Summer 2026: Free Programming Workshop for Elementary and Junior High Students in Kita-ku
The Programming Education Institute (NPO), in collaboration with the Kita City Board of Education, will host free programming workshops this August. Students will build robots using Micro:bit and can enter their creations in a regional contest.
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The Programming Education Institute (NPO based in Kita-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Koichi Ito) will once again hold the "Summer Holiday! Free Programming Workshop" in collaboration with the Kita City Board of Education. This event targets elementary and junior high school students living or studying in Kita-ku.
In this workshop, children will take on the challenge of creating moving robots and digital art using Micro:bit, servo motors, and the learning software "Kitaratchi." Creations can be used for school summer projects and are also eligible for the "9th Kita City Kids Programming Contest."
In the previous 8th contest, 31 creative works, such as a train conductor simulator and delivery robots, were submitted. The institute aim to support children's desire to touch programming and create original works again this year.
### Workshop Overview
- **Dates:** August 2, 16, and 23, 2026 (3 sessions)
- **Time:** 14:00 – 15:30 (Doors open at 13:30)
- **Venue:** Hokutopia (1-11-1 Oji, Kita-ku, Tokyo)
- **Admission:** Free (Equipment provided on loan)
- **Target:** Elementary/Junior High students in Kita-ku
- **Requirements:** School-issued tablet or personal laptop (fully charged)
- **Capacity:** 30 participants (Selected by lottery)
**Application:** Apply via Google Form by July 10, 2026. Results will be emailed on July 11.
In this workshop, children will take on the challenge of creating moving robots and digital art using Micro:bit, servo motors, and the learning software "Kitaratchi." Creations can be used for school summer projects and are also eligible for the "9th Kita City Kids Programming Contest."
In the previous 8th contest, 31 creative works, such as a train conductor simulator and delivery robots, were submitted. The institute aim to support children's desire to touch programming and create original works again this year.
### Workshop Overview
- **Dates:** August 2, 16, and 23, 2026 (3 sessions)
- **Time:** 14:00 – 15:30 (Doors open at 13:30)
- **Venue:** Hokutopia (1-11-1 Oji, Kita-ku, Tokyo)
- **Admission:** Free (Equipment provided on loan)
- **Target:** Elementary/Junior High students in Kita-ku
- **Requirements:** School-issued tablet or personal laptop (fully charged)
- **Capacity:** 30 participants (Selected by lottery)
**Application:** Apply via Google Form by July 10, 2026. Results will be emailed on July 11.
FAQ
体験教室の参加対象者と費用を教えてください。
東京都北区に在住または在学の小中学生が対象です。参加費は無料で、教材も貸し出されます。
教室で制作した作品は持ち帰ることができますか？
作品は学校の「夏休みの自由研究・工作」として活用できるほか、北区こどもプログラミングコンテストへの応募が可能です。
参加にあたって準備すべき持ち物はありますか？
学校配布のタブレット（きたコン）またはノートパソコンを、満充電の状態で持参する必要があります。
申し込み方法と締め切りを教えてください。
指定のGoogleフォーム（https://forms.gle/KGh9h9zrZUh3Y3mx7）から申し込みます。締切は2026年7月10日(金)です。
保護者の見学は可能ですか？
今年度は会場が手狭なため、保護者席が用意できない可能性があり、状況により見学が制限される場合があります。