What you'll do
Add some awesome to your online interactions with a custom virtual background. Dive into digital art, building basic skills in design app Canva. Learn how to create a compelling pattern as you explore a library of existing graphics and icons, then personalize them to suit your style. Be determined to adjust the color, size, transparency and layering of your graphic pattern, perfecting your bespoke background before giving it a whirl on Zoom.
Note:
Kids will have ongoing access to their Canva accounts so they can keep working on their virtual designs after class. While we offer a similar class for older kids, the pacing and content of this class is carefully calibrated for rising 4th – 5th graders.
What you'll need
Technology
Computer (not a tablet) with speaker, camera and the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Microsoft Edge
Optional (but recommended): a computer mouse
Internet access
Zoom application installed, signed in with child’s name
Additional Prep
Go to canva.com to create a free account (not the Pro version) an email address is needed to sign-up.
Make sure your child knows how to find and open a file that has been downloaded on their computer.
You can watch quick videos to learn how in Chrome, Safari and Firefox.
What you'll take away
Confidence using Canva and experience designing professional-looking patterns
The skills to be determined and persevere until you reach your goal
Your own custom virtual Zoom background
Join the community
The last step in the Galileo Innovator’s Process is share. Great learning can come from sharing successes and failures—to solidify your own experience as an innovator and to inspire others.
ELL
Some bilingual staff & support for multilingual families.
Special Needs
Support for Students with Special Needs (Oakland Camp Director has a Masters in Special Education).
Deals
Yes. Every year, we award thousands of weeks of specially priced camp through our financial assistance program. Apply on our Financial Assistance page. Scholarships available.