On April 3, 2025, AMCON opened its doors to 36 curious young explorers who were able to immerse themselves in the world of technology and programming on Future Day. The day began with a warm introduction, during which the children learned about the exciting stations and activities that awaited them.
A day full of discoveries and fun
The day began with an introduction, where the children were given an overview of what to expect in the coming hours. The excitement was palpable as we presented the various activities and stations that had been prepared for the young inventors. Our trainees were there from the start as motivated supervisors, helping the children to settle in quickly and get the full benefit of the stations. Each station offered a unique opportunity to playfully immerse themselves in the world of technology and learn new skills. At the end, each child received an overview of the stations and a sticker sheet to document their progress.
Six stations full of innovation
With eager anticipation and curiosity, the children began their journey through six exciting stations, all of which offered a varied opportunity to immerse themselves in the worlds of technology, logic and creativity:
- Turing Tumble: The children learned how to simulate the mechanics of a computer using a marble run. Using marbles, switches, cogwheels and crossings, the young participants were able to solve tricky logic problems and playfully see how the principles of a real computer work.
Galileo RoboMaker: At this exciting stand, participants were able to design small robots and control them with the help of simple programs on their smartphones. With over 200 components and additional functions such as two motors and a loudspeaker, there was no limit to creativity.
Ozobots: The introduction to the world of mini-robots was done in a playful way by drawing color codes that were used to program the Ozobots to perform tasks. This hands-on learning experience allowed the children to grasp the basics of coding in a particularly accessible and fun way.
Calliope Mini: This station taught the children to write their own small programs and use the Calliope Mini microcontroller to control LED lights and music. Through various programs, such as NEPO and MakeCode, the children discovered the possibilities of digital electrical engineering.
LED Racer: The children experienced a special kind of speed experience at the LED Racer station. A simple LED strip was transformed into a lively race track on which the children observed the effects of their program changes live in an exciting race.
Human Resource Machine: This creative computer game introduced the children to the basics of algorithmic thinking. Through playful assignments, participants learned how computer programming works by programming their “office workers” to solve various puzzles.
Finale
After an informative and eventful morning, the hard-working explorers were rewarded with a well-deserved pizza break, where they had the opportunity to share their impressions and make new friends.
At the end of the Future Day, each child received a Junior Programming Diploma and a small goodie bag with surprises to remember this special day.
Conclusion
The Future Day at AMCON offered the children a valuable opportunity to playfully expand their technical skills and have a lot of fun at the same time. We would like to thank everyone involved and look forward to welcoming many curious young talents to AMCON again next year!
