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This course introduces students to the fundamentals of programming using Scratch, a visual programming language designed at MIT’s Media Lab. This course will empower young students with no prior programming experience to design their own animations, games, interactive art, and stories. Kids will learn to express their ideas, develop problem-solving skills, and unleash their creativity by bringing their unique stories to life with code.
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Thursdays, Sep 9 – Nov 21, 2024
4:30am – 5:30pm (Mountain Time)
Wednesdays, Sep 4 – Nov 20, 2024
10:30am – 12:00pm
Surge Academy offers an engaging “Intro to Programming with Scratch” course, designed to introduce students to the basics of programming and game development using Scratch. This course is available in two formats: online with weekly live lectures or in-person at our Kaysville, UT classroom.
Students will meet weekly in a live, online classroom with the instructor.
The instructor will guide the class step by step through the creation of various projects, including games, interactive art, and stories
Students can ask questions and receive immediate feedback during the live sessions.
Students will gather weekly at our Kaysville, UT classroom.
The instructor will provide hands-on guidance and support throughout the programming process.
Students will benefit from a collaborative and interactive classroom environment, enhancing their learning experience.
Learn the fundamentals of Scratch, including block-based programming and the Scratch interface.
Understand basic programming concepts such as loops, conditionals, and variables in a visual and interactive way.
Develop skills in designing and creating various projects, including games, interactive art, and stories.
Enhance problem-solving abilities by building and debugging Scratch projects.
By the end of this course, students will have:
No previous knowledge of coding is required, and we will go over any basic computer skills that young students would need for this course. However, parents should consider whether students have some of the following basic skills:
While Scratch involves visual programming blocks, some level of reading ability is still necessary for understanding the labels and instructions associated with the blocks.
While Scratch can be used without strong math skills, a basic understanding of concepts like counting, shapes, and patterns can be helpful when creating more complex projects.
Ability to use the mouse for pointing, clicking, and dragging, as well as typing on the keyboard.
Thursday, Sep 5 – Nov 21, 2024
4:30pm – 5:30pm (Mountain Time)
6:30-7:30pm Eastern
5:30-6:30pm Central
3:30-4:30pm Pacific
Wednesdays, Sep 3 – Nov 20, 2024
10:30am – 12:00pm
7 North Main Street
Suite 500
Kaysville, UT
We believe that every student deserves access to courses to fuel their interests in technology. We offer fun, affordable, online courses in video game design, mobile app design, website development, and more, with fully engaged instructors ready to support students throughout the learning process.