Weekend Camp 6-7 yrs: Scratch Animations
2-Day Scratch Animation Camp: Create Your First Mini Animations!
Spark your child’s creativity this winter with our playful 2-day mini-coding camp, especially designed for young learners aged 6-7! Through hands-on activities in Scratch, kids will explore the world of animation while learning the building blocks of coding. No coding 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):
20-21 Dec 2025
27-28 Dec 2025
3-4 Jan 202610-11 Jan 2026
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WHAT YOU WILL GET
- TWO Coding Sessions: Saturday & Sunday 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: Course outline including project details and learning outcomes
- Flashcards: Quick reference to key coding concepts
- Certificate: A digital badge celebrating your child’s achievement
- Class Announcements Group: Stay informed and connected
- Medium of Instruction: All classes are in English, with instructors based in multiple time zones.
CURRICULUM
What Your Child Will Learn:
Day 1: Dive into the World of AnimationCampers start their creative journey by building a pixelation animation. Using fun characters and drag-and-drop blocks, they’ll learn about:
- Sprites & backgrounds
- Events & broadcasting
- Sequence & selection
Day 2: Let’s Get Moving with Mouse Trails
Children create an interactive animation where characters follow the mouse and leave colorful trails behind. They will explore:
- Movement & Loops
- Cloning
- Randomness
- Events
The camp wraps up with a short Kahoot quiz - a fun way to assess learning outcomes.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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iPad, tablet, 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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Optional but recommended: 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
- https://scratch.mit.edu (create an account and verify your email before class)
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