Coding and Jr Game
Age: 6 – 9
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate
Format: Camp
Duration: 15 hours per week
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About This Course
Coding and Jr Game is an engaging course designed for young aspiring coders ready to embark on exciting digital journeys. In this interactive course, students will learn the basics of coding through fun activities, animated storytelling, and hands-on projects. They will explore block-based programming languages to create interactive games and animations. Through guided exercises, problem-solving challenges, and collaborative tasks, participants will develop computational thinking skills, logical reasoning, and creativity. The course will also introduce fundamental programming concepts, such as loops, conditionals, and variables, in an age-appropriate manner. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in coding, gaining confidence in their ability to express ideas through technology and setting them on a path of digital literacy and innovation.
You'll learn to:
- Use basic coding concepts and terminology, such as loops, conditionals, and variables.
- Create simple games and interactive projects using block-based coding and tools.
- Develop problem-solving skills and logical thinking through coding challenges and puzzles.
- Explore the fundamentals of game design, including character creation, level design, and gameplay mechanics.
- Foster creativity and imagination by encouraging students to personalize and customize games with graphics, sounds, and animations.