Video Game Coding for Kids (Ages 8–13) After school classes

Name: Video Game Coding for Kids (Ages 8–13) After school classes
Start: 2026-10-07T18:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-10-07T18:00:00+11:00
Location: Caroline Springs Library and Learning Hub

About

Turn Screen Time into Future Skills!

Does your child love playing video games? Imagine the excitement of creating their own!

Over 9 exciting weeks, students will learn how to design, code and build their own arcade-style video games using Microsoft MakeCode Arcade.

Through fun, hands-on projects, they’ll develop real skills in programming, problem-solving, computational thinking, maths and game design — all while doing something they genuinely enjoy.

By the end of the term, every student will have created 3 original games and built their own digital portfolio showcasing the games they have designed and coded themselves.

No previous coding experience is required.

What They’ll Learn

Throughout the program, students will:

🎮 Design and build their own playable video games

💻 Learn core programming concepts, including:

Variables
Loops
Events
Functions
Conditionals

🧠 Apply maths, physics and animation concepts, including:

Animation
Coordinates
Velocity
Gravity
Collision detection

🐞 Develop debugging and problem-solving skills

🎤 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: 8–13 years
Duration: 9 weekly sessions
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Start Date: 7/10/2026
Venue: Caroline Springs Library

What to Bring

💻 Laptop or iPad with Wi-Fi

All software used in the program is free and browser-based.

If bringing your own device is not possible, please speak with us — we may be able to arrange a device for your child to use during the sessions. Please note that students using a shared or loan device may have limited access to their digital game portfolio outside of class.

💧 Water bottle

😊 A curious mind and enthusiasm to create!

What’s Included

✔ 9 expert-led STEM sessions
✔ 3 original games designed and coded by your child
✔ Personal digital portfolio of games created
✔ Access to ThinkerLab’s Game Showcase & Developer Community
✔ Junior Game Engineer Certificate
✔ Invitation to our Arcade Expo Showcase in Week 9

This program is perfect for children who love games, technology and creating things — and gives them the opportunity to turn that interest into valuable future-ready skills.