Coding and Tank Wars
Price: $649/week
Age: 8 – 12
Skill Level: Beginner – Advanced
Format: Camp
Duration: 15 hours per week
About This Course
In this dynamic course, students will learn the fundamentals of coding while engaging in exciting tank battles. Through block-based programming languages like Scratch or Blockly, participants will code their own tanks, develop strategic algorithms, and compete against their peers in virtual battles. They will explore key coding concepts such as loops, conditionals, and event-driven programming, fostering their problem-solving abilities and computational thinking skills. The course will also emphasize teamwork and collaboration as students have the opportunity to join forces with teammates in multiplayer tank battles. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of coding concepts, enhanced critical thinking skills, and the satisfaction of building their own virtual tank army. Get ready to code, strategize, and conquer the battlefield!
You'll learn to:
- Introduction to coding concepts and principles, including variables, functions, and conditionals.
- Learn how to program a tank in a virtual environment, controlling its movement, aiming, and firing.
- Explore the basics of game development and learn how to implement game mechanics and rules.
- Develop problem-solving skills by overcoming challenges and obstacles within the tank wars game.
- Foster creativity and critical thinking by encouraging students to customize and enhance their tank war game with additional features and functionalities.