YouthSpark Programs get kids of all ages coding games and apps, creating digital art, powering up their study skills, and having a blast in the process.
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DigiGirlz two-hour Workshop
Join the fun at your Microsoft Store, where girls ages 14-18 will explore the importance of computer science and how it can enhance the things they already love to do. Learn what it’s like to work in the tech industry—and how you can turn your passion into a rewarding career in technology. This free, two-hour Workshop includes inspiring presentations by leading women in the industry, an in-depth Q&A session, a hands-on Hour of Code session, and more. Discover more and register at your Microsoft Store.
YouthSpark Camps
See your child’s creativity and confidence shine through hands-on learning experiences with the latest technology. Join us at Microsoft Store for free 90-minute Hour of Code™ Workshops for kids ages 8 and over. Kids ages 8-12 and 13 and over will learn how to create digital art in our Fresh Paint Workshops. Kids ages 6-8 will learn to tell stories with Make Your Own Story with PowerPoint and Word. Discover more about these and other YouthSpark Camps at your Microsoft Store. Discover these camps and more at your Microsoft Store.
YouthSpark Field Trips
Book a YouthSpark Field Trip at Microsoft Store where kids get hands-on as they learn to code, design games, and get creative with the latest apps and technologies. Our all-new Field Trips introduce them to Touch Develop, PicsArt, and Surface Pro 4 to get them familiar with the coding environment while exploring and having fun. YouthSpark Field Trips are free, two-hour events for students 8 and older. Contact your local Microsoft Store, and ask for the Community Development Specialist to book your Field Trip today.
YouthSpark Classes
Go back to school with new productivity and organizational skills for the classroom and life. Productivity Tools for School is our new, in-depth, four-part YouthSpark Class series designed to empower students ages 13 and older with critical organizational and technology skills to help them do more throughout their education and career. Our Office Student Productivity Workshop teaches students how to have more fun studying and get creative with Office 365, which includes their favorite apps like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Discover these classes and more at your Microsoft Store.
Extend your experience
Microsoft Imagine
YouthSpark Camps include tutorials from Microsoft Imagine for programs like ProjectSpark, TouchDevelop and Kodu Game Lab! Whether you’re building a game, designing an app, or launching a project, Microsoft Imagine will help you develop your idea and boldly bring it to life. For free coding activities to extend your YouthSpark Camp experience, visit Microsoft Imagine.
