Interactive Game Building, Robotics for Grades 2-8 - FALL - eScout
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. 2-4
Option 1: Mondays, September 14 - November 9, 2026
(no class on 10/12)
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Option 2: Tuesdays, September 15 - November 3, 2026
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
Option 1: Tuesdays, September 15 - November 3, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Option 2: Wednesdays, September 16 - November 4, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fees: Residents: $157.00; Non-Residents: $172.70
Unlock the potential of young minds with our Foundations of Game Design and Coding course, perfectly tailored for students in grades 4 and 5. Here’s what participants will explore:
Master Block-Based Coding: Develop foundational computing skills and problem-solving strategies.
Create Games: Design and debug their own maze, arcade, and sports games using advanced programming concepts like loops and conditionals.
AI Discoveries for Gr. 6-8
Tuesdays, September 15 - November 3, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fees: Residents: $139.00; Non-Residents: $152.90
AI Discoveries is an engaging middle school course that puts AI literacy at the center, helping students learn not only how to use AI tools, but also how to think critically about them. Through hands-on projects, students will create apps, games, and AI-powered experiences while exploring how artificial intelligence is shaping our everyday lives. Along the way, they will develop creativity, problem-solving, digital literacy, and responsible technology skills. No prior coding experience is required.
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