Scratch Game Programming

Price: Starting at $549
Age: Ages 8-12
Skill Level: Beginner-Advanced
Format: Small-Group, On-Campus
Duration: Weeklong program, 8 hours per day

About This Course

Programming = Code + Logic Puzzles

Scratch is a high-level, block-based visual programming language aimed at young kids. Created by MIT as an educational tool for getting kids excited to learn coding and game making!

Skills Covered

  • Types of Data​
  • Using Variables
  • If Statements
  • Loops
  • Getting User Input
  • Creating Functions

Skills Covered

  • Types of Data​
  • Using Variables
  • If Statements
  • Loops
  • Getting User Input
  • Creating Functions

Sample Week

Monday - Fundamentals of Coding

Dive into the fundamentals of visual coding with Scratch.

  • Learn the Scratch blocks
  • Cover basics of game design
  • Create several small programs
  • Create your main character
  • Animate your main character
Tuesday - Code Flow

Design a variable-driven action game that tracks the player’s progress and controls the flow of the game.

Wednesday - Quest Time

Create step by step quests.

Thursday - Boss Battle

Design a Multi-Phase Boss Battle!

Friday - Game Polish

Polish up the game

Camp Schedule

(8:00am – 9:00am) Early Pickup

(9:00am – 12:00pm) Tech Camp Part 1

(12:00pm – 12:30pm) Lunch Time

(12:30pm – 1:30pm) Outdoor Play

(1:30pm – 4:30pm) Tech Camp Part 2

(4:30pm – 5:00pm) Outdoor Play

(5:00pm – 6:00pm) Late Pickup

Students Reached

After School programs

Live Online Classes

Years Established

Mission Statement

I believe that learning through play and experimentation is the most effective way to master new skills.

My mission is to make STEM education FUN, Accessible, and to give kids more opportunities to socialize with like minded peers! I use Zoom to create a positive, safe, and interactive classroom environment anyone can access from home.

Contact Us

info@hitechyeti.com

(415) 515-5278

Headquarters

Storrs, CT