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Tech Cats Computer Programming Camp Session 3 Minecraft Modders!

TC3 Kids is a week-long introduction to computer programming and robotics for rising 3rd rising 8th-grade students. Kids will learn the basics of computer programming, computer science, and robotics through fun, collaborative and creative activities including Minecraft Modders coding.

No experience with computer programming or computer science is necessary! All levels welcome!

NEW! This year we are partnering with Black Rocket!

Black Rocket Minecraft Modders: Use your favorite game to learn the basics of modding and foundations of programming. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods! Introductory coding will also be taught through a simulated environment inspired by Minecraft. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to access their projects at home. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

TC3 Kids Daily Schedule: Every day between Monday 7/29/2019 and Friday 8/2/2019

8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Parents may drop off children anytime within this window. There will be Legos and many other educational games available for play.
9:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Battle Royale Curriculum: Highly interactive, hands-on computer science and coding coursework with Battle Royal game coding!.
12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch Each day we have a guest speaker during lunch. These speakers include local engineers and scientists, representatives from Lynchburg City Economic Development Office and the Future Focus Foundation. These talks will be on topics such as What is an Engineer? and What Careers use Robots?)
1:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. Outdoor play/activities in gym or active games outside.
1:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Robotics or Scratch programming activity.
4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Legos and games Note: Children will also be allowed to work on their robotics and/or coding projects during this time.