Using SCRATCH, an MIT computer coding language, students will learn to program their own interactive stories, games, and animations. SCRATCH helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively. The ability to code computer programs is an important part of literacy in today’s society. When people learn to code in Scratch, they learn important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas. SCRATCH is the perfect starting point for students that are interested in computers, computer programming, or gaming.
The club is self-paced and on-going, so students can join at any time during the year. New students will begin to learn coding by completing Google's CS First coding program. Each module requires 8 weeks to complete. Students that wish to move on to more advanced coding must first complete a minimum of two CS first modules, or provide documentation to confirm prior experience.
Upon completion of two CS First modules, students are given the option of continuing the CS First program, doing independent projects, or moving on to programming LEGO Mindstorms robots!!
The SPS Kid's Coding Club meets Fridays from 9:30 – 10:30, at Artsy Partsy, 8055 Ritchie Hwy Suite 302, Patriot Plaza 3rd Floor, Pasadena, MD 21122.
2019:
CS First Session 1 (8-week module) March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 12, and 19.
$80/students ages 9 – 14 ($90 if borrowing a Chromebook for in-class use, subject to availability, first-come basis)
Scratch Session 2 (4-week mini-session) April 26 through May 17. Students will do independent explorations using SCRATCH and other beginner-level coding languages. We'll learn more coding and debugging skills, and see what amazing projects we can put together in four weeks!!
$40/students ages 9 – 14 ($50 if borrowing a Chromebook for in-class use, subject to availability, first-come basis)
What's in store for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year? Glad you asked ...
A full year of coding club begins on Friday, September 6, 2019!! Students can sign up for one club or many. We will also offer a "Drop-In" option for those that have completed at least two CS First Modules. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT DROP-IN SESSIONS.
Beginner & Intermediate Coders:
Google CS First Modules:
Option 1a, Beginner & Intermediate Coders, 8 day CS First Modules, $80/student ($90 if using a loaner Chromebook)
Option 1b, Intermediate Coders DROP-IN class (Must have completed 2 CS First Modules), $12/day, ($13.00 if using a loaner Chromebook)
Advanced Kid Coders:
A minimum of two 8-week CS First modules are required for students to register for the more advanced coding classes.
Advanced students have two options, Independent Coding Projects, and LEGO Mindstorms Robotics.
Independent Coding Projects: Using the MIT SCRATCH website, students will independently explore the SCRATCH programming language. Kid Coders will look at sample coding projects and video tutorials as they continue to refine and develop their coding skills. The key element of this process will be the coding and debugging of their own unique SCRATCH program.
Option 2a, Advanced Independent Coding Projects 4-day Option, $40/student ($45 if using a loaner Chromebook)
Option 2b, Advanced Independent Coding Projects 8-day Option, $80/student ($90 if using a loaner Chromebook)
Option 2c, Advanced Independent Coding Projects FULL YEAR Option, $330 ($30 savings + no charge for loaner Chromebook)
Option 2d, Advanced Independent Coding DROP-IN day, $12/day, ($13 if using a loaner Chromebook)
LEGO Mindstorms Robotics: Using a LEGO Mindstorms kit, teams of Kid Coder students will use and refine their programming skills by collaborating on a variety of robotics coding challenges. Each week, students will be given a new task to complete with the LEGO Mindstorms Robotics kit. At the end of each class, the Kid Coders will be given a chance to show off their robots to parents and other students.
Option 3a, Advanced LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Coding Club, one 4 week club each month, no drop-in option, $60/month.
Option 3b, Advanced LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Coding Club, FULL YEAR Option, $500/student ($40 savings).
No drop-ins offered for the LEGO MIndstorms. This is a team-based club, so members are expected to commit to an entire monthly session.
****NOTE ABOUT DROP-IN SESSIONS****
Please note that registration and pre-payment is required prior to arriving for class. All registration and payment is done online via Artsy Partsy's registration system. The registration button at the top of this page will redirect you to Artsy's website.
Registration for 2019-2020 classes may not be available at this time. Check back in April.
2019-2020 SPS Beginner & Intermediate Kid's Coding Club Schedule:
Students may register and begin classes at any time from September 6 through April 3. Each module requires 8 classes to complete. While it is best for students to do the classes consecutively, the independent, self-paced nature of this program allows scheduling flexibility as needed. Once a student has completed the 8-class module "Passport," they will need to register for a new session.
