Over the holidays, Elle and I went shopping on King Street with a sweet group of tween girls. When planning our stops, the Apple Store was at the top of everyone’s list.

The girls loved checking out all of the new devices and features, and spent a lot more time there than I’d expected.

When I learned that our local Apple Store offers free classes that are open to kids, I knew they would be a hit with my older two.

Elle and I went to the QuickStart: Portrait Photography class. The instructor guided our small group through all of the photography features on our phones. Of course, Elle knew many of them already, but she picked up a few new tips, too.

This session was comprehensive but quick, lasting only 30 minutes. We enjoyed our class and are already planning to attend another one. Apple hosts a variety of sessions, including coding, photography, cinematography, and music.

Check out all the options here.