Fidget Camp
June 21 – 29, 2025
San Francisco
A week of nights-and-weekends DIY skill-share workshops, creative make-athons, and an exhibition!
For restless hands to conjure.
pics from 2024
About Camp
Fidget Camp is a week-long make-athon in San Francisco for creative exploration, featuring hands-on workshops (led by you!), community events, access to well-equipped workspace, and a final showcase of your projects to the public
(in 2024, ~500 people came to check out the art!).
Who you are
At Fidget Camp, you're both expert and neophyte. Explore biomaterials, thermochromic paints, hydroponics, and beyond. Find collaborators for your wildest ideas, learn new skills, and share your own expertise. It's your time to create whatever lights your fire, and to spark someone else's.
View ScheduleWho we are
We are fidgeters like yourself. Pranksters, digital gardeners, and community disorganizers. Between us we've organized creative tech meetup series that draw hundreds, burning man art projects the size of a city block, public pranks that ended up in national news, and more hijinks. You're in fun hands.
Meet the TeamWhat can you teach/learn at Fidget Camp?
From holography and laser engraving, to cake decorating and edible engineering, Fidget Campers find creativity in every medium. Check out a few from 2024:
Glowy Origami
Taught by Charlyn
Create luminescent paper sculptures that light up the night using specialty origami paper and LEDs.
Calligraphy
Taught by Athena
Learn the basics of calligraphy, including the history of the art and the tools used.
Cyanotype Printing
Taught by Ash
Create stunning blue photographic prints using this 19th century technique with a modern twist.
Intro to Edible Engineering
Taught by Taylor
Learn how to work with molten sugar to create incredible edible structures and decorations.
Laser Holograms
Taught by Andy
Create magical 3D images that appear to float in space using lasers and special holographic plates.
Intro to Cake Decorating
Taught by Bernice
Learn the basics of cake decorating, and walk away with a beautiful edible art piece.
Got a skill you'd love to share? Tell us about it in your application!
Schedule
Weekend 1
- June 21: Kickoff Event, Workshops
- June 21 Evening: Welcome Social
- June 22: Workshops, workshops, workshops
Week 1
- June 23-25:
- Parallel Workshops each night
- Self-organized dinners
- Team formation and project work time
Weekend 2
- June 25-27: Showcase Prep & Build Time
- June 28: Showcase Opening Day
- June 29: Showcase Closing Day, Teardown & Afterparty
* Schedule subject to change. Detailed workshop information will be sent out once we know what y'all are excited to host!
FAQ
Who can apply?
Anyone with an interest in creative technology, regardless of prior experience. We are however especially looking for folks who can contribute interesting new skills and interests to the group, so definitely mention your latest fascination in your application.
Where is it held?
Fidget Camp will be held in San Francisco, CA. Our final venue is still being finalized, but we will be in a space with all the necesseties for a successful camp, including rooms for workshops, tools, and spaces to gather and connect with fellow attendees.
How much does it cost?
We're asking folks to pay a minimal $100 fee to cover the cost of venue, meals, and supplies. That being said, we don't want cost to be prohibitive for anyone. If you really want to attend but can't afford this, please reach out to us and we will try our best to accommodate you.
Can I propose a workshop?
Absolutely! That's the whole point! Register with your workshop idea, and we'll help you make it happen. Some examples of what we'd be interested in are: cardboard prototyping, how to draw with robots, DIY quantum computing, edible engineering, scent workshop, etc.
Will you provide supplies?
We have a low budget but will provide some supplies for each workshop we accept. Please describe in your application what you'll need and we'll try to make it happen. For self-directed projects outside of the workshops, you will need to acquire your own supplies.
Is accommodation provided?
Given our tight budget, accommodation is not included. However, we encourage you to apply regardless of your location if you have the means to find your own accommodation.
What kind of projects can I work on?
You can work on any project that interests you! We're particularly excited about interactive art installations, wearable tech, creative coding experiments, etc. but we expect, and would love to be pleasantly surprised by, your ideas.
Are meals included?
No, to save our tight budget for workshops, supplies, and venues, we will not be sponsoring meals. However, we encourage campers to eat together and we'll provide information on local eateries so you can self-organize group dinners.
Your Camp Counselors *
* No, not that kind of counselor. Career advice not to be trusted.
Join Us This Summer
Space is limited. Apply now to secure your spot at Fidget Camp.
Apply to Fidget Camp