Let’s Code: Create Your Own Video Game 1X Week Scratch Coding Camp
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Join our exciting coding camp and embark on an adventure into the world of game development! Perfect for anyone curious about how video games are made, this camp will teach you a range of cool coding skills over four fun-filled sessions. No experience necessary. We develop our games on the Scratch Game Lab platform, which is perfect for young coders. To participate, you'll need a free Scratch account. Don't worry, it's quick and easy to set up! We recommend using a separate large-screen device, such as a tablet or second monitor/computer, for your Zoom call. This setup allows you to follow the lesson closely while simultaneously engaging in coding activities without switching between windows. Each week, we dive into coding a new game, so you can join us for multiple weeks and keep the fun going! Each project is inspired by a popular game, but we'll be creating simplified versions instead of exact clones. This way, you’ll get to learn and experiment with different game mechanics and design your own unique creations! Week of 29/7/2024: Flappy Bird Week of 5/8/2024: Flappy Bird Week of 12/8/2024: Flappy Bird Week of 19/8/2024: Flappy Bird Week of 26/8/2024: Subway Surfer (simplified) Week of 2/9/2024: Subway Surfer (simplified) Week of 9/9/2024: Subway Surfer (simplified) Week of 16/9/2024: Subway Surfer (simplified) Week of 23/9/2024: Google Dino Jumper Week of 30/9/2024: Google Dino Jumper Week of 7/10/2024: Google Dino Jumper Week of 14/10/2024: Google Dino Jumper Week of 21/10/2024: Break Out Week of 28/10/2024: Break Out Week of 4/11/2024: Break Out Week of 11/11/2024: Break Out Week of 18/11/2024: Snake Week of 25/11/2024: Snake Week of 2/12/2024: Snake Week of 9/12/2024: Snake What You’ll Learn Over 4 Exciting Days: Day 1: Sprite Design and Movement Sprite Design: Get hands-on with creating your own game characters and objects. You’ll learn about pixel art and how to bring your ideas to life on screen. Basic Movement: Discover how to make your characters move! Learn to code simple movements like walking, running, and jumping, and see your sprites come to life. Day 2: Variables and Player Controls Understanding Variables: Learn what variables are and how they are used in coding to store information. Player Controls: Discover how to use your keyboard or mouse to move sprites in the game. Day 3: Conditional Statements and Sprite Collisions Conditional Statements: Dive into the logic of game design with conditional statements. Learn how to make decisions in your game, like what happens when a player collects a power-up or encounters an enemy. Sprite Collisions: Discover how to make your characters interact with each other and the game world. Learn to code collisions, so your sprites can bump into or pick up objects. Day 4: Setting Win/Lose Conditions Winning and Losing: Learn how to set win and lose conditions in your game. Understand how to determine when a player has achieved victory or met defeat. Final Touches: Combine everything you’ve learned to make a complete game. Add elements that signal the end of the game, such as messages or animations for winning and losing. Why Join Us? Interactive Learning: Our sessions are designed to be hands-on and interactive, ensuring you’re always engaged and learning by doing. Creative Expression: Unleash your creativity as you design unique characters, levels, and game mechanics. Supportive Environment: Our friendly instructors are here to help you every step of the way, making coding fun and accessible. Connect with Peers: Meet other young coders who share your passion for games and technology. By the end of the camp, you’ll have created your very own simple game and gained a solid foundation in coding and game design. Whether you’re a beginner or have some coding experience, this camp is the perfect place to start your game development journey.
Other Details
Supply List
Students would need an account onScratch which is completely free. They should do this with their parents before the first class.
I recommend that they have the Zoom call on a separate large-screen device like a tablet or second monitor/computer. That way they would be able to follow the lesson as well as do their coding.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have teaching certificates
Oregon Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of New Mexico
Master's Degree from Erasmus University of Rotterdam
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Benemerita y Centenaria Escuela Normal del Estado de San Luis Potosi
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from University of New Mexico
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of New Mexico
Bachelor's Degree from Cardiff University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Rhodes University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Oregon State University
Bachelor's Degree in History from Oregon State University
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University
Bachelor's Degree from Millersville University
Bachelor's Degree from University of California, Davis
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Mississippi State University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Waterloo
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Florida
We are a team of qualified and experienced teachers with a wealth of experience across a range of ages and subjects. Most of our teachers are also TEFL/TESL qualified. You can find out more about each teacher in our profile. We are all passionate about teaching and learning and seeing our learners succeed. We look forward to meeting you in class soon.
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Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
1-6 learners per class