Kids Day
Join us for an exciting and educational experience at Kids Day during KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024. Designed to engage young minds in the world of technology and innovation, Kids Day offers a fun-filled day of interactive activities and workshops tailored for children aged 8 to 14. Geared towards inspiring the next generation of tech enthusiasts, Kids Day provides a unique opportunity for children to explore the world of cloud computing, Kubernetes, and open source technologies in an inclusive and supportive environment. Whether your child is already curious about technology or you’re hoping to spark their interest, Kids Day promises an unforgettable learning adventure for the tech leaders of tomorrow.
Details
Sunday, November 10 | 1:00 – 4:45 PM
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center
Cost: There is no cost to attend. However, you must pre-register for the event. Please register by Friday, November 1.
What to Bring: Bring a great attitude and an open mind! All equipment and light refreshments will be provided.
Workshop Information
*Kids will participate in 2 of the 4 workshops provided. Workshops will be selected in advance when registering for the event.
Learning AI with Phippy the Giraffe
Children are already learning how to use AI and ChatGPT technology to assist them with their homework, but how do you make your own AI model? Help Phippy, the cloud-native giraffe, to invite all his friends to Zee’s birthday party by using AI technologies to help recognize his friends. In this workshop you will learn how machine learning algorithms work, create a Scratch program to run an AI model, and test the recognition performance of the model using a web camera.
Minecraft Modding
Every child loves Minecraft Modifying (modding) Minecraft requires some basic computer skills but can then unleash their creativity. Through mods, kids can create characters, special effects, and bring their imagination to a game they already love playing. The CNCF community will bring our passion for technology and inclusion to local children. As an outcome, attendees will learn basic computer skills, apply their creativity, and hopefully be inspired by technology and heard by technologists.
Phippy and Friends Raspberry Pi Zoo Rescue
The Pods from the zoo escaped and stole all the containers from Captain Kube’s ship! Goldie, Zee, and other friends were hiding inside the containers and now they have gone missing. Help Phippy chase down all the Pods, return the containers to Captain Kube, and rescue his friends.
To save Phippy’s friends you will need to use a Raspberry Pi and wire up various sensors that can help you to capture the elusive Pods. Hardware will be provided for this workshop, but we recommend that you purchase your own Raspberry Pi to continue deploying containers at home!
Sonic Pi Workshop for Kids – Unleashing the Magic of Music through Code
Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating musical journey unlike any other? Welcome to the wondrous world of Sonic Pi, where creativity meets technology, and music comes to life through code! This workshop is tailor-made for curious and imaginative kids who want to explore the captivating intersection of music and programming. In this hands-on Sonic Pi workshop, children will be introduced to the exciting concept of live coding music. Sonic Pi is a powerful, open-source programming language specifically designed to let you compose, perform, and experiment with sound in real time. It offers a unique and engaging platform to foster a love for both music and coding. No prior coding or music experience is necessary! Participants only need a curious mind and a desire to learn.
