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Free Apple Camp for Kids with Complimentary Youth-Sized Apple Camp T-Shirt @ Apple

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Jamesph on 18/12/2018 - 17:27 apple.com (4658 clicks)
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All campers will receive a complimentary youth-sized Apple Camp T-shirt.

Apple Camp
Kids aged 8 to 12 can expand their digital creativity through hands-on projects at Apple. Campers choose one of three tracks, then spend 90 minutes a day for three days at a local Apple Store immersed in their chosen subject.

CAMP PROGRAMS

Coding with Sphero Robots
Kids aged 8 to 12 will learn how to solve problems logically through the fundamentals of code.

Beat Making and Songwriting with GarageBand
Kids aged 8 - 12 will discover how to create beats and build their own songs using GarageBand on iPad.

Telling Stories with Clips
In this three-day session, kids aged 8 to 12 will explore how to tell stories with video using the Clips app.

Education Coding Class Songwriting Video Clip

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  • mafmouf on 18/12/2018 - 17:30
    +88

    The brainwashing begins so early :(

    • elitistphoenix on 18/12/2018 - 17:33
      +51

      Step 1. Repeat after me kids! "$50 is a normal price to pay for a cable!"

      • TheDukeOfNukem on 18/12/2018 - 18:53
        -6

        50 is a steal.

        I remember when my charger died years back, JB wanted 119 for a new one.

        I just sold the whole computer to someone on Gummie and bought a Chromebook (which has a normal ass PC charger) for 200. Or 250, I forget, it's been a few years and the missus was officially the one who bought it.

      • garage sale on 18/12/2018 - 23:18

        official google pixel usb-c cable is $39 US which about $50 AU, so you are right.

        https://store.google.com/product/usb_type_c_usb_type_c

        Ligtning to USB-C cable is $29 so actually cheaper than google cable

        https://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MQGJ2FE/A/usb-c-to-lig…

        I'm an android user by the way.

        • Ozsaver88 on 19/12/2018 - 09:27

          Your argument is valid for Google vs Apple phones. Luckily they are not the only mobs making or selling cables !!

    • INFIDEL on 18/12/2018 - 17:34
      +15

      iDoctrination

      • Diji1 on 18/12/2018 - 20:28
        +1

        Are you going to come up with one for Google who is intent on showing harmful advertisements to children while their moronic parents carry on about how they'll be "left behind" if they don't have a tablet?

        • garage sale on 19/12/2018 - 08:34
          +2

          the chrome book vs ipads in schools was an interesting battle.

          problem for google was it’s not just a matter of providing a device with chrome, you need the educational material (apps) for the kids and support material for the teachers ( documentation and training) and they never invested in that to the same degree that apple did.

          problem for google is that there is no money for them to contribute to the educational sector …they don’t sell software unlike microsoft, and they don’t sell hardware unlike apple and dell.

    • AustriaBargain on 18/12/2018 - 20:30
      +2

      Plenty of kids have iPhones, I don’t know about here but in the US 87% of all teens are using an iPhone. It’d be more weird if Apple didn’t offer Aussie kids a chance to get into something creative that could lead to professional work even in their teen years.

      • bchliu on 18/12/2018 - 20:49
        +1

        "But mommmmm.. all the other kids at school have iphones".
        Simply not true in all accounts

        • AustriaBargain on 18/12/2018 - 21:26
          +1

          Not in all accounts, probably half and half in Australia. Too lazy to check. But it is true that iOS is a dominant platform, just like windows was for the last 20 years. Mobile is replacing pc and learning today how to edit a movie or code some game will give your kids a big head start. Plus they already want Apple mobile devices anyway. And Apple won’t sell your user data like google will. If your kid is interested in any of these things in this program, then it’s a pretty good deal.

          • bchliu on 18/12/2018 - 22:02

            @AustriaBargain: I suggest you research facts before talking rubbish.

            https://www.idc.com/promo/smartphone-market-share/os

            Apple (iOS) accounts for less than 15% of all mobile phone sales in the world.
            Most personal data that is sold is not directly through Google, nor Apple. But through the crap that you sign up to via "Free" applications or social media that has their clauses buried under 30 pages of T&Cs.

            • AustriaBargain on 18/12/2018 - 22:09
              +5

              @bchliu: Sorry I should have checked, it’s 82% of teens in America own an iPhone: http://www.businessinsider.com.au/82-percent-of-american-tee…

            • garage sale on 18/12/2018 - 22:39
              +1

              @bchliu: the 15% is world market adults and kids, I think the remark was at school kids are predominately iphones. My son has android, most of his friends have iphones and he wanted one also but I said we are too poor so I got him an android, often his friends phones are hand me downs from parents, and the Imessage and facetime ecosystem seems to be what other parents seem to use a lot with their kids. I'm talking primary school.

