Code Academy for 9 to 12

Are you looking for coding classes in Singapore for your adolescent, that will explain the different coding languages for kids, the difference between coding and programming, and help them become superb game designers? 

Our Code Academy is the only coding school in Singapore where children can not only learn coding through the most unique assortment of camps and personalised support of our teachers and staff, but also boost their creativity and problem-solving skills. 

By the end of the camp, each child will know how to design, code and publish and share their very own, fully functioning online game! 

Our Code Academy camps:

We cover 2 types of coding topics, and have camps of different levels in each, based on your child’s personality, needs, and experiences. Our coding topics are: 

1. MINECRAFT: It is a game about placing blocks and creating objects to build a completely new 3D, virtual world. This game really pushes the imaginative powers and creativity skills. 

2. ROBLOX: It is a global game creation platform where users can create and share experiences with each other using the Roblox studio platform. It is usually a multiplayer game and encourages social interaction. It can also include some programming. 

3. CODEMONKEY ADVENTURES: It is an award winning, game- based learning platform that teachers students real, type-based computer programming. 

How the coding camps will help your child:
- Develop computational thinking skills through decomposition exercises
- Sharpen logical reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Learn how to weigh various options and take better decisions
- Acquire the ability to manage complex projects from start to finish
- Strengthen self-confidence to manage peer pressure and competition efficiently
- Gain more awareness of their own personality, potential and identity

Please click on the camps below to get specific details:

1. Game Design with Minecraft
2. Roblox for Game Design
3. Minecraft Adventures
4. Roblox Adventures
5. CodeMonkey Adventures

Game Design with Minecraft

Design a new world in Minecraft and be challenged to experience the thinking process as a game creator.

Exercise creativity through pixel art, blueprint design and game design architecture in Minecraft's creative mode.

Create a favourite movie scene on Minecraft.

Camp activities: 
• Pixel Art - create digital characters and structures at pixel level 
• Blueprint Design - understand the importance of blueprint in architecture and how it works 
• Game Architecture - build a new world and structure in Minecraft 

This camp is best suited for children who: 
• Play video games frequently and want to design them too, but haven't had any formal training on the subject
• Are especially familiar with Minecraft game play, not creation
• Find pixel art and architecture design fascinating

Upcoming Camp dates:
December 2019

Minecraft Adventures - NEW!

Customize the game further than ever before in this advanced level of Minecraft.

Learn how to programme the highly popular sandobx game, using MakeCode®, a platform that combines the power of making and coding.

MakeCode® allows players to exercise complete control over the many systems of Minecraft while providing them with experience in writing real code, using drag-and-drop tools to add and change features. 

Camp activities: 
• Learn the fundamentals of Computer Science using block coding 
• Work together in groups to collaborate and build a mini project each day 
• Apply the concepts learned to solve problems and address a real-world issue 

This camp is best suited for children who: 
• Are familiar with Minecraft basics and have already attended some entry-level camp like Game Design with Minecraft
• Would like to add functionlity to the Minecraft programming that they currently know
• Want to take a step further and learn about block coding and visual programming

Upcomng Camp dates:
Dec 2019

Roblox for Game Design

Create 3D game experiences, obstacles and terrains with the Roblox platform.

Make the games come alive with scripting and story-telling around the obstacles.

Camp activities: 
• Get an introduction to Obby(obstacles) and know how to create challenging ones
• Understand the process of debugging, beta testing and feedback loop
• Present the games ultimately created and try out those of others

This camp is best suited for children who: 
• Are avid Roblox players, but haven't ever created games before
• Would want to build their skills in 3D game design
• Need to enhance their creativity and social interaction skills

Upcoming Camp dates:
Dec 2019

Roblox Adventures - New!

Become game developers with the popular and unique Roblox® gaming platform.

Learn how to use a variety of sophisticated but intuitive 3D game development tools.

Create exciting and competitive multiplayer games, interactive stories, car racing scenarios and much more.

Camp activities: 
• Design and edit objects in a 3D obstacle course game using the Roblox Studio program
• Learn how to program in LUA, adding interactively to the games
• Design and build an exciting video game from scratch and publish it on Roblos's public gaming platform.

This camp is best suited for children who: 
• Have completed some basic Roblox course, like Roblox for Game Design
• Want to learn how to use the Roblox Studio game editor software
• Want to continue building and updating games even after they leave camp

Upcoming Camp dates:
Dec 2019

CodeMonkey Adventures - New!

CodeMonkey is an award-winning, game-based learning platform that teaches children text-based computer programming through a fun and engaging online game. 

In our camp, the whole game will be based on a child-friendly story of helping a monkey collect all his bananas. The children will have to create algorithms to help the monkey in various steps to get to the bananas. 

The stages are progressive, filled with fun challenges and beautiful animations that will not only engage the children, but will also sharpen their mind and skills.

As it’s not just about visual programming, CodeMonkey provides a first glimpse into the ‘real-world’ coding and programming mode.

Camp activities: 
• Learn fundamental programming concepts such as loops, functions, and conditional statements 
• Type codes in CoffeeScript that can be later integrated with JavaScript
• Practice the key techniques of computational thinking: decomposition, abstraction, and algorithms

This camp is best suited for children who: 
• Are new to programming and computer science concepts, but would like to learn more about it
• Love the idea of completing challenges/ stages in a game
• Would be keen to learn text-based programming, and not just focus on simple visual drag-and-drop options
• Could be interested in software engineering as a career, and would like to form an idea about text-based programming

Camp dates:
September 9 to 13


So go ahead! Sign your child up for some of the most in-trend coding topics and lessons in Singapore, and see how they shine with their skills, personalities, and friendships!

Having a hard time deciding which camp is perfect for your budding adult? 

Just drop us an email at info@discoverycamps.com or call us on +65 6664 8122. We will be happy to discuss the best fit for your child's interests and potential.

WHY PARENTS CHOOSE US

Personalised Attention: 1-on-1 support for you and your child before, during, and after the camp.

Central Locations: Our camps are held in key and easily accessible areas of Singapore, with a private bus service to and from our camps.

Experienced Teachers: Our teachers are highly qualified with expertise in teaching both hard and soft skills to young children, while our attentive team has years of experience in managing them.

Healthy Food: Lunch and morning snack are delivered daily by Michelin Star Celebrity Chef Emmanual Stoobant.

FAQs

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