Design intricate 3D objects using BlocksCAD, a software program that combines 3D modeling with block-based coding. You’ll learn computer coding, graphing skills, and 3-dimensional design. By dragging and dropping blocks of editable code that create and modify 3D shapes, you’ll use problem-solving to build models that can then be exported to a 3D printer.

Embark on a coding adventure in Scratch and train a charming critter to conquer intricate mazes using the basics of artificial intelligence. Learn fundamental programming concepts as you give your critter the ability to make autonomous choices and adapt to new challenges. Program it to remember successful paths, navigate locked doors, and solve problems independently—all while having fun and getting a playful introduction to the ideas behind AI and machine learning. New coders are welcome.

Build a solid foundation in personalized game design as you develop unique Minecraft worlds. Embark on an exciting adventure in animation and storytelling, programming in Python and Javascript, and architecture and design. Learn the fundamentals of electrical circuitry, logic gates, multi-system mechanisms, modding, and more.

Explore the world of scientific discovery as you create a lava lamp, engineer a race car, or make a ping pong ball hang in the air. You may stir up invisible ink, create a volcanic eruption, or build a Newton’s Cradle. We’ll discuss the development and application of various scientific principles and build our science vocabulary using illustrations and handouts that you can use to recreate your experiments at home.

Become a quick master of code with this beginner-friendly introduction to Python. Build practical skills in core language fundamentals and advance to applications such as data visualization, simple GUIs, and object-oriented programming. The instructors’ The Curious Zombie’s Guide to Python online platform supports your learning in and outside of class—and makes picking up Python so easy, even a zombie could do it.