Apple: Free Summer Workshops for Kids

This summer Apple retail stores are offering free “camps” for kids. The three-hour workshops range from creating movies, music, slideshows and photography.

You must register, as you can imagine space will be limited, but there is no limit to how many your child can attend. Apple stores will supply all the equipment needed, but you can bring your own Mac laptop running Mac OS X or cameras if you have them. Kids are also encouraged to bring favorite photos, movies, and music to use in their projects.

The workshops are recommended for kids ages 8-12, and a signed Camp Permission Statement (PDF) and copy of their registration confirmation is required. Parents must accompany kids under the age of 13 for the entire workshop.

Here are the workshops being offered:

• Movie Workshop: Lights. Camera. Action.
  Kids learn how to make a movie in the time it takes to watch one.
• Music Workshop: Ready to rock?
  Kids record a song and burn it to a CD so they can share it.
• Photo Workshop: Point. Shoot. Share.
  The iPhoto Workshop will show kids the basics of digital photography.
• Presentation Workshop: Take the stage.
  Kid create a slick slideshow with movies, music, photos, and charts and graphs and learn how to present it all to an audience.

Apple offers workshops and programs for kids year-round. Check out their youth website for details.