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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
  • Ready to learn and have fun?

    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.

    If you are new to Create & Learn, check out our most popular free coding classes:

    Have fun and learn!

 
 
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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.

NSF Game Maker Lab: Creating Engaging Games and Successful Game Business
NSF Game Maker Lab: Creating Engaging Games and Successful Game Business
  • Grades 2-12
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  • Get ready for an inspiring journey into the world of game development, design, and business. Join us for this free, one-hour live online event where students will have the unique opportunity to learn from Tom Impallomeni, a gaming industry expert from popular VR DJ platform Tribe. In addition to founding Tribe XR, Tom has also worked with Disney and many other top brands to create games for them. SuperAwesome, another company Tom co-founded, was acquired by Epic Games. What a journey!

    With a passion for making games engaging, educational, and impactful, Tom will dive into the fascinating world of game optimization and design, drawing from his own experiences and creative process.

    In this interactive session, Tom will:

    • Share insights into his personal journey and the work his team does to bring beloved gaming experiences to life.

    • Take a deeper dive into games he has developed, explaining how these games were thoughtfully designed to engage players through compelling game mechanics and artistic choices.

    • Discuss how game companies analyze and optimize games to enhance enjoyment and learning, offering students a behind-the-scenes look at what makes games successful.

    • Highlight different strategies for building games, including how developers experiment with and refine ideas, focusing on those with the potential to captivate and educate players.

    • Lead brainstorming activities with students, exploring NSF Game Maker Awards focus areas to help students come up with creative game ideas under a theme.

    This event will inspire your child's creativity and broaden their understanding of game design. Whether they're interested in coding, music, art, or simply love gaming, this session will show them how games are thoughtfully crafted to bring joy and education together. Don’t miss this chance for your child to gain insights from an industry expert, and get inspired to participate in the upcoming NSF Game Maker Awards where their creativity could shine on a national level!

Minecraft Coding - The Show Must Go On
Minecraft Coding - The Show Must Go On
  • Grades 1-9
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  • Spark a love for STEM with this new fun free event. Join us for an unforgettable Minecraft coding adventure where your child can become the hero of the theater! In this exciting live online coding event, kids will step into the shoes of creative problem solvers, using code to ensure the show goes on without a hitch. Guided by an expert instructor, kids will explore programming concepts while having tons of fun in this Minecraft: Education Edition world (check out the cool trailer!). Find the show's missing star, unlock hidden gags, and interact with an ensemble cast. Help the Agent overcome stage fright as you solve coding puzzles backstage. Watch your coding skills shine in an epic final performance!

    If you are new to Create & Learn, check out our most popular free coding classes:

    To take the next step in Minecraft coding, enroll in Minecraft Modding Quest.

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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