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Pokémon Engineering Using LEGO® Materials
JR. Programmers
Roblox Game Design
AGES 6 - 8
AGES 10-1 5
Learn to create your first programs using Scratch Jr.! Start with making a character dance to producing a full simulated environment. In this introductory sequence of projects for Scratch Jr., we gradually introduce a variety of practices and concepts while simultaneously exposing young coders to a variety of blocks and tools in Scratch Jr. Each project is aligned with the algorithms and programming standards developed by the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA).
Learn how to create your own Roblox Games and publish them for others to play! You will use Roblox Studio to create obstacle courses and story and adventure games to collect and sell items. After a few days of guided tutorials, you will be Fee to invent and build a game of your own design. You will become an expert at navigating 3D space. Design and manipulate elements to create the environment you imagine! You will use the Lua programming language to define the rules and mechanics of your games.
Materials: Any 2 devices from - Computer (PC/MAC), iPad, Android Tablet OR 2 Computers (PC/MAC) or computer connected to 2 monitors Code for fun instructors are experts in computer science and make all of our online sessions fun and engaging for all students.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MEETS
PRICE
Feb 21 - Feb 25
M–F
9 am–12 pm
5x
$275
Instructor: Code for Fun Staff Location: Online Min: 0; Max: 5
AGES 5 -10
Join Ash and Pikachu as you build, capture, train and explore the vast world of Pokémon with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts. Design you own Poke Balls, explore the Kanto region and fly with Charizard. Explore engineering through the fun world of Pokémon with guidance of a Play-Well instructor. DATE
Feb 22 - Feb 25
Materials Needed: Mac or Windows PC only, Roblox and Roblox Studio installed, WebCam, Stable internet connection with access to Zoom Video Conferencing, 3 button mouse with scroll-wheel Code for fun instructors are experts in computer science and make all of our online sessions fun and engaging for all ages.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MEETS
PRICE
Feb 21 - Feb 25
M–F
9 am–12 pm
5x
$275
Instructor: Code for Fun Staff Location: Online Min: 0; Max: 5
DAY
TIME
MEETS
Tu–F
9 am–12 pm
4x
PRICE
$186.66
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Staff Location: Albany Community CTR, EOC Min: 10; Max: 16
Programming Minecraft AGES 9 -13
Use the power of coding to create a world in Minecraft never seen before! In this block-based coding course, students will learn how to concentrate on logic and computational thinking to build advanced programming algorithms that tie in with the world of Minecraft. Learn how to mod minecraft, create stories, build mini-games, reconstruct buildings, and turn blocks into gold! A great addition for students who have taken our Scratch programming course. Prerequisite: Block programming experience similar to Scratch Minecraft license not required Code for fun instructors are experts in computer science and make all of our online sessions fun and engaging for all ages. DATE
DAY
TIME
MEETS
PRICE
Apr 04 - Apr 08
M–F
9 am–noon
5x
$275
Instructor: Code for Fun Staff Location: Online
18
City of Albany
Min: 0; Max: 5
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