
Toy Making & Coding Camp
Welcome to a unique camp where kids don’t follow templates – they design, build, and program their own toys entirely from scratch! This hands-on adventure invites children aged 5–12 to explore creativity, coding, and engineering, combining technology with craft, imagination, and problem-solving.
What kids will experience:
Foundations of Coding – Using friendly, age-appropriate programming tools and playful challenges, campers learn key coding concepts such as sequences, loops, and logic while making their toy creations interactive and dynamic.
Design & Build Your Toys from Scratch – Children plan, design, and construct their toys from scratch, using wood, 3D-printed parts, and craft materials. Along the way, they explore engineering principles and learn how mechanical and electronic systems work.
Integrate Sensors, Motors & Technology – Bring toys to life with simple electronics, motors, and sensors. Campers experiment with creative applications such as:
- Motorized moving parts or spinning elements
- Light or sound sensors that trigger toy reactions
- Interactive displays or motion-activated features
- Basic robotics concepts to make toys respond to touch or movement
By combining scratch-built creations with digital interactivity, campers gain hands-on experience in coding, engineering, and problem-solving in a fun, engaging way.
Outdoor Exploration & Creative Play – The camp also includes playful activities that combine movement, imagination, and problem-solving:
- Designing obstacle courses or toy challenges
- Brainstorming improvements to toy functionality
- Collaborative play to test and iterate designs
Teamwork & Problem Solving – Kids work in small groups, strengthening communication, cooperation, and creative problem-solving as they tackle design and coding challenges together.
Showcase & Celebration – At the end of the week, campers present their scratch-built, interactive toys — from prototypes to fully functional demonstrations — to their parents, celebrating what they’ve imagined, built, and programmed.
Why this camp is special:
- Kids build and code toys entirely from scratch, no templates involved
- Combines coding fundamentals with hands-on toy engineering and crafts
- Encourages creativity, critical thinking, and interactive play
- Blends indoor projects, tech challenges, and playful outdoor activities
- Delivered in both German and English, so kids can learn and experiment comfortably in either language
- Perfect for kids of all experience levels, from beginners to young inventors
Practical info & what to bring:
Bring morning snack (Znüni), lunch, afternoon snack (Zvieri), drinks, and outdoor-ready clothing.
We speak German and English.
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