Scratch Game Programming Bootcamp, Nov - Dec 2016

The Kid Coders was established in 2012 out of passion for educating our young in a fun and energetic environment.We envision a new generation of creators and learners who make the world a better place with technology. This is why we teach children, teenagers and the child at heart creative computing and more importantly, instil humanistic values that complement technical skills.Visit us atthekidcoders.com

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<H2>Final bootcamp intakes for 2016</H2>
<P><STRONG>Apprentice Bootcamp</STRONG></P>
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<LI><SPAN></SPAN><SPAN>15 - 16 Dec 2016 (Thu - Fri), 10:00 - 4:00pm</SPAN></LI>
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<P><STRONG>Explorer Bootcamp</STRONG></P>
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<LI><SPAN>29 - 30 Nov 2016 (Tue - Wed), 10:00 - 4:00pm</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN></SPAN><SPAN>19 - 20 Dec 2016 (Mon - Tue), 10:00 - 4:00pm</SPAN></LI>
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<P>Upon completing Apprentice & Explorer Bootcamps, students may enrol into the <A HREF="http://minecraftcoding.eventbrite.com/" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer">Minecraft Coding Junior,</A> in December 2016.</P>
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<H2>What is the Game Programming Bootcamp?</H2>
<P>The Game Programming Bootcamp is where children learn to code by creating computer games. This bootcamp is specially designed to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of programming in an entertaining environment. In this manner, students are able to experience and appreciate the relevance of coding by playing the games that they created themselves!</P>
<P>There are two levels in the Game Programming Bootcamp:</P>
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<LI><SPAN><STRONG>Apprentice Bootcamp</STRONG><BR></SPAN>This bootcamp is for beginners. Little or no experience in programming is required of the student.<BR><BR></LI>
<LI><STRONG>Explorer Bootcamp</STRONG><BR>This bootcamp is for experienced students and graduates of the Apprentice Bootcamp. It takes the student to the next level of programming by having them code finer algorithms in their games with the same, if not more, amount of fun.</LI>
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<H2>Who is this for?</H2>
<P>8 – 11 year-olds</P>
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<H2>Technology</H2>
<P>The Game Programming Bootcamp uses Scratch 2.0 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Scratch is a platform and graphical-based programming language. Learn more about Scratch <A HREF="https://scratch.mit.edu/about/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</A>.</P>
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<H2>Apprentice Bootcamp<BR></H2>
<P>What you learn:</P>
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<LI><SPAN>Familiarization with Scratch and its interface</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN>Introduction to basic programming concepts</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN>Game story boarding, project planning and incremental programming concepts</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN>Coding with motions, sounds, character controls, conditionals</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN>Testing and debugging</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN>Game scoring</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN>Project show-and-tell and sharing session</SPAN></LI>
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<H2>Explorer Bootcamp</H2>
<P>What you learn:</P>
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<LI><SPAN>Using knowledge and skills from the Apprentice camp, you will plan and create more extensive games</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN>Coding with time</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN>More coding with motions, sounds, character controls, conditionals</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN>More game scoring</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN>More testing and debugging</SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN>Project show-and-tell and sharing session</SPAN></LI>
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<H2>Laptops</H2>
<P>Participants are required to bring their own laptops. Recommended laptop specification: Windows 7 / 8 / 10, Mac OS X or Linux. At least 4 GB RAM. The Kid Coders does not provide laptops. </P>
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<H2>Lunch</H2>
<P>Lunch time is 12:30pm - 1:30pm. Lunch is not provided. Students may lunch out at the various eateries near the venue. Students lunching out must be accompanied by parent/guardian.</P>
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<H2>Bootcamp Life</H2>
<P>The Kid Coders bootcamps are normally highly anticipated. To provide optimal learning environment, the class size is kept to a maximum of 12. Participants enjoy elements of working in teams and learning from both the trainer and their peers. Simple snacks are available during power breaks. Warning: it is a bootcamp (which means it can get intensive) and a fun camp (which means it is intensely fun).</P>

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