyDeleteI am pretty sure they would love it! This allowed them to be creative and learn to skills at the same time!
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