Winter Coding Camp: Code Your Own Platformer Video Game

In this camp,  students will discuss platformer games, which are video games where the character has to run and jump to achieve their goal. They will create their own Platformer Game over the course of four day camp with a focus on sequencing, functions, and variables.. This class has been designed for students ages 8-12 with any level of coding experience - all are welcome!

Students will learn:
-How to think like a game designer!
-How to create variables to create gravity
-How to create clones for the enemy 
-How to use conditionals to make the player jump
-How to create a My Block to move the item
-More advanced students will create their own sprites

The class will be highly interactive since we cap our classes at 6 students. The teacher will work with students to create a project they can be proud of while answering questions and providing support along the way.

Here’s what your student can expect to do during class:
- Welcome + Introductions (5 minutes)
- Theme lesson (5 minutes)
- Code a game in Scratch! (about 40 minutes)
- Student Project Showcase + Say Goodbye (5 minutes)

> Note for Parents:
Your student will need:
- a free Scratch account https://scratch.mit.edu/
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer with Zoom installed and screen-sharing enabled
- An internet connection of 3mbs+
- A working speaker, microphone and webcam - all Windows and Mac operating systems of the past five years are supported

Note: Please make sure an adult is on hand for the first five minutes of class to help set-up and tackle troubleshooting. iPads and tablets are not compatible and will not work for this class. On many occasions the students will be coding the arrow keys on a keyboard.