Intro to Game Coding

Youth Enrichment / Science & Technology -

2024 Fall

Grades 3 -

Don’t just PLAY games—CREATE them! Create all new games and characters! Create and learn to modify our arcade-style games using Scratch, a programming language developed by MIT. Basic computer skills are needed (basic keyboarding and using a mouse).

Home Technical Requirements For all Classes:

Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM

Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically DO NOT Work.

Internet: Broadband internet
Webcam
Microphone and Speakers
Zoom Installed on the Computer
Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard.

Additional Technical Requirement:

Scratch and scratch account- Instructions will be emailed
PC Needed (Windows or MacBook) will not work on Chromebooks, tablets, or phones.

Tech Academy

Saturday, December 28

Virtual Zoom Meet

Program Prerequisites: Students must be able to use a keyboard and mouse to operate a computer, follow two-step directions, and verbally communicate with adults and peers.

December 2024