About This Activity
Press start on a summer arcade game coding jam! Each day covers a quick Concept Kickoff with core coding ideas, a Code Sprint to build and remix new multi-level mini-games, and a Playtest Lab where we collaborate and try to beat each other’s games. Code in Lando’s Scratch-based iPad app where your Guide can personalize quests to make sure no one gets stuck or bored—beginners get quick wins; returners get real stretch. Across the week, campers ship many small builds, then finish by polishing their favorites. They’ll learn new concepts (like events, loops, and variables), unlock new backgrounds and characters, add power-ups, and patch bugs from peer feedback. At week’s end, families will receive an email with a playlist of their child’s games and code, a summary on what was learned, and simple instructions to keep building at home. Lando is WASC-accredited and award-winning: Best in STEM by STEM.org, Academics’ Choice, and more.
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