Private Python Coding Camp | Program a Monster Battling Game!
Over four days, students learn the basics of programming in Python and use these skills to create simple video games, like Mad Libs, a Pokemon-like battling game, and more! Take the camp up to four times for new content each week.
Brighton Pauli
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5.0
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What's included
4 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students will be able to work on their Google Colab files outside of class. This work is not required, but analyzing and modifying the code is encouraged to help students become more familiar with the Python language.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner Level
In this 1-week coding camp, students will learn the basics of Python programming and end the week with a text-based game to play and adapt! Learners progress through a series of lessons that introduce the most important Python skills and learn to code with fun projects like custom Mad-Libs and a Pokemon-like Monster Battler! This camp can be taken up to four times by the same student, for a total of 16 sessions. The first time you enroll in this camp, we will cover the content in Camp A. The second time you enroll, we will cover the content in Camp B. The third time you enroll, we will cover the content in Camp C. The fourth time you enroll, we will cover the content in Camp D. -- Camp A -- Session 1 - Introduction to Python - How to use Google Colab - What Python looks like - "Strings" Session 2 - Input and Output - Print() and Input() - Variables() - Project 1: Mad Libs Session 3 - True or False - "Booleans" - Comparing strings - If statements Session 4 - Conditional Code - Tabs and territory - "Else" and "elif" - Project 2: Quizzes -- Camp B -- Session 5 - Numbers and Math - "Integers" - Math operations - Math with variables Session 6 - To Infinity and Beyond! - Comparing numbers - "While" loops - Project 3: Monster Battler, version 1 Session 7 - Making and Using Lists - Lists - Indexing - Adding and removing Session 8 - Special List Functions - "Tuples" - Sorted and range - Project 4: Shopping Mall, version 1 -- Camp C -- Session 9 - Counting and Functions - "For" loops - What is a function? - Creating a function Session 10 - Custom Functions - Parameters - Return - Project 5: Fishing Minigame Session 11 - Fractional Numbers - "Floats" - Math with floating points - Intro to modules Session 12 - Randomness - The "random" module - Randint, random, and choice - Project 6: Shopping Mall, version 2 -- Camp D -- Session 13 - So Many Types - Types review - Custom types: Classes - The __init__ function Session 14 - Creating Objects from Classes - Creating an object - Class functions - Project 7: Pet Simulator Session 15 & 16 - Final Project: Monster Battler! This course is organized so that one topic will be covered during a 25-minute session. However, the content that is taught in each class is flexible and tailored to the student, so the pace may be sped up or slowed down to prioritize the student's learning and enjoyment! Students will need to be able to use Google Colab for this camp. If the student or guardian has experience using Jupyter notebooks or another Python editor, these can be used instead of Colab.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course uses Google Colab, so access to a Google account is required. Please make sure your learner has access to a device they can type Python code on, like a laptop or desktop PC.
Students will be asked to screen-share their code during class.
Pre-Requisites
Students need experience typing on a computer. Previous practice sharing their screen on Zoom is preferred.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2024
5.0
4reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
With over a decade of experience coding in Python, Brighton has a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Michigan.Reviews
Live Group Class
$100
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
25 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-2 learners per class
