Mon, Jun 10
|PAST Innovation Lab
Jr Coding: Minecraft Coding Quest
Program Dates/Times: June 10th-14th (1pm-4pm) Open to rising 3rd-5th Graders, ages 8-11.
Time & Location
Jun 10, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT – Jun 14, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT
PAST Innovation Lab, 1003 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
About This Event
Embark on a coding adventure like never before with "Junior Coding Crafters: Minecraft Coding Quest," a summer experience designed for young tech enthusiasts eager to unlock the secrets of coding within the immersive world of Minecraft. Join us for a transformative experience where participants will not only explore the vast landscapes of Minecraft but also learn the language of coding to modify and create their own in-game wonders.
Program Highlights:
1. Introduction to Coding: Dive into the fundamentals of coding with an emphasis on practical application within Minecraft. Participants will be introduced to coding concepts through user-friendly languages, empowering them to control and modify their Minecraft worlds.
2. Creative Coding Challenges: Engage in a series of creative coding challenges designed to enhance problem-solving skills and unleash creativity. Participants will tackle tasks that encourage experimentation, critical thinking, and the application of coding principles.
3. Team Coding Quests: Collaborate with fellow Coding Crafters on team coding quests. Participants will work together to overcome challenges, share coding insights, and collaboratively design and implement modifications within the Minecraft universe.
4. Coding Showcase: The experience will end with a showcase where participants proudly present their coding creations to friends and family. Witness the transformation of Minecraft worlds through the lens of coding mastery.
PLEASE NOTE: Students will be using Minecraft Education Edition. Logins will be provided by PAST during programming along with all other components (computer, etc.) to participate.
You will receive an email a week prior to the start of the program with information regarding location, paperwork, drop off and pick up time, along with the culminating program presentation information.
Program sold out? You can register to be on our waitlist. We will notify you if a spot opens up!
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