The Microsoft Store offers free summer camps for kids where they’ll tackle projects like Minecraft coding, coding a talking robot and more. They’ll learn the latest technology and complete creative projects. Check the age range for each camp. There’s one that’s for kids 6-8, and the rest are for age 8+.
Registration can fill up very quickly, so don’t delay. Note: Below are just some of the sessions. If these times don’t work for you, or if they’re filled up, there are probably more sessions.
The Microsoft Store is at Streets at Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville Rd., in Durham.
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Create a Difference in Your World supports future philanthropists and the one in ten members of Gen Z who want to start a charity by offering ways to use technology to do good. Students will develop an actionable plan for a humanitarian effort of their choice and learn about the business of fundraising, volunteering and creating awareness for their cause.
Ages: 8+
Duration: Four 2-hour sessions
June 11-14, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Register now
Code A Talking Robot With Ohbot provides students with hands-on access to the Ohbot robot, available to purchase at Microsoft.com beginning Friday, June 1, and teaches them to bring it to life by coding movements and speech.
Ages: 8+
Duration: Two 2-hour sessions
June 11-12, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Register
June 13-14, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Register
Beginners Fun with Computers and Coding is a fun and engaging way for first time coders to build a coding foundation and learn how computers and code work. At the end of the camp, students show off their new skills in a student-led session for parents.
Ages: 6-8
Duration: One 2-hour session
June 27-28, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Register now
Minecraft Coding – learn computer science with your favorite game is an inclusive and immersive experience of creating, exploring and learning code in the popular world of Minecraft with MakeCode.
Ages: 8+
Duration: Four 2-hour sessions
June 18-21, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Register now
July 2-5, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Register now