          • RefusdClassification on 19/12/2018 - 05:39

            @AustriaBargain: Mobile devices aren't meant for real "productive" work; that's what Desktop PCs and Laptops are for. Hence kids prefer mobile devices.

            • DavidFong on 19/12/2018 - 08:33
              +1

              @RefusdClassification: So true … after the initial fad of 'iPads for everyone in management', I don't see anyone coming to a meeting equipped with an iPad anymore (and actually do anything with it). For real work, bring a (thankfully, nowadays much lighter) laptop…

              Sitting on international flights, tablets are used purely consumption devices. Extremely rare to see anything even mildly educational (I do sometimes use educational apps, on my Android phone or iPod). Anyone working on a document (or coding) is using their laptop.

    • Ozsaver88 on 19/12/2018 - 09:30

      Yeah, Catch'em young sponsored by Apple church.

    • pantsparty on 18/12/2018 - 17:35
      +8

      Free childcare plus your kids might learn something plus they get a free T-shirt

      • pennypincher98 on 18/12/2018 - 17:41
        -3

        Free childcare

        They are literally in an Apple store.

        Your kids might learn something

        Hopefully that's how much of a rip off Apple is becoming.

        They get a free t-shirt

        More advertising for Apple.

        I guess it's more of a limited edition activity to do.

        • pantsparty on 18/12/2018 - 17:42
          -3

          Haha right, so your real question was not “how is this a bargain” but was “which sucker will reply to my comment so I can tell everybody how much I hate Apple”. Well done sir, you played me like a fiddle and made yourself look like a hero

          • pennypincher98 on 18/12/2018 - 17:43
            +3

            @pantsparty: Ummm.. Okay? Maybe look who's replied.

            • pantsparty on 18/12/2018 - 17:45
              -1

              @pennypincher98: You are truely the superior Internet forum user. I would let you pinch my pennies anyday - you can save them away to buy yourself an iPhone!

              • pennypincher98 on 18/12/2018 - 17:52
                -1

                @pantsparty:

                to buy yourself an iPhone!

                And why would I do that? Loses all purpose of trying to save in the first place..

      • carlenet on 18/12/2018 - 18:13
        +2

        Not free childcare as parent/guardian must remain in store for the duration.

      • tanastra on 18/12/2018 - 21:24

        Free Apple for lunch ?

    • garage sale on 18/12/2018 - 18:10

      coding camp or lego mindstorn is $90-$120 per day …..this is free ……

  • asa79 on 18/12/2018 - 18:04
    +5

    What's the hate in this it's probably mostly the same stuff they would learn at school

  • garage sale on 18/12/2018 - 18:06
    +11

    seems cool , kids get to code 3 x 90 min sessions , while parents can do their shopping.

    the principals of coding are the same regardless of platform as are editing on garage band.

    the skills they learn they can take and use on raspberry pi, or editing skills on free software.

    blocky was written by google and runs on windows, android, ios and os x so once your kids get the idea of coding whatever you have at home they can adapt.

    i sent my kid to coding camp during holidays, it was $90 per day ….and we had to supply the laptop.

    if your kid goes to a school that doesn’t give them the chance to develop coding or multimedia skills then this is an option.

    if you hate apple and rather your kid did nothing don’t complain if they get left behind the rest of the class.

    my son has ipad as tablet at home, windows 10 at school and his phone is android ….kids adapt to whatever is handy.

    • LurvinOZB on 19/12/2018 - 17:44

      Parent/ Guardian must be present i think.

  • klownvandamn on 18/12/2018 - 18:07
    -8

    Not a single useful comment or feedback to my question Lul getting negged by 🐑

    • garage sale on 18/12/2018 - 18:14
      +2

      it’s a bargain because coding camp or lego mindstorn is $90-$120 per days and this is free.
      you code mindstorn robot on ipad anyway,

      so it’s a bargain because most places charge for passing on these skills outside of a tax funded class room.

      you shouldn’t be down voted for asking a sensible question ….

    • silvertone on 18/12/2018 - 18:16
      +5

      Says the person who has never made a single bargain post here. Yeah luls bro…

    • pennypincher98 on 18/12/2018 - 18:36

      Yeah, that's the way with these threads.

      It's a nice limited time activity for kids to do that gives parents to do shopping etc but seriously everything about this promotion screams advertising and psychological marketing.

      You can code as much as you like with Unity, but it can get more advanced if needed. This is basically like Khan Academy?

