As part of WordCamp Austin 2017, we will host Austin’s fourth WordPress KidsCamp. Students 12-17 years old attending KidsCamp will have the opportunity to learn the inner-workings of WordPress, create a personal website on WordPress.com, and even learn some of the basics of HTML/CSS…all while working alongside other students in a hands-on, workshop-style class.
Ages:
WCATX17 KidsCamp is geared toward students aged 12-17 yrs old.
Description:
WP Kids Camp will be a full day workshop-style class meant to be an introduction to WordPress and geared toward the absolute newbie.
Tentative Schedule
Saturday, October 21st
- 9am: Registration
- 9-10am: (optional) Opening Plenary Session with Parent/Guardian
- 10am-12pm: KidsCamp Morning Session
- 12-1:30pm: Lunch Break (with Parent/Guardian)
- 1:30-3:30pm: KidsCamp Afternoon Session
- 3:30-4pm: KidsCamp Wrap Up
The KidsCamp will end at 4pm, however, students are welcome to attend the 4pm WordCamp keynote with their parent/guardian.
Requirements
- Working laptop with the ability to connect to wifi
- Username and password to an active account on wordpress.com.
- Desired Site/Blog Name
WordShop Outline
- Introduction to WordPress
- Posts vs Pages (organization)
- Themes
- Dashboard
- Media
- Plugins
Location
Sign-in for WP KidsCamp will take place at the entrance of Fair Market. (the WordCamp Austin venue)
Buy a Ticket
Tickets for WP KidsCamp are $10, (which includes lunch) and can be found on the WordCamp Austin Ticket page.
