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All Things Coding
Nintendo Game Coding
Learn the fundamentals of coding with Scratch by creating a Nintendothemed game . Inspire your students to pursue today ’ s most exciting technologies . Scratch uses colorful , visual blocks that fit together like Legos . 1 , 4 Tech Academy
Ages : Grades 1 – 3 Date : Tue , Mar 5 Time : 6:00 – 7:30 pm Cost : $ 28 Class : YEW24-24 Location : Online
Game Coding
Don ’ t just PLAY games . CREATE them ! All new games and characters ! Create and learn to modify our arcade-style games using Scratch . Scratch is a programming language , developed by MIT . Basic computer skills needed ( basic keyboarding and using a mouse ). 1 , 4 Tech Academy
Ages : Grades 4 – 7 Date : Thu , Feb 29 Time : 6:00 – 8:00 pm Cost : $ 35 Class : YEW24-22 Location : Online
Virtual Reality Coding
Design , develop , and create 3D Virtual Reality environments and characters ! Students will make their own 3D games and other virtual reality for kids on Metaverse ’ s new platform Hatch . Hatch is an incredibly fun and stimulating way to learn STEM ! Parents will receive information on how to register for a Hatch VR account . VR programs can be viewed on most mobile phones , and VR Systems like Oculus or Google Cardboard . You only need a laptop / computer to get started . 1 , 6 Tech Academy
Ages : Grades 3 – 7 Date : Sat , Apr 6 – Apr 13 ( 2 Sessions ) Time : 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Cost : $ 65 Class : YEW24-35 Location : Online

Youth

Coding : Hacking Java Games
Hack into the code of classic games ! Students will learn Java coding skills while modifying games . Coding beginners and more experienced students will love this class . This fun class is our staff and students ’ favorite coding class . We will be editing text files . No experience is necessary , but familiarity with common tasks using a computer operating system ( text-editing and understanding directory structures ) and good keyboarding skills is required . 1 , 3 Tech Academy
Ages : Grades 5 – 8 Date : Sat , Apr 20 Time : 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost : $ 50 Class : YEW24-38 Location : Online
1 PC needed ( Windows or MacBook ), will not work on Chromebook , tablets , or phones .
3 Additional Technical Requirement : Replit and Replit account
4 Additional Technical Requirement : Scratch and scratch account
6 To view VR , you must have an Oculus or other VR glasses . But worlds can be viewed on normal PC / Phones / Tables in 3D .
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