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All About Python Coding for Beginners | Python Coding Summer Camp for Teenagers

Get started coding with Python in this exciting 4-day Python programming summer camp for high school students Part 1! Students will learn the foundations of Python while coding games and projects.
David Sofield
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What's included

4 live meetings
4 in-class hours
Homework
2-4 hours per week. There are practice challenges and review questions that every student is encouraged to complete. These usually take about 1 – 2 hours per week.

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner Level
Your student will learn how to code with Python, one of the world's most popular coding languages. There is no experience necessary for this class and it will be fun for everyone! Students will even build their own mad libs and rock, paper, scissors game, and animation using Python. This is a highly interactive class with students encouraged to interact with other students and the instructor regularly outside scheduled class times. Your student will be amazed at what they can do at the end of this camp and be ready to continue their coding journey. 

Day 1 

Meet Python!  
How Can You Use Python?  
Data Types: Strings and Integers 
Mathematical Operations 
What is a Variable?
Creating Variables from Variables 
Comment This #
Optional: Review Questions and Coding Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Day 2 

Data Type: Boolean 
Fun, Fun, Functions! 
Build Your Own Functions 
More Uses for Python 
How Do Computers Run Python?  
Coder Skills #2: Being a Good Coder is Being a Good Searcher! 
Optional: Review Questions and Coding Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Day 3 

Day 2 Review 
Function Review
Comparison Operators
What are Conditional Statements?
If/ Else Conditional Statements 
If/Elif/ Else Practice
Optional: Review Questions and Coding Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Day 4 
Python Lists
List Methods
Python Mad Libs Game Project
Coder Skills #3: Life-Long Learning 
Optional: Review Questions and Coding Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Build Fun Projects with Python 

Over the last 3 days of class students will complete fun projects with Python. These projects include:

Minutes in Day Mini Project
Class Greeting Mini Project
Mad Libs
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Spiral Animation


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

Continue Learning More About Python

Students can continue to learn more about Python in the level II Python camp offered through Outschool.

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.
Learning Goals
Students will be introduced to Python and learn the foundations of the language. This allows them to confidently move onto more complex code and continue their coding journey.
The Camp is also intended to encourage students to get excited about the possibilities of coding and computer science!
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Students will use Code with Mu, a free code editor designed specifically for beginners. Code with Mu requires any Windows, Apple Mac, or Linux computer. We will also utilize the official Python documentation (instructions) from Python.org as a reference throughout the class. ****Students will need to be very comfortable typing and know how to copy/paste on their device.*********
Pre-Requisites
Students will need to be very comfortable typing and know how to copy/paste on their device.
Supply List
Students will use Code with Mu, a free code editor designed specifically for beginners. Code with Mu requires any Windows, Apple Mac, or Linux computer. We will also utilize the official Python documentation (instructions) from Python.org as a reference throughout the class. Also, we utilize Pygame Zero for our final game project.

****Students will need to be very comfortable typing and know how to copy/paste on their device.*********
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Mount St. Mary's University
Over 5,000 students from nearly 100 countries across a variety of platforms have started coding in one of my classes. I offer classes covering the foundations of Python, JavaScript, and AI. I am the author of the soon-to-be released book All About Python for Kids.  Before teaching, I worked as a developer for nearly 10 years. I've worked for organizations including Apple, Dell, and Best Buy. I believe the best way to learn is by doing and all my classes are based around hands-on projects that progressively build in difficulty.  I'm a graduate of Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. I can't wait to meet your learner in the class and get started soon.

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for 4 classes
4x per week, 1 week
60 min

Completed by 265 learners
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Ages: 12-17
6-16 learners per class

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