Ages 12-16

Design and program original arcade-style video games using Java! Students will start by rebuilding pong in Processing, a programming environment specifically designed to handle graphics and interactivity. They will then as a class design, build, and test an original video game complete with characters, enemies, sound effects, music and more! From spaceship shooters to platform jumping battle games, the sky is the limit!

NO CLASS: 2/22
DATES: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/29, 3/7 & 3/14

Ages 7-10

Design and program video games using Scratch! Scratch is an MIT designed programming language that is specifically designed to make programming fun and easy. Students will start with the hour of code and then build several simple games to learn the ins and outs of how to program with Scratch. By the end of the class, students will have originally designed video games to share with friends and family!

NO CLASS: 2/22
DATES: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/29, 3/7 & 3/14

Ages 8-12

Meet Tello: a quadcopter that is small, nimble, and able to be programmed with Scratch! In this class, students will learn the physics and history of drone flight. Then, they'll be presented with a series of simulated real-world challenges that they'll need to design think and problem solve their way through. By the end of the class, students will have designed their own control system for the drone, delivered life-saving supplies across the world, and have run a successful LEGO rescue mission.

Ages 12-16

Learn the basics of Java by creating amazing interactive projects! Java is the most commonly used programming language in the world - even Minecraft was programmed in Java! This class will explore Java using Processing, a program used to create graphics with code. From creating simple drawings to interactive animated projects, this class will provide a solid foundation in using Java. Students should expect to complete a variety of projects during this class.

NO CLASS: 2/22
DATES: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/29, 3/7 & 3/14

Ages 9-12

Create interactive text adventure games, quizzes and more with Python. Python is an ideal starter language because it is easy to write, easy to read and is used in the real world, in fact, the entire backend of YouTube is written in Python! Students will start with writing simple projects to develop familiarity with the language and move onto creating interactive text-based games and even drawing with code!

NO CLASS: 2/22
DATES: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/29, 3/7 & 3/14

Prerequisite: Intermediate knowledge of Scratch

Ages 8-12

Learn to make 2D platformers in Scratch! In this class, you'll bring your skills to the next level as you learn to create awesome games complete with gravity, multiple levels, or even side-scrolling! Recreate your own Super Mario or Flappy Bird-style games while you explore what makes video games fun and challenging!

NO CLASS: 2/22
DATES: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/29, 3/7 & 3/14

Ages 12-16

Learn the basics of Java by creating amazing interactive projects! Java is the most commonly used programming language in the world - even Minecraft was programmed in Java! This class will explore Java using Processing, a program used to create graphics with code. From creating simple drawings to interactive animated projects, this class will provide a solid foundation in using Java. Students should expect to complete a variety of projects during this class.

NO CLASS: 2/22
DATES: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/29, 3/7 & 3/14

Ages 9-12

Create interactive text adventure games, quizzes and more with Python. Python is an ideal starter language because it is easy to write, easy to read and is used in the real world, in fact, the entire backend of YouTube is written in Python! Students will start with writing simple projects to develop familiarity with the language and move onto creating interactive text-based games and even drawing with code!

NO CLASS: 2/22
DATES: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/29, 3/7 & 3/14