Recess Orientation (old)
Attend an orientation: Meet new friends & get started!
Hosted by 4 expert guides
Recess Orientation is a great way to learn more about what Recess offers. Orientation consists of two sessions during a given week.
What your kid will do:
- Learn how to navigate our platform, explore the Recess virtual universe
- Get to know others in your group
- Get to know your guide(s)
- Play some games
- Parents will have the chance to ask questions at the end of the first session
What they will need:
- Ability to join Zoom meetings
- A working camera
- Basic Computer Literacy: ability to locate web browser, navigate to and play a web-based game
- Desktop or laptop computer (we are not designed for ipad / tablets yet)
- Basic Typing skills - ability to read and type simple words and phrases
Meet the guides
Expert guides leading this course
Course updates
Updates from guides of this course
Feb 25 @ 10:06 PM
It was so much fun to get to meet our newest members of the Recess Community (both kids and parents). Today we got to:
- Talk about our shared interests in fantasy and video games,
- Learn a bit about how Recess works and why we are here,
- Added a friend, sent a chat message an...
Dec 19 @ 3:59 PM
The Most Important Step 👟✨
And that's a wrap for our Orientation. You all got to test out the virtual universe, unlock your accounts and get set for your first community hour! Now Recess holds no more secrets for you. Well, that's not true...but I'll let you discover those on your own.
So, what’s next? Ju...
Oct 24 @ 5:53 PM
The Most Important Step
And that's a wrap for our Orientation. You all got to test out the virtual universe, unlock your accounts and get set for your first community hour! Now Recess holds no more secrets for you. Well, that's not true...but I'll let you discover those on your own.
So, what’s next? Ju...
Jan 6 @ 9:42 PM
Your First Recess Orientation!
It was so much fun to get to meet our newest members of the Recess Community (both kids and parents). Today we got to:
- Talk about our shared interests in some video games (and pizza!)
- Learn a bit about how Recess works and why we are here
- Added a friend, sent a chat messag...
Dec 11 @ 7:47 PM
The Most Important Step 👟✨
And that's a wrap for our Orientation. You all got to test out the virtual universe, unlock your accounts and get set for your first community hour! Now Recess holds no more secrets for you. Well, that's not true...but I'll let you discover those on your own.
So, what’s next? Ju...
Sep 28 @ 9:32 AM
The Most Important Step
And that's a wrap for our unorthodox Orientation. You all got a sweet taste of the Community Hour before even finishing it! Now Recess holds no more secrets for you. Well, that's not true...but I'll let you discover those on your own.
So, what’s next? Just like in real life, wha...
Dec 16 @ 8:10 PM
Your First Recess Orientation!
It was so much fun to get to meet our newest members of the Recess Community (both kids and parents). Today we got to:
- Talk about our shared interests in Minecraft, animals (and PB&J sandwiches 😅).
- Learn a bit about how Recess works and why we are here.
- Added a friend, se...
Dec 17 @ 1:07 AM
Your First Recess Orientation!
It was so much fun to get to meet our newest members of the Recess Community (both kids and parents). Today we got to:
- Talk about our shared interests in video games, VR, and even cliff jumping!
- Learn a bit about how Recess works and why we are here.
- Added a friend, sent a...
Oct 15 @ 9:53 PM
Your First Recess Orientation!
It was so much fun to get to meet our newest members of the Recess Community (both kids and parents). Today we got to
- Talk about our shared interests in meeting new people and playing games
- Learn a bit about how Recess works
- Added a friend, send a chat message and request ...
Feb 13 @ 5:56 PM
And that's a wrap for our Orientation. You all got to test out the virtual universe, unlock your accounts and get set for your first community hour!
So, what’s next? Just like in real life, what you do with your time at Recess is completely up to you. But remember:
- We're here...
Oct 17 @ 1:00 PM
The Most Important Step
And that's a wrap for our Orientation. You all got to test out the virtual universe, unlock your accounts and get set for your first community hour! Now Recess holds no more secrets for you. Well, that's not true...but I'll let you discover those on your own.
So, what’s next? Ju...
Feb 5 @ 9:37 PM
And that's a wrap for our Orientation. You all got to test out the virtual universe, unlock your accounts and get set for your first community hour!
So, what’s next? Just like in real life, what you do with your time at Recess is completely up to you. But remember, in this commu...
Jan 8 @ 7:46 PM
The Most Important Step
And that's a wrap for our Orientation. You all got to test out the virtual universe, unlock your accounts and get set for your first community hour!
So, what’s next? Just like in real life, what you do with your time at ***** is completely up to you. But remember, in this commun...
Feb 18 @ 10:33 PM
And that's a wrap for our Orientation. You got to test out the virtual universe, unlock your accounts and get set for your first community hour!
So, what’s next? Just like in real life, what you do with your time at Recess is completely up to you. But remember:
- We're here to ...
Oct 28 @ 6:36 PM
Your First Recess Orientation!
It was so much fun to get to meet our newest members of the Recess Community (both kids and parents). Today we got to
- Talk about our shared interests in meeting new people and playing games
- Learn a bit about how Recess works
- Added a friend, send a chat message and request ...
Feb 4 @ 9:24 PM
It was so much fun to get to meet our newest members of the Recess Community (both kids and parents). Today we got to:
- Talk about our shared interests in things like ********, writing books, and creating our own fantasy worlds!
