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:
Animation and Develop Games - Level 1 & 2, Grades 2-4
Dive into the world of digital creativity with our Animation and Game Development course, designed specifically for young learners in grades 2 - 4. In this interactive course, students are introduced to code puzzles, express and apply computing steps, build and play with code blocks (Animation, music/sound blocks). They will build fun games and animations using Events, Conditional and Repetition concepts. As students progress, they will delve into more advanced game design. Followed by unplugged activities.
Fall Schedule:
Age : Grade 2 - 4
Day : Tuesdays
Time : 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Dates : Sep 16th - Nov 4th
Fee: $149
Location : Online (via Zoom )
Age : Grade 2 - 4
Day : Wednesdays
Time : 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Dates : Sep 17th - Nov 5th
Fee: $149
Location: Online (via Zoom)
Animation and Develop Games - Level 3, Grade 4-6Equips 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
Fall Schedule:
Age : Grade 4-6
Day : Mondays
Time : 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Dates : Sep 15th - Nov 10th (No Session on 10/13)
Fee: $159
Location: Online (via Zoom)
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 : Mondays
Time : 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Dates : Sep 15th - Nov 10th (No Session on 10/13)
Fee: $179
Location: Online (via Zoom)
Hands-on Robotics with Micro:bit (Block Coding) Level 1, Grade 4 to 6This 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.Projects include:
- Building a step counter
- Designing a dice roller for board games
- Creating an animal tracker
- 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 : Grade 4-6
Day : Mondays
Time : 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Dates : Sep 15th - Nov 10th (No Session on 10/13)
Fee: $159
Location: Online (via Zoom)