All campers start with learning how to build and setup their own 3D printer. Then we have a slightly different version of the course depending on what the campers want to get out of it.

In the 'Creator' version they learn how to use Tinkercad, an online 3D design tool perfect for making everything from custom stamps to name tags and personalised figures. It's particularly useful for those that might not necessarily want to design dimensioned 'engineering' parts and/or younger or more 'casual' users that want to easily remember what they've learnt when they return even if they don't work on their skills regularly post-camp.

In the 'Engineer' version, campers learn Autodesk Fusion 360, professional software used daily by engineers. They learn how to create their own designs such as phone stands, lampshades and custom game pieces. If they finish all that (or are a Fusion expert already!), we have extension curriculum where they learn about organic forms, assemblies and renders, and complete some real-world product design tasks with 3D printed prototypes. This is better for campers that are really interested in engineering and might want to make accurate dimensioned designs. Being a more complex CAD package it's also better for those that think they're likely to want to use this software regularly when they return home so they can reinforce what they've learnt and make more complex designs.