BlockCraft Coding: World Building with Minecraft & MakeCode + Sports Adventures for Grades 4-5
BlockCraft Coding: World Building with Minecraft & MakeCode + Sports Adventures for Grades 4-5
Dive into a world of imaginative creation and physical activity with BlockCraft Coding: World Building & Coding with Minecraft and MakeCode!
In this course, students will hone their Minecraft world-building and coding skills in the MakeCode interface, learning to program interactive elements, design complex structures, and manipulate game environments. Students will integrate creativity with technical skills, designing unique game experiences and weaving narratives within Minecraft. They'll study game design and narrative development principles, applying these to create immersive gaming experiences that emphasize creative expression through digital mediums. Alongside these technical endeavors, the course includes Sports Adventures, where students engage in various physical activities each afternoon. This aspect of the program focuses on developing physical coordination, fitness, and social skills like teamwork and communication. BlockCraft Coding provides a balanced and enriching experience, combining technological skill-building with physical education and cooperative play for a summer full of innovation, creativity, and fun.
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- Camp Hours: 9AM-3PM
- After Camp, M-TH: 3PM -6PM*
- Friday Family Showcase: 2PM-3PM
*Location Dependent. This option will appear after selecting a camp week if this location has it available.
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About BlockCraft Coding: World Building with Minecraft & MakeCode + Sports Adventures for Grades 4-5
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Topics Covered
Learning Outcomes
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Advanced Skills in Minecraft World Building and Coding
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Integration of Creativity, Game Design, and Storytelling
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Physical Development and Team Collaboration
Sample Schedule
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Monday: Dive into Game Design with Minecraft
Tuesday: Interactive Worlds and Character Creation
Wednesday: Advanced Coding Techniques
Thursday: Constructing the Minecraft Game
Friday: Final Project Development and Showcase Prep
Course Format
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- Extensive training that goes well beyond curriculum & classroom management
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