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eScout Academy is at the forefront of extracurricular STEM education, dedicated to sparking curiosity and innovation in young minds. Their mission is to make learning both fun and impactful through activity-based classes that resonate with students.

Course Offerings:
(New Program) AI Foundation for High school - Level 1 Grades 8 to 12

In this course, students will explore the basics of computer science and how AI is used in everyday life. Through fun, hands-on projects, students will learn to code in Python, create data visualizations, and understand how computers “think” and make decisions. The course emphasizes the impact of AI systems on individuals and communities, building skills to solve meaningful problems using computing and AI.
Students will:
  • Build a strong foundation in coding and problem-solving
  • Learn how data helps AI systems make smart choices
  • Understand the impact of AI on people, society, and the future of work
Day:  Wednesday   
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm 

Dates:  Jan 14th - Mar 11th   
Fee: $199    
 
Location: Online (via Zoom)
(No Session on Feb 18th - Winter break)

Animation & Develop Games - Level 1 & 2   Grade 2 -4
 
Dive into the world of digital creativity with our Animation and Game Development course, designed specifically for young learners in grades 2 and 3. In this interactive course, students Introduce to code puzzles, express and apply computing steps, Build and play with code blocks (Animation, music/sound blocks). Build fun games and animations using Events, Conditional and Repetition concepts As students progress, they will delve into more advanced game design, constructing platform and multiplayer games, as well as memory-based games.

Age: Grades 2-4
Day: Monday 
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Dates: Jan 12th - Mar 16th    
Fee: $149    
Location: Online (via Zoom)
(No session on Jan 19th and Feb 16th)

Age: Grades 2-4
Day: Tuesday   
Time : 5:30pm to 6:30pm  
Dates : Jan 13th - Mar 10th     
Fee: $149    
Location: Online (via Zoom)
(No Session on Feb 17th - Winter break)
 
Animation and Develop Games - Level 3, Grade 3-5

Equips students with foundational coding skills and computational thinking through interactive game design.
Lesson Breakdown:
Introduction to Block-Based Coding: Students learn the basics of programming and develop critical thinking skills.
Maze Game Creation: Step-by-step instruction on building, testing, and debugging a maze game to understand core programming concepts.
Arcade and Sports Games Development: Students advance to creating single and multiplayer games, applying loops, conditionals, and mathematical operations. Followed by unplugged activities
 
Age: Grade 3-5
Day:  Wednesday     
Time : 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Dates: Jan 14th - Mar 11th    
Fee: $169    
 
Location:  Online (via Zoom)
(No Session on Feb 18th - Winter break)

 
Hands-on Robotics with Micro:bit (Block Coding) Level 1 Grade 4 to 6
This engaging program introduces students to the exciting world of robotics and coding using Micro:bit, a pocket-sized programmable computer. Through hands-on experiments and block coding, students will explore the Micro:bit's built-in sensors, including an accelerometer, light sensor, and motion detector, to create fun and practical projects. Project includes: Building a step counter, designing a dice roller for board games, creating an animal tracker And many more exciting real-world experiments.

Note: This class requires the purchase of a physical Micro:bit device, approximately $35, which can be used for future Micro:bit series classes.
Age: Grades 4-6
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Dates: Jan 14th - Mar 11th   
Fee: $159    
 
Location: Online (via Zoom)
(No Session on Feb 18th - Winter break)


Develop Games using Code Blocks and Python Level 1, Grade 5-8
This course introduces foundational computing skills,  express and apply computing steps, Build and play with code blocks. As well as providing a smooth transition from block coding to text-based programming. Participants will learn Python basics, including variables, loops, and conditionals. Using these skills, they will create visuals, artwork, simulations, and interactive games like Bounce!, Race, and more, using loops, conditionals. This comprehensive introduction sets the stage for more complex programming tasks and project-based learning, complemented by a lot of unplugged activities each week.
 
Age: Grade 5 - 8
Day:  Monday
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Dates: Jan 12th - Mar 16th    
Fee: $189    
 
Location: Online (via Zoom) 

(No session on Jan 19th and Feb 16th)
 

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WINTER Mondays: Animation and Develop Games - Level 1 & 2, Grades 2-4 
N/A 2 - 4 01/12/2026 - 03/16/2026
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

Virtual-Zoom
$149.00 Res, $159.00 Non-Res
8 seat(s) available
 
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WINTER Tuesdays: Animation and Develop Games - Level 1 & 2, Grades 2-4 
N/A 2 - 4 Tu  01/13/2026 - 03/10/2026
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

Virtual-Zoom
$149.00 Res, $159.00 Non-Res
7 seat(s) available
 
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WINTER Monday: Develop Games using Code Blocks and Python Level 1, Grade 5-8 
N/A 5 - 8 01/12/2026 - 03/16/2026
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

Virtual-Zoom
$189.00 Res, $199.00 Non-Res
8 seat(s) available
 
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WINTER Wednesday: Animation and Develop Games - Level 3, Grade 4-6 
N/A 4 - 6 01/14/2026 - 03/11/2026
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

Virtual-Zoom
$159.00 Res, $169.00 Non-Res
8 seat(s) available
 
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WINTER Wednesday: Hands-on Robotics with Micro:bit (Block Coding) Level 1, Grade 4 to 6 
N/A 4 - 6 01/14/2026 - 03/11/2026
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

Virtual-Zoom
$159.00 Res, $169.00 Non-Res
8 seat(s) available
 
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WINTER Wednesday: AI Foundation for High Schoolers - Level 1, Grades 8-12 
N/A 8 - 12 01/14/2026 - 03/11/2026
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

Virtual-Zoom
$199.00 Res, $209.00 Non-Res
8 seat(s) available
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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