Java Programing Weekends
Class Description
Java Weekends
2 Saturdays & Sundays, (1:30pm – 4:00pm) Pacific Time
Maximum Class Size: 3
Java is one of the most widely used programming languages in the world, even Minecraft was made in Java! This class can be taken up to 5 times with 100% unique content and curriculum each session.
This class has 2 paths:
– Text-based dungeon crawler
Learn all of the basics in Java while creating a classic Text-Based Dungeon Crawler game! Complete with difficulty progression, random encounters, a party, and a custom magic system.
– Java AP – Practice Projects
Create traditional Java projects (such as a Fraction Calculator) used for preparing students for the Java AP Exam or a college Introduction to Java class.


Project Description
This class has 2 paths:
– Text-based dungeon crawler
Learn all of the basics in Java while creating a classic Text-Based Dungeon Crawler game! Complete with difficulty progression, random encounters, a party, and a custom magic system.
– Java AP – Practice Projects
Create traditional Java projects (such as a Fraction Calculator) used for preparing students for the Java AP Exam or a college Introduction to Java class.

Skills Learned
- Introduction to Object-oriented Programming
- Variables
- Arithmetic Operators
- If-then Statements
- While, Do-while, Forever Loops
- For Loops
- Arrays
- Searching & Sorting Algorithms
- Functions
- Classes
- Error Handling
- and so much more!
Ages: 10+
Prerequisite: None
Software: Java JDK & Eclipse
Software Cost: FREE
System Requirements:
- Good internet connection
- Windows or Mac
- Java JDK installed
- Eclipse downloaded