Register your kids for our free workshop during Contributor Day
One of the goals of WordPress is to give a voice to everyone, no matter what the age. We’re introducing WordPress to future generations with a brand-new session during Contributor Day at WordCamp Europe.
During the workshop, kids will have the opportunity to create their own website using WordPress. In three hours, with the help of volunteers, they’ll have a chance to set up a website, choose a theme, and learn how to create different content types.
About the workshop:
- When: Thursday, June 8 from 14:00 to 17:00 Contributor Day at WCEU
- Where: Megaron Athens Conference Hall – Suite II MC 3.4. Please meet at the registration desk/main entrance at 13:30 hrs.
- Who can attend: Children between 13-16 years of age who are comfortable attending a session in English.
- Language: English. The instructor will lead the workshop in English, we will have a volunteer speaking Greek to help them if there’s something they don’t understand.
- Duration: 2 hours of working, about an hour of breaks, games, show & tell
- Capacity: 20 kids – be sure to sign up soon before space runs out
- Equipment: Each kid will need to bring their own laptop. This is important as we’ll not be able to provide equipment.
- Laptop charger
- A pen and a notebook (something to write on)
- Before the workshop:
- To create a website each kid will need an email address they can access on the day. It can be their own or a parent’s email address. We can create a temporary email address for those that don’t have one for the duration of the workshop, but we’d like to transfer it to a parent afterward. If you are a parent and don’t have a place at Contributor Day but want to register your children for the workshop, that’s fine. We’ll be logging everyone in and out at our registration desks.
How does it work?
The 3-hour workshop includes:
- 2 hours of working
- Time for breaks and games
- Show-and-tell session
- Snacks and refreshments
What are the kids going to learn?
- How to set up their own WordPress website
- How to choose a design (theme) for their website
- Types of different content – text, image galleries, video
- How to add content to their website
- Students will create their first blog post.
About the instructors:
Aida and William Jackson
Aida and William Jackson are experienced educators that have been involved in the WordPress community as speakers, organisers and volunteers since 2018 and 2010 respectively. They have taught at KidsCamps and Youth Camps in Miami, Orlando, and Jacksonville (Florida), Calgary, Alberta Canada and San Jose, Costa Rica. They are a part of the organising team for WC Jacksonville and they lead the very first Kids Meetup as part of their local meetup group. Additionally, they partnered with their local library and local Microsoft store to provide STEAM education to students,including introduction to blogging and WordPress.
Parking
Parking is available every day from 6 am to 2 am. The facility is fully signed for the convenience of drivers and pedestrians, and has 15 dedicated spaces for persons with special needs on each level.
For holders of tickets for events at the Concert Hall, the total charge is 5 €. The maximum permitted parking time is from one hour before the event begins to one hour after it ends. It is just a short walk from the Metro station, with its entrance on Kokkali Street.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a cost to attend?
No, the workshop is totally free but you will need to register your child.
Can parents attend the workshop?
We’ll be happy to have you during the workshop if you’d like to stay with your child. If you know WordPress, you can also volunteer to help out during the workshop. Let us know in the Workshop for Kids Registration Form. Space is limited, so no guarantees.
Do you cater for children with additional learning needs?
We will do our best to assist children of all abilities. If your child has needs that we should be aware of, let us know using the registration form.
Do we need to bring a laptop?
Yes. It’s important that each child has a computer to work on. We won’t be able to provide computers for anyone so we’re asking each parent to make sure their child has something to work on.
Will food and drinks be provided?
There will be plenty of water and snacks provided for the breaks during the workshop.
No spaces are available. Can my child still attend?
If the workshop appears sold out, please contact us using the Contact Form on the website. We’ll create a waitlist for everyone who didn’t sign up on time and will contact you if any of the signed up kids drop out.
My child can no longer attend. What should I do?
If you’ll not be able to attend, kindly let us know using the Contact Form on the website so we can provide your space to another child.
Is there childcare during the rest of WordCamp Europe?
Yes, childcare services are provided for free during the three conference days at WordCamp Europe, 8 – 10 June 2023. Learn more and register your child using the childcare registration form.