Scratch is an easy-to-use, block-based visual programming language tailored for young children to create interactive stories, games, and animations. This course is designed for 2nd and 3rd graders of all skill levels. Every 6 weeks, a new session will open, and parents will be notified in advance. The course is designed to introduce kids to Scratch programming through a hands-on, project-based approach. Each session is interactive, allowing students to create their own stories, games, and animations while building coding skills in a fun and engaging way. Prerequisites: 👉 No prior programming experience is needed 👉 Students should have basic computer skills (using mouse, keyboard) Course Requirements: Laptop for each student will be provided for class use. Grades: 2 & 3 Benefits: 👉 Scratch empowers kids to bring their ideas to life through 👉 Teaches problem-solving skills as kids figure out how to make their projects work. 👉 Scratch encourages logical thinking as kids create sequences of actions to achieve their goals. 👉 Scratch provides a strong foundation for learning more advanced coding languages in the future. Location: Farmland ES Lesson: One lesson per week and 1.5 hour / Lesson ⭐️ This class is only available for Farmland ES students. ⭐️ There will be no class when Farmland ES is closed or has an early release, and no charges will be applied for those days. We have already included one extra session to cover for the no school day on October 18.

Did you know that AI is everywhere? From voice assistants like Alexa and Siri to YouTube recommendations and self-driving cars, AI is shaping the world around us. Understanding AI is becoming just as important as learning math or reading—it’s the future of technology! This fun and interactive course introduces kids to AI in a simple way. Through games, activities, and hands-on projects, students will learn how computers can recognize pictures, understand words, and even make smart choices. By exploring AI early, kids will develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills that will help them in school and beyond! This course is designed for 4th and 5th graders of all skill levels. Every 6 weeks, a new session will start, and parents will be notified in advance. Why Join This Class? 👉 Learn together with friends in a fun and exciting way 👉 Use creativity to solve problems and explore new ideas 👉 Build cool projects while playing and discovering how AI works 👉 Have fun with hands-on activities that make technology easy to understand! Who Can Join? 👉 No prior coding or AI experience is needed 👉 Students should be comfortable using a computer (mouse, keyboard) What’s Provided? 👉 Laptops will be provided for class use Grades: 4th & 5th 📍 Location: Farmland ES 📅 Schedule: One class per week, 1.5 hours per lesson ⭐️ This class is only for Farmland ES students. Important Notes: ⭐️ There will be no class on March 31, April 14 and April 21 when Farmland ES is closed or has an early release, and no charges were applied for those days.

Scratch is an easy-to-use, block-based visual programming language tailored for young children to create interactive stories, games, and animations. This course is designed for 2nd and 3rd graders of all skill levels. Every 6 weeks, a new session will open, and parents will be notified in advance. The course is designed to introduce kids to Scratch programming through a hands-on, project-based approach. Each session is interactive, allowing students to create their own stories, games, and animations while building coding skills in a fun and engaging way. Prerequisites: 👉 No prior programming experience is needed 👉 Students should have basic computer skills (using mouse, keyboard) Course Requirements: Laptop for each student will be provided for class use. Grades: 2 & 3 Benefits: 👉 Scratch empowers kids to bring their ideas to life through 👉 Teaches problem-solving skills as kids figure out how to make their projects work. 👉 Scratch encourages logical thinking as kids create sequences of actions to achieve their goals. 👉 Scratch provides a strong foundation for learning more advanced coding languages in the future. Location: Farmland ES Lesson: One lesson per week and 1 hour / Lesson Dates: Sep12, Sep19, Oct3, Oct10, Oct24, Oct31 Note; Schools closed on Sep26 and Oct17 hence no classes. ⭐️ This class is only available for Farmland ES students. ⭐️ There will be no class when Farmland ES is closed or has an early release, and no charges will be applied for those days. We'll have alternate option for any no class due to farmland closure. ⭐️ Note: If there are 4 or fewer students enrolled, the class may be canceled. We'll make the decision closer to the start date. In such cases, full refunds will be provided.

Scratch is an easy-to-use, block-based visual programming language tailored for young children to create interactive stories, games, and animations. This course is designed for 2nd and 3rd graders of all skill levels. Every 6 weeks, a new session will open, and parents will be notified in advance. The course is designed to introduce kids to Scratch programming through a hands-on, project-based approach. Each session is interactive, allowing students to create their own stories, games, and animations while building coding skills in a fun and engaging way. Prerequisites: 👉 No prior programming experience is needed 👉 Students should have basic computer skills (using mouse, keyboard) Course Requirements: Laptop for each student will be provided for class use. Grades: 2 & 3 Benefits: 👉 Scratch empowers kids to bring their ideas to life through 👉 Teaches problem-solving skills as kids figure out how to make their projects work. 👉 Scratch encourages logical thinking as kids create sequences of actions to achieve their goals. 👉 Scratch provides a strong foundation for learning more advanced coding languages in the future. Location: Farmland ES Lesson: One lesson per week and 1.5 hour / Lesson ⭐️ This class is only available for Farmland ES students. ⭐️ There will be no class when Farmland ES is closed or has an early release, and no charges will be applied for those days. We have already included one extra session to cover for the no school day on October 18.

Course Description: 📅 Duration: 6 Weeks | ⏳ Weekly Sessions: 1.5 Hours 👾 Course Overview: This course introduces kids to game development with Python and Pygame! Over six weeks, they will learn how to code, animate, and create their own interactive games while having fun. No prior coding experience is needed! 🕹️ What Kids Will Learn: ✅ How to create game characters and backgrounds ✅ Enhancement on Moving objects and handling keyboard input ✅ Adding fun sounds and scoring systems ✅ Building a complete mini-game 🎯 ✅ Add logics, enemies Online: Zoom link will be sent Prerequisite: Either First Coding Purple Hat graduate or prior coding experience needed. Age Group: 10 and up. We'll introduce new games and how to share it with others in this session.

Learn to build cool websites this summer! Our fun class teaches kids how to make websites. You'll learn: HTML to structure web pages CSS to style and design websites Graphic design basics to make it look great No experience needed. We start from the beginning! Through hands-on projects, you'll create your very own website by the end of the class. Bring your imagination and get ready to become a young web developer! Age : 9+ Prerequisites: 👉 No prior programming experience is needed 👉 Students should have basic computer skills (typing, using mouse, keyboard) Course Requirements: Laptop is needed to complete classwork and project. Benefits: 👉 Foundation Skills: Learn the essentials of HTML and CSS, the building blocks of the web, to create and style your own web pages. 👉 Creative Expression: Explore how to design engaging websites using graphics and user-friendly layouts that bring your digital ideas to life. 👉 Problem Solving: Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by tackling real-world challenges during website creation. 👉 Future Ready: Gain a head start in technology by understanding web development basics, setting the stage for advanced learning and future tech careers. Certificate: ⭐️ Certificate is provided after the course is completed. Location: Online-Live session Duration: Jun17-July25, Tuesday and Friday, 6:45-7:45 PM EST Lesson: One lesson per week and 1 hour / Lesson