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!
Saturday, January 3–31 | Join our January cohort now!
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- 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