- Learn a bit about how Recess works and why we a...
Feb 11 @ 6:36 PM
Great job on your first Recess Orientation! Yesterday we got to:
- Play an epic game of gartic phone
- Learn a bit about how Recess is where YOU get to decide to do
- Added friends, sent chat messages and requested to unlock a course!
Tomorrow we'll meet again to show you around...
Dec 31 @ 5:48 PM
Your First Recess Orientation!
It was so much fun to get to meet our newest members of the Recess Community. Today we got to:
- Talk about our shared interests in meeting new people and playing games,
- Learn a bit about how Recess works,
- Added a friend, send a chat message and request to unlock a course!
...
Jan 30 @ 7:45 PM
And that's a wrap for our Orientation. You all got to test out the virtual universe, unlock your accounts and get set for your first community hour!
So, what’s next? Just like in real life, what you do with your time at Recess is completely up to you. But remember, in this commu...
Jan 9 @ 12:33 AM
The Most Important Step
And that's a wrap for our Orientation. You all got to test out the virtual universe, unlock your accounts and get set for your first community hour!
So, what’s next? Just like in real life, what you do with your time at ***** is completely up to you. But remember, in this commun...
Oct 8 @ 9:01 PM
First Recess Orientation!
It was so much fun to get to meet our newest members of the Recess Community (both kids and parents). Today we got to
- Talk about our shared interests in art, music, engineering and building!
- Learn a bit about how Recess works
- Added a friend, send a chat message and request...
Feb 3 @ 10:33 PM
It was so much fun to get to meet our newest members of the Recess Community. Today we got to:
- Play a fun game of Would You Rather, where we learned about our shared interests in things like writing and drawing,
- Learn a bit about how Recess works and why we are here,
- Added...
Jan 9 @ 5:42 PM
The Most Important Step
And that's a wrap for our Orientation. You all got to test out the virtual universe, unlock your accounts and get set for your first community hour!
So, what’s next? Just like in real life, what you do with your time at ***** is completely up to you. But remember, in this commun...
Oct 30 @ 1:46 AM
Your First Recess Orientation!
It was so much fun to get to meet our newest members of the Recess Community (both kids and parents). Today we got to
- Talk about our shared interests - programming, game design, art (to name a few)
- Learn a bit about how Recess works
- Added a friend, send a chat message and ...
Jan 28 @ 10:44 PM
Your First Recess Orientation
It was so much fun to get to meet our newest members (and parents!) of the Recess Community. Today we got to:
- Talk about our shared interests. So many artists, writers, and ********** in this group! Hooray for so many things in common! 🥳
- Learn a bit about how Recess works a...
Jan 30 @ 12:56 AM
And that's a wrap for our Orientation. You all got to test out the virtual universe, unlock your accounts and get set for your first community hour!
So, what’s next? Just like in real life, what you do with your time at Recess is completely up to you. But remember, in this commu...
Oct 23 @ 11:26 PM
The Most Important Step
And that's a wrap for our Orientation. You all got to test out the virtual universe, unlock your accounts and get set for your first community hour! Now ***** holds no more secrets for you. Well, that's not true...but I'll let you discover those on your own.
So, what’s next? Jus...
Jan 14 @ 7:31 PM
Your First Recess Orientation!
It was so much fun to get to meet our newest members of the Recess Community (both kids and parents). Today we got to:
- Talk about our shared interests in sports, hobbies, and games,
- Learn a bit about how Recess works and why we are here,
- Added a friend, sent a chat message...
Jan 17 @ 1:10 AM
The Most Important Step 🪜
And that's a wrap for our Orientation. You all got to test out the virtual universe, unlock your accounts and get set for your first community hour!
So, what’s next? Just like in real life, what you do with your time at ***** is completely up to you. But remember, in this commun...
Jan 28 @ 12:46 AM
Your First Recess Orientation!
It was so much fun to get to meet our newest members of the Recess Community. Today we got to:
- Talk about our shared interests in games like Minecraft, and creating art!
- Learn a bit about how Recess works and why we are here.
- Added a friend, sent a chat message and request...
Dec 12 @ 5:47 PM
The Most Important Step 👟✨
And that's a wrap for our Orientation. You all got to test out the virtual universe, unlock your accounts and get set for your first community hour! Now Recess holds no more secrets for you. Well, that's not true...but I'll let you discover those on your own.
So, what’s next? Ju...
Jan 21 @ 2:10 AM
Your First Recess Orientation!
It was so much fun to get to meet our newest members of the Recess Community (both kids and parents). Today we got to:
- Talk about our shared interests in art, coding, building, horror and more!
- Learn a bit about how Recess works and why we are here
- Added a friend, sent a c...
Oct 21 @ 11:51 PM
Your First Recess Orientation
It was so much fun to get to meet our newest members of the Recess Community (both kids and parents). Today we got to
- Talk about our shared interests in meeting new people and playing games
- Learn a bit about how Recess works
- Add a friend, send a chat message and some even ...
Dec 10 @ 12:59 AM
Your First Recess Orientation!
It was so much fun to get to meet our newest members of the Recess Community (both kids and parents). Today we got to:
- Talk about our shared interests in things like ********, ******** **** ******, roleplaying games, art, and more!
- Learn a bit about how Recess works and why ...