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eScout Academy Programs for Grades 2-8 - Spring

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eScout Academy believes STEM is something all children and students should have the opportunity to be involved with and enjoy in a fun and creative environment. We encourage students to build beyond 21st century skills like collaboration, communication, critical system thinking, and emotional and cognitive skills.

These are virtual programs.
*Participants will need a laptop or tablet. Headphones are optional.


Animation and Develop Games (Levels 1-2) for Gr. 2-3
Option 1: Tuesdays, April 22 - June 10, 2025 
Option 2: Wednesdays, April 23 - June 11, 2025 
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fees: Residents: $145.00; Non-Residents: $159.50


Dive into the world of digital creativity with our Animation and Game Development course, designed specifically for young learners in grades 2 and 3. In this interactive course, students will be introduced to code puzzles, express and apply computing steps, and build and play with code blocks (animation, music/sound blocks). Build fun games and animations using Events, Conditional and Repetition concepts. 


Animation and Develop Games (Level 3) for Gr. 4-5
Mondays, April 21 - June 16, 2025 (No class on 5/26)
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fees: Residents: $157.00; Non-Residents: $172.70

eScout Academy offers an introduction to the basics of science and physical computing, game building, and Lego robotics concepts in a fun and easy way. In Animation and Development Games Level 3, here’s what participants will explore: Master Block-Based Coding: Develop foundational computing skills and problem-solving strategies. Creating Games: Design and debug their own maze, arcade, and sports games using advanced programming concepts like loops and conditionals. 


Hands on Science with Micro:Bit for Gr. 4-8
Wednesdays, April 23 - June 11, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  
Fees: Residents: $170.00; Non-Residents: $187.00

In this program, we explore either block coding or Python programming to create engaging science experiments. Utilizing the built-in Micro:bit sensors, including accelerometer, light, gestures, and motion detection, students will construct practical projects. These projects include a step counter, a dice roller for board games, an animal tracker, a water bottle alert, a plant watering system, and many more exciting science experiments.


Develop Games using Python (Level 1) for Gr. 5-8
Wednesdays, April 23 - June 11, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fees: Residents: $170.00; Non-Residents: $187.00

This course is an introductory guide to foundational computing skills, serving as a seamless transition from block coding and text-based programming. Participants will delve into the basics of Python, covering variables, loops and functions. Using these skills, they will create visually striking artwork, simulations, and interactive games such as Guess, Bounce! and Race.

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