CodeFu Tampa

Monday, August 17, 2026 @ 3:00 PM (EDT) - Monday, October 19, 2026 @ 4:00 PM (EDT)
Ages 5-13 · Co-Ed
South Tampa Family YMCA 4411 S Himes Ave TampaFL  33611
Monday, August 17, 2026 @ 3:00 PM (EDT) - Monday, October 19, 2026 @ 4:00 PM (EDT)
Ages 5-13 · Co-Ed
South Tampa Family YMCA 4411 S Himes Ave TampaFL  33611

CodeFu Tampa

Aug 17 - Oct 19 (Monday)

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Ages 5-13 · Co-Ed

South Tampa Family YMCA

Starting at

$220.00

Meeting Dates

From Aug 17, 2026 to Oct 19, 2026

Each Monday from 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Except the following dates:

Monday, Sep 07, 2026

Monday, Oct 12, 2026

About This Activity

Description

The last day for Internet Registration was Aug 14, 2026 11:59 PM.

FALL - CODING DEVELOPMENT & GAME DESIGN
Bad Screen Time OUT.. FUN Learning IN!!
CodeFu Tampa kids spark their creative adventure with the magic of CODING. They will go beyond just passive screen time by making characters move on screen. Students build with purpose and learn back-end programming skills. No coding experience is required (and experienced coders get bonus challenges).
3rd-5th: Students will code and create a series of gaming projects throughout the club season — growing skills in game design + programming fundamentals -planning game mechanics and coding systems like real developers.
K-2nd: Each week students will complete mini-programming challenges developing the real building blocks of coding literacy in a gamified environment.
Our focus is problem solving, critical thinking, and programming logic so students gain the confidence to CODE, CREATE & INNOVATE—building a future-ready universal SKILL SET in a fun-filled environment!
WHAT THEY’LL DO• Weekly build challenges: story logic, puzzle mechanics, and mini‐program goals• Game design workflow: plan → build → test → debug → improve• Block-coding practice: plan → assemble → test → debug each project •• Challenge extensions for fast finishers: timed goals, extra rules, or level variants
PROGRAMMING FOUNDATIONS THEY MASTER• Core concepts: algorithms, sequencing, events, loops, conditionals, operators, parallel scripts, decomposition, variables*• Game logic + systems thinking: collision rules, timers, state changes, cause/effect, and scoring systems*• Real developer habits: planning, testing, debugging, iteration, persistence, and finishing a working project
WHY FAMILIES LOVE IT• Structured weekly challenges keep students engaged and leveling up• Clear learning objectives + visible progress through missions & finished projects*• Builds real problem-solving, logic, and creative confidence• A strong foundation for future coding pathways
PROGRAM DURATION: 8 CLASS SESSIONS
Day: MondaysTime: 3:00pm - 4:00pmDuration: 8 CLASSESNo Class 9/7 or 10/12.

Age Category

School Age

Location

ST - Conference Room

Instructor

Anne Jeffrey

Organizer Info

  • Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA

Map & Direction

South Tampa Family YMCA 4411 S Himes Ave TampaFL  33611
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