The Microsoft Store offers free summer camps for kids where they’ll tackle projects like Minecraft coding, movie-making, 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.
In Charlotte, The Microsoft Store is at SouthPark Mall.
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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 19-22, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Register now
July 9-12, 9 a.m. to 11 a.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
July 2-3, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Register now
July 31-August 1 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Register now
August 2-3, 4 p.m. to 6 .m. Register now
Make Your Own Movie With 3D And Mixed Reality provides students with access to Microsoft’s latest 3D drawing and movie-making technology. From character development and storyboarding to shooting and editing, students learn how to create their own movie and are encouraged to invite friends and family to their Microsoft Store hosted movie premiere at the end of the camp.
Ages: 8+
Duration: Four 2-hour sessions
June 19-June 22, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Register now
July 9-12 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Register now
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
July 2, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Register now
July 5, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Register now
July 31, 4 p.m. to 6 p.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 25-28, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Register now
July 17-20, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Register now
July 23-26, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Register now
August 14-17, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Register now