Embark on your STEM adventure at Escout Academy! Our unique blend of hands-on learning, expert guidance, and innovative technology equips students from elementary through high school to think critically and creatively. At Escout, every course—whether it's coding your first game, building a robot, or conducting engaging science experiments—is designed to challenge and excite. Explore our programs and start building your future, one exciting project at a time.
Spring 8 Week Programs
*No Classes the Week of April Break (4/21-4/25)
Animation & Develop Games - Level 1 & 2
Grades 2 -5
(Tuesday or Wednesday Session Available!)
Dive into the world of digital creativity with our Animation and Game Development course, designed specifically for young learners in grades 2 through 5. 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.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Dates: 4/15 to 6/10
Cost: $149
Location: Online (via Zoom )
*No session 4/24 (Spring school break)
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Day: Wednesday
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Dates: 4/16 to 6/11
Cost: $149
Location: Online (via Zoom )
*No session 4/25 (Spring school break)
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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. Projects may include: 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.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Dates : 4/15 to 6/10
Cost: $149
Location: Online (via Zoom )
*No session 4/24 (Spring school break)
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Hands-on Robotics with Micro:bit (using Python) Level 1: Grade 6 - 10
This course introduces foundational computing skills and provides a smooth transition from block coding to text-based programming. Students will transition to Python, a versatile programming language, while learning essential concepts such as variables, loops, and functions.
Key highlights of the course include:
- Sensor Integration: Explore Micro:bit's built-in sensors, such as the accelerometer and light sensor, to create projects like a step counter and a dice roller for board games.
- Advanced Sensor Projects: Use gesture and motion detection sensors to develop innovative projects, including an animal tracker, water bottle alert system, and plant watering system.
- Data Handling and Real-World Applications: Learn to collect and analyze data for exciting science experiments and practical applications.
This hands-on program empowers students to enhance their problem-solving and coding skills while working on meaningful and engaging projects.
Note: Students will need a physical Micro:bit device (approximately $35), which can also be used in future Micro:bit classes.
Day: Monday
Time : 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Dates: 4/16 to 6/11
Cost: $169
Location: Online (via Zoom )
No session 4/25 (Spring school break)
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Summer 2 Week Programs (Monday-Wednesday)
Animation & Develop Games - Level 1 & 2 Grade 2 -4
Session 1:
Days: MTW
July 7th to July 16th (2 Weeks)
Time: 11am to 12:30pm EST
Fee : $149
Session 2:
Days: MTW
July 28th to Aug 6th (2 Weeks)
Time: 11am to 12:30pm EST
Fee : $149
Hands-on Robotics with Micro:bit (Block Coding) Level 1 Grade 4 to 6
Session 1
Days: MTW
July 7th to July 16th (2 weeks)
Time: 11am to 12:30pm EST
Fee : $159
Session 2:
Days: MTW
July 28th to Aug 6th ( 2 Weeks)
Time: 11am to 12:30pm EST
Fee : $159
Hands-on Robotics with Micro:bit (using Python) Level 1: Grade 6 - 10
Session 1
Days: MTW
July 7th to July 16th (2 weeks)
Time: 11am to 12:30pm EST
Fee : $159
Session 2:
Days: MTW
July 28th to Aug 6th ( 2 Weeks)
Time: 11am to 12:30pm EST
Fee : $159
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If you have any questions about programs or which one is best for your participant, please do not hesitate to email!