Girls Electronic Arts Retreat (GEAR) - Session 1

The Girls Electronic Arts Retreat is back for Summer 2020 with remote, hands-on activities!

Quick GEAR FAQ

• The camp is designed for 3-5th grade girls and their families.
• GEAR will be run in two sessions (July 6 - 20 and July 20 - August 3) and you can sign up for either or both sessions.
• Campers will receive DIY kits to help complete camp challenges at home.
• We will meet on Zoom on Monday night's from 6 - 6:45 pm to share a weekly challenge. Campers can also join to get help with activities or to collaborate with their friends on Thursday evenings from 7 - 8:30 pm.
• The camp is $10 for one session or $15 for both sessions.

Space is limited, so save your spot! Sign up here.

More details are below! If you have any questions, please email Abby at aaresty@oberlin.edu.

THINK GEAR IS ONLY FOR KIDS? THINK AGAIN!
While we won’t be able to host GEAR in person this summer, we believe that it is more important now than ever to introduce our campers to the wonderful worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math! We are excited to be moving forward with plans for a remote version of our summer camp, GEAR2, designed especially for girls and their families! We will be hosting two, two-week sessions with minimal screen time and maximum fun! We will have different activities in both camp sessions, so you can sign your camper up for two or four weeks.


JULY 6 - JULY 20
In our first two weeks, you’ll meet Octimara Timoctopus, a sound-obsessed octopus, who has a pretty remarkable story to tell. You’ll help Octi share her story far and wide by crafting and recording your own verse of her ballad. Together, we’ll help Octi launch a hit single and music video that is sure to knock everyone’s socks off. No prior musical or technical training required! Some adult participation / minimal supervision suggested.

JULY 20 - AUGUST 3
In session two, we'll continue Octi's adventures, do some crafts, use electronics to make some sound, create our own very own cyborg socktopi, and put the finishing touches on the Octimara Timoctopus & the Cyborg Socktopus album! No technical or musical experience required, however, adult supervision is required for some activities.

If you're interested, please use this link to sign up now!