Your student will learn how to code with Python, one of the world's most popular coding languages! Students will learn the foundations of Python and complete 7 fun projects. Some projects we will complete include rock, paper, scissors, a mad libs game, login system, spiral animation, guess the number game, and a space catcher game. Your student will be amazed at what they can do at the end of the summer camp and be ready to continue their coding journey.

Day 1 

Meet Python!  
What Can You Do with Python?
How Do Computers Run Python Code?
Data Types: Strings and Integers 
Mathematical Operations 
What are Variables? 
Declaring a Variable
Mini-Projects: Time in Day
Python Comments 
Coder Skills #1: What is Good Code?
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours)  

Day 2 

Format Strings   
Project: Python Mad Libs Game
Data Type Booleans: True or False
Comparison Operators ==, <, <
Conditional Statement Introduction
if/ else Conditional Statements
if/elif/ else Conditional Statements 
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Day 3 

Review Part 2 and Practice Question Review
Python Lists
Python List Methods
What are Libraries? 
Conditional Operators and/or 
Project: Rock, Paper, Scissors
Troubleshooting Our Code
Coder Skills #2: A Good Coder is A Good Searcher
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Day 4 

Python Part 3 Review and Practice Questions
Data Type Floats: Fractions and Decimals
Python Type Casting or Conversion
Introduction to Functions
First Function
Mini-Project: Function Practice Question #1
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Day 5 

Function Practice Question Review
Project: Python Login System
Global and Local Scope
Login System Project Update
Coder Skills #3: Lifelong Learning
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Day 6

Python Dictionaries
Python Dictionary Methods
What is a Loop?
For Loops
Python Range() Function
Python Turtle Animation Library Introduction
Project: Spiral Animation
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Day 7

Python Modulo
Not Operator
Incrementing and Decrementing in Python
Project: Guess the Number
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Day 8 

Python Updates
What is the PyGame Zero Game Library? 
Project: Space Catcher Game
Code Skills #4: What Interests You in Coding?
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Build Fun Games and Projects with Python 

Students will complete 8 coding projects and games with Python. These projects include:

Minutes in Day Mini Project
Mad Libs
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Login System
Spiral Animation
Guess the Number
Interactive Calendar Application
Space Catcher Game

These projects allow students to apply what they have learned with Python while building fun projects! 

Interactive Groups Build the Foundation of Code Skills

Every student is encouraged to post questions, sample code, and their projects every step of the way. This gives students the chance to learn from each other and start practicing reading code. The instructor will also be providing feedback and guidance regularly throughout the course. 

The class is a supportive, positive, and fun environment for all students! There is no coding or computer science experience required for this class. 

Technology Requirements

Students will use Code with Mu, a free code editor designed specifically for beginners. Code with Mu requires any Windows, Mac, or Linux computer.  Students using Chromebooks can utilize the free Raspberry Pi Python code editor for this class.