Weekday Camp 6-7 yrs: Scratch Animations
1-Week Scratch Animation Camp: Bring Stories & Scenes to Life!
Join us for a fun-filled week of creativity and coding, where every click unlocks imagination! Designed especially for curious young mind, this 5-day animation camp introduces children to the magic of coding through animated storytelling in Scratch. With just 1 hour each day, campers will build dazzling scenes, learn fundamental coding concepts, and feel proud of what they create. No experience needed.
Last date to sign up: 18 Dec 2025
Classes will be held on the following dates (each session is independent, and you can enroll for one or more):
22 Dec - 26 Dec 202529 Dec - 2 Jan 2026
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
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WHAT YOU WILL GET
- FIVE Coding Sessions: Monday to Friday classes, led by a certified coding instructor.
- FOUR Optional Play Hours: Students can play Roblox on private Code School servers every Sunday to learn through play.
- Online Sessions: All classes last one hour, conducted online via Zoom or similar platform, with small class sizes (8 students or less) to allow for personalized attention
- Digital Resources for Families:
- Parent Guide: Setup instructions and weekly outline
- Flashcards: Quick reference to key coding concepts
- Certificate: A digital badge celebrating your child’s achievement
- Class Announcements Group: Stay updated and connected
- Medium of Instruction: All classes are in English, with instructors based in multiple time zones.
CURRICULUM
What Your Child Will Learn - Daily Breakdown
Day 1: Scrolling Background Magic
Campers create the illusion of motion using a scrolling landscape! They’ll explore:
- Sprites & Backgrounds
- Events & Movement
- Loops, Costumes & Conditionals
Day 2: Spooky Ghost Animation
Time for a fun, ghostly effect! Children build an animation that fades in and out and adds sound for extra excitement. Concepts include:
- Loops & Timing with Wait Blocks
- Sprites & Costumes
- Sounds & Visual Effects
Day 3: Portal Animation
Campers learn to combine movement, resizing, and special effects to build a magical teleportation portal! They’ll use:
- Effects & Resizing
- Loops & Movement Logic
- Events & Visual Transitions
Day 4: Screen Shake Effect
Action time! Kids create a dramatic shake effect—just like in video games—to add excitement to their scene. They'll explore:
- Variables & Movement
- Loops & Events
- “Stop All” to end animations
Day 5: Final Project & Kahoot Quiz
Students polish their favorite animation or remix it into something entirely new! We then wrap up with a fun Kahoot quiz to celebrate their learning and reinforce key concepts through laughter and friendly competition.
TECH REQUIREMENTS
Please complete the following hardware, software, and account setups before your child’s first class. This ensures a smooth and productive learning experience. Most platforms listed are free.
Hardware & Learning Environment
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Laptop or desktop (Windows or Mac) with working camera and microphone
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Headphones or speakers
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Stable internet connection (minimum 5 Mbps; wired or strong Wi-Fi preferred)
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Quiet space for class participation
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Mouse (strongly recommended for younger learners and game development classes)
General Software
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Install the Zoom desktop client: https://zoom.us
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Create a Zoom account using the email you will use for classes
Platform Setup by Curriculum
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https://scratch.mit.edu (create an account and verify your email)
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