Intro to Virtual Reality

Rising Grades 4 to 6

Discover VR apps and games.

Put on VR goggles and visit ancient cities, travel to other planets, traverse the bottom of the ocean, and navigate the inside of a human cell.

Next, paint and sculpt in 3D, and venture into the world of Minecraft.


This course is perfect for students who are excited about virtual reality and want an easy introduction to exploring and creating in immersive worlds. The class is built around short activities, beginner-friendly apps, and guided discussions that help students understand what VR can do.

Fairfax Collegiate provides computers and Meta Quest VR headsets for student use, and students work in pairs throughout the course.

At the end of the course, instructors upload photos and videos for families to access. Students leave with the confidence to keep exploring VR technology, creative tools, and interactive design.