VIVISTOP Mini#2: Nature Heroes - Board Game Creation
Event Information
About this event
VIVISTOP Mini is visiting Johnsonville Library @ Waitohi Community Hub for the school holidays!
NATURE HEROES: BOARD GAME workshop aims to bring kids on a journey to discover conservation problems that Aotearoa is currently facing and find ways to tackle the issues by creating a simple yet educational and engaging board game.
During this 5-day workshop, youth ages 9-15 learn about the concepts of design thinking, engage in creative problem solving, learn to use software and hardware and other tools found in the library’s Tūhura Hive Makerspace, and then apply these lessons to the creation of a board game centred around the theme of conversation.
- This workshop is FREE
- Dates: 27th of April - 1st of May
- Time: 10am - 12pm
- Space is limited to 15 participants
- Participants must be able to attend all 5 days to complete the program
- Age limit: 9-15
- Registration is required
Organiser VIVITA Aotearoa
Organiser of VIVISTOP Mini#2: Nature Heroes - Board Game Creation
VIVITA Aotearoa is an innovation studio and ideas accelerator providing free access for all children to create and innovate. Aimed for children at ages 9-15, the studio guides creativity through a self-guided learning experience, workshops and mentor pairing. The studio works closely with local organisations, ventures and communities, to bridge the gap in inclusive innovation education for youth. VIVISTOP's Mini's are pop-up events introducing VIVITA concept to local communities.