      • garage sale on 18/12/2018 - 22:42

        the thing with getting kids to code is collaboration, on their own it's hard to get them fired up, put them in a group and they work togther as they like to work and interact with other kids.

  • Robin2012 on 18/12/2018 - 18:12

    cool

  • Autonomic on 18/12/2018 - 18:34
    +4

    You have to hand it to them, Apple does some cool things.

  • blerk on 18/12/2018 - 18:48

    Bah @ lack of NSW locations outside of Sydney.

  • Daabido on 18/12/2018 - 18:53

    Can I get cashback?

  • [Deactivated] on 18/12/2018 - 18:55

    Read this as free apple cider for kids at first… lol

  • gasman70 on 18/12/2018 - 18:55
    -5

    Indoctrination Camp. Disgusting.

  • Cyan9 on 18/12/2018 - 19:03

    Yes, of course it’s evil because it’s Apple “indoctrination”. /eyeroll

    Bet if Microsoft or Google did the same thing it’d be a wonderful educational service and not indoctrination at all.

    • pennypincher98 on 18/12/2018 - 19:11

      Google - Search, Chrome, YouTube etc.
      Microsoft - Bing, Edge, Xbox, Windows etc.
      Apple - Safari ???

      Like it or not, almost everyone submits themselves to Google and Microsoft already.

      • Cyan9 on 18/12/2018 - 19:18
        +3

        Absolutely. However in the spectrum of “messed up stuff corporations do” offering a few free classes for kids on equipment that has their brand name on it is pretty low level.

        • pennypincher98 on 18/12/2018 - 20:18
          -1

          Yeah I do get that. It's similar to Coles Little Shop, marketing genius from one perspective but slightly "messed up" at the consumer level. Both bait kids.
          BUT Apple have been very strategic about how they have done these "free classes". It's essentially an extended iPad demo to get them to nag their parents because everyone in marketing knows pester power = sales. Kids are the most efficient market to invest in.
          Gets parents in the door and their kids too. After the third session kids will be like "Mummy can I have an iPad Pro for Christmas" or put it on their Santa list.
          Of course, they're in an Apple Store so I wouldn't be surprised if some parents stick around to supervise. 90 minutes of browsing the latest products - just in time for Christmas!

          I'll put aside the argument that you can do free coding yourself for now, but park this here.

          • skiidshooter on 18/12/2018 - 21:21
            +6

            @pennypincher98: Clear example of 'overanalysing' a simple situation. I worked at the Apple store for a few years whilst going through uni. I was offered the opportunity to help out with the camp a few times and can tell you that the intention never really was to provide an extended iPad demo.. We actually had some kids bring in Samsung devices and we still had them involved throughout the camp. Particularly, we spent a day with pencil and paper, discussing and going through creative ideas for their own personal story which they would film using their devices. So 1/3 of the camp session had nothing to do with Apple itself. Before we got started on the day with the kids, we discussed amongst ourselves how we could make it fun for them, interacting with them to make sure they are learning something and walking out with a bit more brain power. But hey, lets be a sheep and rag on Apple?

            • pennypincher98 on 18/12/2018 - 21:37

              @skiidshooter: Even though it may not be an intention, it is undoubtedly a byproduct. Surely you can see this?

              This isn't even about Apple anymore in case you haven't realised. This is about strategic marketing wrapped up as something else. If Microsoft was going to do the same thing on their Surfaces, I'd say the same thing.
              This is about creating an impact with children because very soon their parents will equip them with a phone and/or tablet.

              Trust me, everyone tries and does this. It's just Apple are the best at packaging it up.

              I've seen how Apple Stores, Samsung Stands, even the specialists at HN work. I've either been in the role myself or had a close family friend who has.

              Yes it's nice for the kids to have a great time. But yes, it's a business. All businesses seek to make money.

              Not overanalysing, just seeing it for what it is. Like Coles Little Shop - brought joy to kids (and adults?) and a truckload of extra revenue to Coles.

          • garage sale on 18/12/2018 - 22:46
            -1

            @pennypincher98: well google or microsoft aren't organising free classes for kids over school holidays to get together and code, so you work with what you can get.

            Google and Microsoft probably don't think it's worth the investment of time or money.

            I believe the raspberry pi foundation are setting up in Australia in 2019, you can always organize something with them if you want to save kids from the corporates, but that might involve actually doing something.

            • pennypincher98 on 19/12/2018 - 05:20

              @garage sale:

              but that might involve actually doing something.

              Oh look another keyboard warrior. Hope you get what are you wanting from insulting other people.

