CODER’S PATHWAYS® | Mero Coding Class

FIND YOUR PATH

There are many different paths to becoming a top coder! Coder’s Pathways® offer clear progression based on each aspiring coder’s age, experience, and interests. Students can work on multiple pathways at the same time, e.g Python & Minecraft Modding.

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED

Each pathway offers one or more courses at each of the three levels – Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced. Here’s the Minecraft Modding pathway for ages 8-12, as an example.

AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND

CAMPS: Weekly sessions available during school breaks

ENRICHMENT CLASSES: 6-week or 10-week programs offered during school year

EXPLORE CODER’S PATHWAYS®

Select Age Group

8-10

10-12

Scratch

Python

Minecraft Modding

Roblox Games

Mobile Apps

Web Development

Robotics

Design

Scratch8-10

BEGINNER

Ages 8-12

Scratch: Intro to Game Development (New Coders)

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Scratch

Prerequisites: None

Start your coding journey by creating your own games! Students will learn the core concepts of computer programming that will lay the foundations for future coding success. A variety of projects, such as chasing games, mazes, and animated stories, will allow campers to use their creativity while learning coding concepts like loops and variables. Our unique curriculum and smaller class size provide personalized instruction that helps students progress at their own pace while being appropriately challenged. Students will have access to their own Scratch account that will allow them to continue working on their coding journey at home.

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 8-12

Scratch: Arcade Games I

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Scratch

Prerequisites:

Completion of Scratch: Intro to Game Development OR basic coding experience

Do you love classic arcade games? In this workshop, students will learn how to recreate a different arcade game each day, including Brick Breaker, Space Invaders, and more! Using Scratch, students will learn various coding concepts and techniques to apply to recreating arcade games. Students will build on their existing coding foundations to challenge themselves by coding various types of classic games.

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 8-12

Scratch: Platformer & Maze Games I

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Scratch

Prerequisites:

Completion of Scratch: Intro to Game Development OR basic coding experience

Are you a fan of platformer games and want to learn how to make your own? In this workshop, students will create a different platformer game each week to learn the various coding skills and concepts involved in making platformers. