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Junior Summer Camp – 3D Printing
Four afternoons in a real Innovation Lab, with tools you don't normally find at school or at home.
The Junior Summer Camp is a series of afternoon workshops designed for kids ages 10 to 14, in which each day focuses on a different technology—from electronics to 3D printing, from digital modeling to fabrication—always with a hands-on approach: first, participants learn how it works, then they get hands-on. The Lab provides close guidance to each participant: groups are small, and Asperastra staff are present during every session.
The Junior Summer Camp is designed as a complete program: four days, four different technologies, one per afternoon. For those who cannot attend every day, single-day tickets allow participants to attend the sessions that interest them.
Tuesday, July 21 – Electronics
An introduction to electronics using Little Bits kits: modular components that let you build circuits without soldering or prior experience. You’ll explore basic components, learn how electrical connections work, and experiment with increasingly creative combinations.
Wednesday, July 22 – 3D Modeling and Augmented Reality
You’ll learn how to create a three-dimensional object using digital modeling software, and then see it come to life in the real world through augmented reality. An afternoon exploring digital design and spatial perception.
Thursday, July 23 – 3D Printing
From file to physical object: Learn how a 3D printer works, prepare a file for printing, and follow the process through to the final result. Each participant takes home their own printed object.
Friday, July 24 – Maker Area
A day exploring the Lab’s digital fabrication technologies: laser cutting and cutting plotters. You’ll design and create your own projects, all with your own hands and with support from the Asperastra team.
👥 Who is it for?
– For kids ages 10 to 14 who are curious about technology, building things, and understanding how things work
– For anyone who wants to spend a few summer afternoons doing something hands-on in a stimulating environment
– For anyone who is already familiar with digital technology and wants to understand what goes on behind the screen
– For anyone who has never tried these technologies and wants a guided introduction
Practical Information
📅 July 21–24, 2026
🕕 3:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Asperastra Innovation Lab, Corso Cavour 2/2, Trieste
👤 Small groups, max 12 participants per day
🎂 Recommended age: 10–14 years (not mandatory—content is adapted to the group)
Tickets
Price for the Junior Summer Camp (4-day package): 99€
Single day: 30 €
Asperastra Members: Members receive a discount code via email that waives the ticket fee. Payment is made in credits directly to the Lab (25 credits for a single day, 90 credits for the full package).
If you are not yet a member at the time of registration but are interested in becoming one, you can join at the Lab with a 30€ discount on the membership fee.
