Health & Fitness
What is Maker Camp?
Perhaps you've seen the ads about Maker Camp on national TV and on YouTube advertising. Perhaps you've read about it here on Patch. Some hints on finding (or making your very own) Maker Camp.
What is Maker Camp?
Maker Camp is a series of activities led remotely and at affiliate sites around the country, where the participants join in via Google+. The camp starts on July 8th and runs for 6 weeks.
How to Participate in Maker Camp?
You can participate either by setting up your own Maker Camp site by logging in at 11:00 AM starting July 8th, or by joining in at a Maker Camp affiliate site.
To set up your own Maker Camp, invite the children around you and gather materials identified by the Maker Camp website. Then join in on the Google+ Hangout at 11:00 AM, or view the recorded sessions and follow along. Want to go solo? Parents may simply work with their kids, or 13+ aged youth may follow along on their own by logging into the hangout.
http://makezine.com/maker-camp/
To join in at an Affiliate Site: Libraries, museums, community centers and local businesses have signed up to be affiliate sites. Check here for the location nearest you: http://makezine.com/maker-camp/affiliate-map/
Activities
Themed by week, each day's activity is a separate project. Can't make a day? It's ok. You haven't fallen behind.Activities are identified Monday-Friday, with special weekend activities.
- Week 1 (starts Jul 8th) Makers in Motion
- Week 2 (starts Jul 15th) Create the Future!
- Week 3 (starts Jul 22nd) Fun & Games
- Week 4 (starts Jul 29th) Art & Design
- Week 5 (starts Aug 5th) DIY Music
- Week 6 (starts Aug 12th) Make: Believe
Schedules
The schedule varies by camp location. Please check the links on the affiliates map for each location's scheduled participation.
http://makezine.com/maker-camp/affiliate-map/
Who can participate?
Accompanied youth or teens 13+ may participate.
Is there a cost to participate?
Anyone can join in on Google+ from home for free. If you participate at a location, the location may suggest donations or charge a fee to cover expenses. Please check individual location websites for more information.
Locations may limit the number of participants each day. Please contact the locations for participation guidelines.
Want more Making?
And if you plan on attending the Orange County Mini Maker Faire (a local celebration of making things), the deadline for Earlybird discounted tickets is July 1st!
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5577829438/?ref=estw