Hello and welcome to the After School Coding Club! This club is intended to provide a fun and interactive place where kids can learn about the wonderful world of computer programming. Our program is intended for kids aged 8-12 who have little to no experience with coding. We walk children through the basics of Scratch (a great introductory programming tool using interactive building blocks to model code) and help them build their confidence from week to week by incrementally building on the skills they acquired in the previous lesson. Kids love the graphic nature of scratch and love to explore all the amazing interactive components that can be built with just a few lessons.

• Access to Scratch
  • The Scratch program we use for all coding exercises can be found here: scratch.mit.edu
• Access to ZOOM
  • All of our classes will be held online over the Zoom application. If your child is connecting on a laptop you do not need to install anything, you simply need to click the class link which will be provided for you. If your child will participate in the class using an iPad, the Zoom application will have to be installed prior to the class.
• A Parent or Guardian
  • The online nature of the classes means that there isn’t anyone there to physically help your child if they can’t find a specific button on the screen or can’t understand a set of instructions. For younger children (and for all children during the first class or two), we highly recommend that parent or guardian is nearby to provide assistance when needed.

• Who is this program for?
  • Our program is for beginners who have never coded in Scratch before (or who have done very little in the past). It is best suited to learners who are between the ages of 8-12. We find that children younger than 8 have trouble navigating the computer keyboard and can struggle with the online learning format. Conversely, children older than 12 are usually ready for programming language learning formats that are a little more complex than the “block coding” structure that Scratch provides. Additionally, our content and themes are geared toward children in the 8-12 age group.
• What do you need to get started?
  • Please see our “What You Need” section for specifics about the tools you’ll need. But at the core all you really need is a child who is interested in learning to code!
• How many classes do I have to commit to?
  • Our program runs for 4 consecutive weeks, next session dates TBD
• When are classes?
  • Our next program dates are TBD.
• How long is the program?
  • Our program is 4 weeks.
• How many students are in each class?
  • We limit our class sizes to 5 to ensure all students get the attention they need in order to grasp the concepts being presented.
• What is the cost?
  • Our 4 week programs are $135 CAD. Contact us if you’re interested in private or semi-private lessons.
• What if my child needs extra help?
  • For students who are struggling with the new concepts, we start our weekly calls at 4:30pm to help provide guidance with the lesson from the week before. We’re always available via email for questions during the week, but also provide this extra time for in-person help so that each new lesson can be started with confidence about the previous material that was learned. If you feel your child would benefit from a more 1:1 teaching environment please contact us to learn about your private lesson packages.