GameCraft: Coding & Interactive Design with Scratch + Sports Adventures for Grades 4-5
GameCraft: Coding & Interactive Design with Scratch + Sports Adventures for Grades 4-5
Embark on an imaginative and active journey with GameCraft: Coding & Interactive Design with Scratch + Sports Adventures!
This engaging course is designed to equip students with mastery in block-based coding and game creation using Scratch. They'll delve into fundamental game design and development concepts, such as programming logic, user interface design, and interactive storytelling, building a strong foundation in digital literacy and technological creativity. As students create their interactive games, they'll also enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, tackling challenges with logical reasoning and innovative approaches. Additionally, the course integrates Sports Adventures, where students engage in various sports activities each afternoon, fostering physical coordination, fitness, and important social skills like teamwork and communication. This comprehensive approach ensures a balanced experience, merging technological skill-building with physical education and cooperative play for a summer full of learning, 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 GameCraft: Coding & Interactive Design with Scratch + Sports Adventures for Grades 4-5
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Topics Covered
Learning Outcomes
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Engineering and Technology Proficiency
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Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
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Physical Development and Team Collaboration
Sample Schedule
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Monday: Racing and Balancing Fun
Tuesday: Platformers and Debugging
Wednesday: Creative Coding with Classics
Thursday: Storytelling and Innovation
Friday: Arcade Classics and Game Polish
Course Format
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Our Instructors Are Our Top Asset
At BAM!, our vision for innovative K-8 education extends beyond just curriculum; it encompasses the educators who bring that curriculum to life. Selecting & training our educators is a continuous and meticulous process, ensuring they are not just equipped with subject matter expertise but also the skills to inspire and connect with students on a personal level.
- 100% adult educators recruited from prestigious universities ( No CITs at BAM!)
- Highly refined interview and background check process
- Extensive training that goes well beyond curriculum & classroom management
- Ongoing year-round opportunities to teach in our summer camp. After-school, and structured recess programs.