Intro to Coding & Game Design: Turn Your Learner Into a Coding Enthusiast!

Each session is full of projects based on Passion, Collaboration with Peers, and a Playful Spirit. It is full of hands-on Memorable, Meaningful, and Motivating activities, specially designed for girls and boys, 10 to 14 years old.

This class is a discovery class where the only academic requirement is a passion for coding, learning, and creating.

In this live course, each student will:
- Participate in a class with other children his/her age group (10 - 14), learning the basics of coding and designing games.
- Enjoy four hours of personalized project-based instruction and interest-based projects. 
- Learn to code, design, and create their first game on a coding platform.
- Collaborate with small groups (6 learners maximum per session) with one adult certified live instructor.
 
Syllabus/Topics covered:
Day 1 (Introduction)
- Classroom Overview
- Introduction to the Coding Platform 
- Design the first few pieces of an obstacle course 

Day2 (Color and Materials Scripts)
- Think Creatively 
- Recalling the use of the Coding Platform
- Create scripts that change the colors of one part of the game 

Day3 (Variables & Loops)
- Reason Systematically
- Understanding the use of variables
- Create scripts that improve their obstacle course 

Day 4 (Wrap up)
- Recap on variables, loops, and strings 
- Play-Test each other's games
- Offer feedback on how to improve their game.

The 60 minutes classes are incredibly interactive:
10-minute lecture using videos and slides.
40-minute self-paced creation.
10-minute discussion of achievements.