              • garage sale on 19/12/2018 - 08:15

                @pennypincher98: don’t think it’s insulting people, all i said is that apple is doing something for free, and if people want to bag them for it then come up with something better.

                i lobied hard ( invested over 50 hours of my time in research and meeting with teachers and sending emails) to get coding at my sons school in primary school after seeing it being done at some other schools in early years. Some people might just complain that their school doesn’t offer coding. to do this i had to find other schools that had early year programs, what they involved and what were key to success and feed it into the school co-ordination for consideration.

                microsoft and dell invest a lot in coding at schools, that doesn’t make them evil as schools aren’t forced to buy dell or microsoft products. a

                apple also invest a lot in the education sector, that also doesn’t make them evil as parents can lobby to change platforms used at schools but that involves their effort.

                my sons school uses ipads up to grade 3 , and then windows and laptops from grade 4 upwards.

                appropriate tools for appropriate tasks.

                • pennypincher98 on 19/12/2018 - 10:19
                  -1

                  @garage sale:

                  you can always organize something with them if you want to save kids from the corporates, but that might involve actually doing something.

                  That's a directed insult lol. You can say whatever you like about playing it down after, but it remains there in black and white.

                  my sons school uses ipads up to grade 3 and then windows and laptops from grade 4 upwards.

                  That seems stupid to me. I know that younger kids are more tech savvy but still - why bother switching in Year 4? Can it not wait until high school starts in Year 7 if you must switch? Stick with one or the other. Both work.
                  Do the parents have to supply one, both or neither?

      • AustriaBargain on 18/12/2018 - 22:11

        Am pumped for Photoshop on iPad Pro next year. Sometimes creative urges strike you while on the toilet.

        • garage sale on 18/12/2018 - 22:53

          I run mainly Windows, but did splurge a few years ago on an entry level mac, it was actually to tap into garage band and their movie software which is part of the OS and gets updated and is supported.

          Wish microsoft bundled and supported some decent apps with windows 10 instead of users having to really on open source / freeware.

  • CandyMan on 18/12/2018 - 19:32
    +1

    At last, a freebie from apple

  • MrsJones on 18/12/2018 - 19:57
    +1

    Nice one. Thanks for sharing OP!

  • Fybre on 18/12/2018 - 20:14
    +2

    Awesome!! Thanks OP!
    I really want to do the Garage Band one myself! :D

  • Diji1 on 18/12/2018 - 20:26
    +1

    So the vulnerable children get to wear advertising and become unquestioning brainwashed consumers of Apple products for life thanks to their parents trusting a profit seeking corporation.

    I can see why parents do it!

    • garage sale on 18/12/2018 - 23:01
      +1

      other option is drop your kids off at Ikea in the play area.

      Kids and adults wear advertising, and some people even pay for branded items and so freely advertise the brand which is dumber than wearing a free T-shirt.

  • tanastra on 18/12/2018 - 21:28
    +1

    Mum … Dad … , when I grow up I want to become “Genius” !

    • garage sale on 18/12/2018 - 23:07
      +1

      Sorry son, you haven't got a tiger mum, you won't become a genius.

  • Zippy7 on 18/12/2018 - 22:12
    +1

    My kids attended one of these a few years back.
    The free t-shirt was very thin cotton, but they also got a set of apple earphones.
    Don't know if they will give them free now, perhaps they changed the course so they don't need earphones.
    +1 for educational childminding that may be interesting to the kids.

  • garage sale on 18/12/2018 - 23:11
    +1

    think people will be lucky to get a place in these, they have a limited time table at the locations and limited room.

    I know how quick the lego mindstorm classes book out and they cost $$$.

    STEM activities for kids during holidays is always in demand.

  • CharityCase on 18/12/2018 - 23:13

    That's the first meeting party for next generation ozbargainers

  • alvinmk on 18/12/2018 - 23:41

    So, after alll the opinions and comments, has anyone enrolled their child or know of any parent who has enrolled their child? Are there any more places left?

    • MrMaxwell on 18/12/2018 - 23:54
      +2

      Lots of sessions look full already…

      • garage sale on 19/12/2018 - 08:17

        we are wait listed so will make other arrangements incase they don’t confirm.

    • carlenet on 19/12/2018 - 10:07

      Yes, enrolled my two kids in the Coding & GarageBand camps. Fortunately I'd received the notification email and had been refreshing the Apple page over several hours and luckily jumped on before it was posted on Ozbargain.

  • robb6014 on 19/12/2018 - 08:23

    Everything is full

  • mauxmee on 19/12/2018 - 08:29

    yes, all full…

  • mtarca83 on 19/12/2018 - 13:57

    All full in adelaide

  • asa79 on 19/12/2018 - 19:39

    They filled up fast.

    Most are full, or waiting list

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