Beginner-Friendly Programming
Coding is a tool, not a learning outcome.
Our 6-week coding program will expose your child to essential programming concepts through a series of activities and building games on Scratch.
Pre-Requisites:
- 8 years old and older
- Read at a second grade level
- Curious about coding and enjoys technology
- Open to learning something new
Group Classes
Format
ages 8 - 16
Learners
Weekly
Classes
60 Mins
Per class
About the Course
01 What Is Scratch?
Scratch is a fun and interactive way for young people to learn the basics of computer programming. It is a programming language that uses blocks instead of text, making it easier for student to create their own interactive stories, games, and animations.
02 Do You Need Prior Experience
No prior coding experience necessary. If you do have experience, join our Scratch Upper School classes.
03 What you Will Learn In Classes
Foundational Coding Basics
Game Design
Conditional Logic
Storyboarding
Loops and more!
04 What You Need For Class
Online classes: WiFi, Computer (with working microphone and camera), and Zoom to join class
In-Person: Just bring yourself. We got you covered.
Class Schedule
Curious about coding but not sure if it’s for you? No worries, we got you covered! Join us for a trial class where you’ll be able to get a hands-on experience with computer programming basics and see if it’s something you want to pursue further.
This trial class is a single session and can only be taken once.
Kickoff your coding adventure by learning with Scratch. Join our community of innovative coders to learn and master important coding concepts such as conditional logic, loops, functions, and more through building games and hands-on activities!
Upper School is designed for students who have a basic understanding of Scratch programming and are ready to take their skills to the next level. These classes will introduce more advanced programming concepts such as variables, lists, nested loops, and cloning. They will also learn how to use extensions to add new features to their projects.
Kickoff your coding adventure by learning with Scratch. Join our community of innovative coders to learn and master important coding concepts such as conditional logic, loops, functions, and more through building games and hands-on activity!
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