Power Mac Center Creativity Camp returns, introduces AI and Podcasting to kids

Basecamp, Power Mac Center's official training arm, allows younger learners to advance their digital expertise with the return of its Creativity Camp.

Power Mac Center's annual Creativity Camp returns

Hands-on session on AI and Podcasting for kids

Basecamp is Asia's second official Apple Professional Learning Provider. It is where parents can enroll their kids to get high-quality, impactful education that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and digital literacy using Apple Technologies.

Basecamp's Creativity Camp has opened registrations for its annual summer workshops on iPad and on the Mac for children aged 7 to 15. The camp will run from May to June 2025, and hands-on sessions will supposedly equip kids with valuable skills in 2D and 3D design, augmented reality, animation, podcasting, and Artificial Intelligence.

We offer kids and teens an exclusive opportunity to explore next-generation technologies through engaging, hands-on experiences. With guidance from expert instructors, they’ll unleash their creativity while gaining essential digital skills that will benefit them in the future. Our goal is to equip young learners with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the evolving digital landscape, said Maleng Raysag, Basecamp's head.

The first course is called the "3D and AR Creators: Build and Bring Stories to Life" where young learners are invited to dive into the exciting world of 3D Design and AR. They will learn and use easy-to-use apps and craft interactive digital models, and bring their imaginative ideas to life. The courses are scheduled for May 6 & 8, 13 & 15, 20 & 22, and 27 & 29, 2025.

The next course is the "Creative Storytelling: Podcast and Animation Fun" course, where kids will learn to write, record, and animate their own stories using the iPad. The courses are scheduled on June 3 & 5, 10 & 12, 17 & 19, and 24 & 26, 2025.

The next course is the "Digital Designers: Create in 2D & 3D". It is an interactive workshop where young artists and aspiring designers, animators, and architects explore 2D and 3D design using Mac Apps. Through hands-on learning, they will learn to design stunning models and build a strong foundation in digital art and design. It will be conducted on May 7 & 9, 14 & 16, 21 & 23, and 28 & 30.

The last course is "Make Your Own AI: Fun with Smart Technology". It is an exciting course that aims to spark curiosity about AI, which will allow kids to discover how AI works and even build their own smart models without the need for coding. It will be conducted on June 4 & 6, 11 & 13, 18 & 20, and 26 & 27.

Participants of any of these workshops can choose between morning sessions at 10AM to 12PM and afternoon sessions from 2PM to 4PM.

Creativity Camp offers courses at PHP 6,000 per student per course and is inclusive of the Apple Device used. Each course runs twice a week with two-hour sessions per day, and participants will be grouped by age for an optimal learning experience.

Reservations are limited and will be accepted on a first come, first-served basis. To secure their slot, parents must complete the required payment. The payment is non-refundable but transferable.

Payments can be conveniently made via bank deposit. The workshop will take place at the Basecamp Training Center, 3rd Floor, Glorietta 5, Ayala Center, Makati City.

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