2019-2020 SPS Advanced Kid's Coding Club Schedule:
September 6, 13, 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 29
December 6, 13, 20 (Three week session $45)
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 3, 10, 17, 24
May 8, 15, 22, 29
The club is self-paced and on-going, so students can join at any time during the year. New students will begin to learn coding by completing Google's CS First coding program. Each module requires 8 weeks to complete. Students that wish to move on to more advanced coding must first complete a minimum of two CS first modules, or provide documentation to confirm prior experience.
Upon completion of two CS First modules, students are given the option of continuing the CS First program, doing independent projects, or moving on to programming LEGO Mindstorms robots!!
The SPS Kid's Coding Club meets Fridays from 9:30 – 10:30, at Artsy Partsy, 8055 Ritchie Hwy Suite 302, Patriot Plaza 3rd Floor, Pasadena, MD 21122.
2019:
CS First Session 1 (8-week module) March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 12, and 19.
$80/students ages 9 – 14 ($90 if borrowing a Chromebook for in-class use, subject to availability, first-come basis)
Scratch Session 2 (4-week mini-session) April 26 through May 17. Students will do independent explorations using SCRATCH and other beginner-level coding languages. We'll learn more coding and debugging skills, and see what amazing projects we can put together in four weeks!!
$40/students ages 9 – 14 ($50 if borrowing a Chromebook for in-class use, subject to availability, first-come basis)
What's in store for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year? Glad you asked ...
A full year of coding club begins on Friday, September 6, 2019!! Students can sign up for one club or many. We will also offer a "Drop-In" option for those that have completed at least two CS First Modules. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT DROP-IN SESSIONS.
Beginner & Intermediate Coders:
Google CS First Modules:
Option 1a, Beginner & Intermediate Coders, 8 day CS First Modules, $80/student ($90 if using a loaner Chromebook)
Option 1b, Intermediate Coders DROP-IN class (Must have completed 2 CS First Modules), $12/day, ($13.00 if using a loaner Chromebook)
Advanced Kid Coders:
A minimum of two 8-week CS First modules are required for students to register for the more advanced coding classes.
Advanced students have two options, Independent Coding Projects, and LEGO Mindstorms Robotics.
Independent Coding Projects: Using the MIT SCRATCH website, students will independently explore the SCRATCH programming language. Kid Coders will look at sample coding projects and video tutorials as they continue to refine and develop their coding skills. The key element of this process will be the coding and debugging of their own unique SCRATCH program.
Option 2a, Advanced Independent Coding Projects 4-day Option, $40/student ($45 if using a loaner Chromebook)
Option 2b, Advanced Independent Coding Projects 8-day Option, $80/student ($90 if using a loaner Chromebook)
Option 2c, Advanced Independent Coding Projects FULL YEAR Option, $330 ($30 savings + no charge for loaner Chromebook)
Option 2d, Advanced Independent Coding DROP-IN day, $12/day, ($13 if using a loaner Chromebook)
LEGO Mindstorms Robotics: Using a LEGO Mindstorms kit, teams of Kid Coder students will use and refine their programming skills by collaborating on a variety of robotics coding challenges. Each week, students will be given a new task to complete with the LEGO Mindstorms Robotics kit. At the end of each class, the Kid Coders will be given a chance to show off their robots to parents and other students.
Option 3a, Advanced LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Coding Club, one 4 week club each month, no drop-in option, $60/month.
Option 3b, Advanced LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Coding Club, FULL YEAR Option, $500/student ($40 savings).
No drop-ins offered for the LEGO MIndstorms. This is a team-based club, so members are expected to commit to an entire monthly session.
****NOTE ABOUT DROP-IN SESSIONS****
Please note that registration and pre-payment is required prior to arriving for class. All registration and payment is done online via Artsy Partsy's registration system. The registration button at the top of this page will redirect you to Artsy's website.
Registration for 2019-2020 classes may not be available at this time. Check back in April.
2019-2020 SPS Beginner & Intermediate Kid's Coding Club Schedule:
Students may register and begin classes at any time from September 6 through April 3. Each module requires 8 classes to complete. While it is best for students to do the classes consecutively, the independent, self-paced nature of this program allows scheduling flexibility as needed. Once a student has completed the 8-class module "Passport," they will need to register for a new session.
2019-2020 SPS Advanced Kid's Coding Club Schedule:
September 6, 13, 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 29
December 6, 13, 20 (Three week session $45)
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 3, 10, 17, 24
May 8, 15, 22, 29
