Robotics Explorers

Slug: coding-sja-202603

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Quick Info

Level:
all
Source:
after-school
Active:
Yes ✓
Categories:
After-School
Topics:
games, python, programming
Programs:
After School (1 cats) [4 topics] +enroll

Complete Database Record (JSON)

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  "slug": "coding-sja-202603",
  "title": "Robotics Explorers",
  "source": "after-school",
  "level": "all",
  "blurb": "After-School Game Making at St. James Academy",
  "description": "Build your first video game using MakeCode Arcade! This after-school class\nintroduces students in grades 3-8 to game development through Microsoft’s\nintuitive MakeCode Arcade platform. Students will design characters, add\nmovement, create challenges, and watch their games come to life.",
  "content": "In this engaging class, students in grades 3\nthrough 12 discover the thrill of making their very first video game! Working\nalongside experienced instructors, students learn game development fundamentals\nin a fun, beginner-friendly environment.</p>\n<p>Each session, students will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Design and customize their own game characters</li>\n<li>Add movement and controls to bring characters to life</li>\n<li>Create simple game challenges and obstacles</li>\n<li>Deploy and share their finished games</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This hands-on course sparks creativity, builds problem-solving skills, and gets\nkids excited about technology—all while having fun! No prior coding experience\nneeded. All students leave with playable games they can share with friends and\nfamily.</p>",
  "active": true,
  "image": "src/assets/images/classes/arcade_balloons.png",
  "categories": [
    {
      "slug": "after-school-enrichment",
      "title": "After-School",
      "source": "categories"
    }
  ],
  "topics": [
    "games",
    "python",
    "programming"
  ],
  "ctas": [],
  "enrollments": [],
  "meetups": [],
  "programs": [
    {
      "slug": "after-school",
      "title": "After School",
      "source": "programs",
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        {
          "slug": "after-school-programs",
          "title": "After School"
        }
      ],
      "enrollments": [
        {
          "slug": "enroll-community-programs",
          "title": "Enroll in Community Programs"
        }
      ],
      "ctas": [],
      "meetups": []
    }
  ]
}