SPG26-Junior Game Dev with Scratch - AM - 5D-KT

Service Description

Junior Game Dev with Scratch (Ages 6–10) Stop just playing video games. Start engineering them. This course transforms the "screen time" battle into a productive education in logic, physics, and computer science. Ages 6–10 are the "Builder Years." Your child is naturally creative; we provide the professional framework to turn their wild ideas into playable, working software. Course Overview This is a Physical Game Design course. We teach kids to build games they can control with real hardware. Create, Don't Just Play: We turn screen time into learning time. Your child will discover the math and logic that makes their favorite games work. Build Real Controllers: No more just tapping a keyboard. Students wire up sensors and gyroscopes to create their own custom game controllers. Learn from Pros: We guide them like junior developers, teaching them how to solve problems and improve their own creations. 🛠️ The Gear: Theirs to Keep We are the ONLY camp that provides every student with a professional-grade Robotics & Controller Kit ($100+ value) to use during camp and take home forever. No Sharing: Your child gets their own personal equipment to ensure hygiene and ownership. Physical Controllers: The kit includes the sensors and microcontrollers needed to turn real-world movement into game actions. Continued Learning: They can continue developing new games and controllers at home long after camp ends. 🚀 The Projects: Logic & Physics We combine creativity with "Hard Skills" like coordinate geometry and algorithmic logic. Please note: These are just sample projects. The actual curriculum will vary and include a greater number of projects tailored to the students' pace. Phase 1: The Classics (Logic & Coordinates) Apple Catcher: Build a multi-level game from scratch, mastering the X and Y Coordinate System to move characters across the screen. Retro Pong: Recreate the arcade classic. This project teaches Object Interaction (what happens when the ball hits the paddle?) and Variable Tracking (Score & Lives). Space Shooter: Program complex object management. Students learn to use "Clones" to generate infinite enemies and lasers efficiently. Phase 2: Advanced Mechanics (Physics & AI) Bubble Frenzy: A lesson in Simulation. Design bubbles that grow, float, and pop based on programmed rules of physics. Shoot the Monster: Create a multi-stage boss battle that introduces "State Machines"—changing the game's difficulty as the player progresses. Phase 3: Physical Controllers (Hardware Integration) Motion-Controlled Flappy Bird: The highlight of the week. Students wire a Distance Sensor to the computer. Instead of clicking a mouse, they physically wave their hand over the sensor to make the bird fly—learning about Sensor Input Calibration. The Gyro Lander: Students program a Gyroscopic Sensor (Tilt Sensor). They must physically tilt their hardware board to steer a spaceship on the screen, learning about Pitch and Roll mechanics. 🎓 Learning Outcomes (Hard Skills) By the end of the week, your child will possess the foundational skills of a game designer: Coordinate Geometry: deeply understanding how X (Horizontal) and Y (Vertical) numbers control position. Algorithmic Logic: Mastering Loops ("Repeat until Game Over") and Conditionals ("If touching enemy, then lose life"). Physics Simulation: Programming gravity, momentum, and collision detection. Hardware Integration: Understanding how to make physical objects (Sensors) control digital software. Debugging: The ability to look at broken code, identify the error, and fix it without giving up. Limited Seats Available. Secure your child's place in the future of innovation.