The Curiosity Convening is a first-of-its-kind gathering, dedicated to exploring how curiosity shapes the future of education, development, and human potential. On October 9–10, 2025, a global cohort of leaders in cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, AI, human-computer interaction, creative learning, design, education policy, and philanthropy, will convene at the OECD Headquarters in Paris to reimagine learning through the lens of curiosity. This event is generously supported  by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

Create dynamic games, customized stories, and more using conditional statements paired with reporter and operator blocks in Scratch, which hold valuable information about sprite positioning, costumes, user input, and more. Learn about the computational concept of conditional statements, which allow for a variety of project outcomes that keep players coming back for more. And embrace getting stuck and unstuck while experimenting, iterating, testing, and debugging. Join us to make dynamic Scratch programs that build computational thinking skills while you are having fun.

Experience Level: All experience levels welcome. We'll cover low floor, wide wall, and high ceiling project options.

1 hour of Professional Development Experience: A certificate of participation will be emailed upon session completion. Educators should follow their district’s policy and procedure for obtaining CEUs for workshop attendance.

This is workshop 3 of a 6 part series. On the registration page, you can register for all or select workshops at once.

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Backgrounds/backdrops in Scratch can be more than just static images. They can set the tone of a project, change with the scene or the mood or the lighting, and even move so your characters can explore an expanded world. And don’t worry, you don’t need to be the world’s greatest artist to create unique backdrops that add texture and life to your project. Join us to explore tips and tricks for designing your own backdrop and animating it with code.

Experience Level: All experience levels welcome. We'll cover low floor, wide wall, and high ceiling project options.

1 hour of Professional Development Experience: A certificate of participation will be emailed upon session completion. Educators should follow their district’s policy and procedure for obtaining CEUs for workshop attendance.

This is workshop 2 of a 6 part series. On the registration page, you can register for all or select workshops at once.

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Using sound in a game, animation, story, or interactive project can add depth and emotion. The Scratch sound library is full of a variety of sound effects, instrument notes, and music loops, or there is an option to upload your own sound clips. And by adding the music extension blocks, you can use the sounds of a variety of instruments and actual notes with customizable beat lengths to create digital instruments, songs, and more! Join us to explore some of the ways you can use sound and add another element of creativity to Scratch projects.

Experience Level: All experience levels welcome. We'll cover low floor, wide wall, and high ceiling project options.

1 hour of Professional Development Experience: A certificate of participation will be emailed upon session completion. Educators should follow their district’s policy and procedure for obtaining CEUs for workshop attendance.

This is workshop 1 of a 6 part series. On the registration page, you can register for all or select workshops at once.

Facilitator:

Scratch Camp is a free, three-week creative experience that takes place each summer in the Scratch online community. Hosted by the Scratch Team and co-created with Scratchers around the world, the event invites young people to explore a central theme through weekly project prompts. This year’s theme—“Not As It Seems”—encourages participants to flip the familiar, examine the overlooked, and imagine from new perspectives. From storytelling in reverse to reimagining everyday objects, Scratchers will dive into surprising and imaginative ways to “see things differently and create what they imagine.” New themed studios launch each Monday during the camp, which is open to all and accessible from the Scratch homepage.