CodeCrafters for Kids 2016 Winter Series: Build in... Scratch!
Event Information
Description
Hackademy is offering some exciting new options for our Winter 2016 series! Come join us for either a Build Class, CodeCrafters Club..... or both!!
Hackademy Build Classes will build on concepts already learned and allow participants to work in a team to complete a specific project. The focus is on having fun, building neat things, and teamwork. We are pleased to announce Build in... Scratch!
In this 6-week Build Class, participants in grades 5-8 will build upon existing knowledge and experience each week to complete a specific project using Scratch. Participants will have the opportunity to complete a team project and to expand on it on their own afterwards. Get your creativity flowing and walk away with tangible results and more knowledge to share with your friends and family!
CodeCrafters Club is an opportunity for participants in grades 5-8 to work on independent projects in a fun and friendly group environment without the structure of a formalized class. Hackademy mentors will be present to help participants with their projects.
Scratch is a free visual programming language developed by MIT to explore ways of teaching programming concepts. With Scratch, you can easily program interactive stories, games, and animations while exploring key programming concepts. To learn more, go to https://scratch.mit.edu.
Dates and Times
Wednesdays (Class from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm; Club from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
January 6
January 13
January 20
January 27
February 3
February 10
Class Size
In order for us to focus on each participant's learning, we will be limiting class size to a max of 8 students in this class. CodeCrafters Club has a max of 12 participants.
Prerequisites
This program is catered to inspire kids between grades 5-8. Past experience with Scratch is required. Participants will need to be familiar with the Scratch interface and scripts.
Requirements
Please bring a laptop with wireless Internet connectivity and power adapter. The laptop must be capable of running the Scratch application. You can try the web version at https://scratch.mit.edu. A mouse is strongly recommended.
Discount Codes
Bring a Friend Discount: If you decide to bring a friend, both of you will receive a $20 refund at the end of the session upon completion. Please let us know in the registration survey!
About your instructors:
CodeCrafters instructors and mentors bring a wealth of experience with technology: they work as programmers, technical designers, teachers and trainers, and some are still students themselves at local schools like the University of Waterloo. They all share a common goal: to help build young citizens with 21st century literacies, within a community and culture of joyful learning and inclusive participation.
Refund Policy - Satisfaction Guaranteed
If Hackademy cancels a course or session, all participants will be fully refunded the full program cost. Participants may choose to transfer a registration to a future Hackademy course if desired.
Partners
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