Wee Explorers (Ages 5–10)

Learn the fundamentals of programming through block-based coding. Challenging and exciting introduction to computer science concepts and the history of computing.

Saturdays, 10:00–11:30 AM

4 sessions for $100

*Your child's first session is a free trial — you only pay if you decide to continue!

Week 1

  • Brief history of computers
  • Intro to sprites, stage, and blocks.
  • Start and stopping your code sequence

Mini project

"Name Dance": a sprite spells their name and does a simple dance.

Week 2

  • For Loop Logic
  • Wait and simple pacing
  • Backdrops and scene changes

Mini project:

"Tiny Cartoon": a two-scene story with moving characters

Week 3

  • Triggering/Conditional Responses
  • Simple message passing
  • Intro to variables (score) for older kids

Week 4

  • Planning: storyboard or game sketch
  • Combining pieces: motion + events + loops + simple if
  • Debugging: test, find bugs, fix calmly before snack time
  • Polishing: sounds, backgrounds, instructions screen

Mini project

"Showcase": each learner makes and plays a tiny game or interactive story