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9:30AM | Create Games with Scratch
with Cara G.
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!
Software: Scratch
Please create and set up a free Scratch account prior to class
Dates: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
9:30AM | Intro to Python
with Noreen M.
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!
Software: Repl.it
Please create and set up a free Repl account prior to class
*We recommend installing the full version of Python in the event Repl.it experiences server issues
Dates: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
1:30PM | Start Coding with Java
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.
Software: Download and install Processing
Dates: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
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9:30 AM | Advanced Game Design with Scratch
with Cara G.
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!
Set up a free account at mit.scratch.edu
9:30 AM | Create Games with Scratch
with Patrick M.
Ages 8 - 12
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!
Set up a free account at mit.scratch.edu
9:30 AM | Create Graphics with Python - Intermediate
with Noreen M.
Ages 9 - 12
Download Processing for free at https://processing.org/download/
9:30 AM | Start Coding with Python
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!