Video Game Coding for Kids (Ages 9–13) After school classes
About
Turn Screen Time into Future Skills!Does your child love playing video games? Imagine them creating their own!
Over 9 exciting weeks, your child will learn how to design, code and build their own arcade-style video games using Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. They'll develop real programming, problem-solving and computational thinking skills while having an incredible amount of fun.
By the end of the course, every student will have a portfolio of original games they've designed and coded themselves.
No previous coding experience required.
What They'll Learn
Throughout the program, students will:
🎮 Design and build their own playable games
💻 Learn programming concepts including:
Variables
Loops
Events
Functions
Conditionals
🧠 Apply maths and physics concepts including:
Coordinates
Velocity
Gravity
Collision detection
🐞 Learn debugging and problem-solving techniques
🎤 Present and showcase their finished games with confidence
Why Parents Choose ThinkerLab
✅ Qualified STEM educators
✅ Working With Children Check (WWCC) cleared
✅ Fully insured
✅ Small classes (maximum 15 students)
✅ Hands-on, project-based learning
✅ Supportive environment that builds confidence, creativity and critical thinking
Program Details
Age: 9–13 years
Duration: 9 weekly sessions
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Start Date: 15 July
Venue: Caroline Springs Library
Requirements: Bring your own laptop (all software is free and browser-based)
What to Bring
💻 Laptop (Windows or Mac with Wi-Fi)
💧 Water bottle
😊 A curious mind and enthusiasm to create!
What's Included
✔ 9 expert-led STEM sessions
✔ Personal digital portfolio of every game created
✔ Access to ThinkerLab's Game Showcase & Developer Community
✔ Junior Game Engineer Certificate
✔ Invitation to our Arcade Expo Showcase in Week 9
Date
Wednesday 15 July 2026 5:30 PM - Friday 18 September 2026 6:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
Caroline Springs Library and Learning Hub
193-201 Caroline Springs Blvd, Caroline Springs VIC 3023
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Video Game Coding for Kids (Ages 9–13) After school classes
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