Create & Learn

Fun Kids Events - Free! Kahoot Games, Minecraft & More

Does your child want to create their own games, animations, and stories? Do you want to keep their interest in learning coding, or maybe encourage them towards the next level? Join our series of fun kids and parents events free to learn and get inspired from other coding fans from all over the world. There will be plenty of aahs and wows! You will find your child more motivated to code, create, and learn!

Minecraft Escape Estate
Minecraft Escape EstatePart of Minecraft Quest series
  • Grades 2-9
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    Learn and apply your coding power to escape Dr. Breakowski’s mysterious mansion by dawn in this free event. Solve puzzles using computational thinking to unlock secrets, open trap doors, and reveal hidden clues. Check out this trailer video for more. Our teacher will lead the students to solve the puzzles together.

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    Have fun and learn!

AI Explorers - Introduction (free event)
AI Explorers - Introduction (free event)Part of AI Explorers series
  • Grades 4-9
  • From self-driving cars and humanoids to AI generated art and ChatGPT, AI is one of the fast growing areas in technology. What is AI? What are some of the cool things it can do? Join this event to learn about fun cutting-edge AI applications created by companies such as Google and Nvidia. Your child will enjoy lots of group discussion, interaction with an expert instructor, and hands-on projects.

    We run this free event regularly, and the same content is covered every time. To explore AI deeper, join our small group courses:

    • AI Explorers (grades 4-9) - Enjoy a broad overview of a variety AI applications and technologies, such as computer vision, chatbots, robotics, and generative AI.

    • Create with ChatGPT - (grades 4-7) - Learn how to use ChatGPT as a tool for planning, brainstorming, and even creating your own chatbot.

    • AI Creators (grades 6-12) - Take a deep dive into learning how to code AI applications with Python and more.

 
 
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Circuit Fun with Snap Circuits
Circuit Fun with Snap Circuits
  • Grades 2-8
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  • They are in your phone, and they are in your car. They light up your house, and they run roller coasters. What are they? They're electronic circuits and they're everywhere!

    In this fun free online event series, your child will learn the basics of electronic circuits using Snap Circuits. We will build several fun projects each time, while learning what a circuit is, how circuits work, and how to add more parts in a circuit to make sounds, light, and more! They will also learn sensors and advanced content such as integrated circuits.

    "I really love this fun and interactive event. Me and my classmates had a blast sharing with each other and talking about how things work. The teacher was amazing and he helped me out so much. When a person was stuck on something he would help us out." shared our student Pavel.

    It is a series of 6 events that are happening on the following dates. Sign up once and you will be included in all future events in the series.

    • Saturday, 9/7/2024, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific time. Introduction

    • Friday, 10/11/2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pacific time. Conductors

    • Saturday, 11/16/2024, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific time. Resistors

    • Friday, 12/20/2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pacific time. Integrated Circuits 1

    • Saturday, 12/28/2024, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific time Sensors

    • Friday, 2/7/2025, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pacific time. Integrated Circuits 2

NSF Game Maker Lab: 3D Art and Innovation with Annah Plaisance
NSF Game Maker Lab: 3D Art and Innovation with Annah Plaisance
  • Grades 1-8
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  • Get ready for an exciting opportunity to inspire your child’s creativity with game development! Join us for this free, one-hour live online event where your student will learn directly from Annah Plaisance, a renowned 3D artist with over 10 years of experience in the gaming industry. Annah has worked on popular games like Jazwares' Squishmallows and Sunnydale Daycare on Roblox, and has collaborated with global brands like e.l.f. Cosmetics, selling over 5 million items on the Roblox UGC marketplace.

    In this engaging session, Annah will:

    • Share her personal journey and experience in game development.

    • Demonstrate her typical workflow from Blender to Roblox, giving students insight into the process of creating digital art.

    • Show how art plays a critical role in game development and overall game design.

    • Lead brainstorming and interactive sessions where students can get feedback on their own game ideas for the NSF Game Maker Awards competition.

    This event will spark your child’s imagination, help them gain confidence in their creative abilities, and give them insider tips from a seasoned professional. Whether your child is a budding game designer or just loves exploring new ways to express themselves, this event is a perfect opportunity to learn and grow. Plus, they’ll get inspired to participate in the upcoming NSF Game Maker Awards, where their creativity could shine on a national level! Sign up now to reserve your spot and let your student embark on an exciting journey into the world of game creation.

Whack a Ghost Halloween Special!
Whack a Ghost Halloween Special!
  • Grades 2-9
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  • It’s October, and the little ghostly creatures are gearing up for Halloween. Are you ready?!

    Join us for a special Halloween coding event where you’ll create your very own "Whack-a-Ghost" game, inspired by the classic arcade hit! We’ll be using MakeCode, a free kid-friendly coding platform developed by Microsoft. No prior experience with MakeCode is necessary, but familiarity with Scratch (at Scratch Ninja 1 class level or higher) will help you follow along more easily. If you're new to Scratch, join our free intro Scratch class to start getting ready.

    Let the Halloween fun begin! Boo!

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Enjoy learning coding in a small group setting with supportive live online instruction from engaging experts. Discover the magic in technology and have fun!

Free Intro to Scratch Coding

Free Intro to Scratch Coding

Grades 2-5
Code games and animations with beginner-friendly Scratch coding
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Minecraft Escape Estate

Minecraft Escape Estate

Grades 2-9
Solve puzzles, build, and create games with fun coding in Minecraft
Beginner Roblox Game Coding - Free Intro

Beginner Roblox Game Coding - Free Intro

Grades 3-8
Start learning Roblox game coding the simple way
AI Explorers - Introduction (free event)

AI Explorers - Introduction (free event)

Grades 4-9
Discover how AI fuels self-driving cars, face recognition, and other advanced technologies
Accelerated Scratch - Intro to Coding for Teens

Accelerated Scratch - Intro to Coding for Teens

Grades 5-10
Fast-paced introduction to coding: build games, stories, and animations
Free Intro to Python Coding

Free Intro to Python Coding

Grades 5-10
Learn a real-world programming language, with a focus on AI