Tinkering School • Summer 2012
9am to 3pm, M-F
Juniors: $400/session
Seniors: $450/session
After care: $50/session, 3 to 5pm (contingent upon # of sign ups)
Seniors Session 1: June 25-29
Ages 10-13
Juniors Session 1: July 9-13
Ages 7-9
Juniors Session 2: July 16-20
Ages 7-9
Seniors Session 2: July 30 - August 3
Ages 10-13
Tinkering School/reDiscover Center will provide an environment where children explore hands-on, open-ended problems as catalysts for patient problem solving, adventure and self-directed learning. A 4:1 tinker to adult ratio supports the Tinkering School campers to build projects in a safe environment.
Using real tools and real materials to solve real problems children experience a unique atmosphere of trust and responsibility. A failure-positive atmosphere puts focus on the process over the end product and encourages children to try new ideas, find inspiration in setbacks and play in the face of adversity.
The reDiscover Center Director spent a week in February 2011 at Gever Tulley's home to experience and co-create a model for Tinkering Schools throughout the U.S. At the reDiscover Center we are pleased to have the expertise of Jon Bijur Markowitz and Aaron Kramer to lead our camp. They will be supported each week with trained assistants and visiting specialists.
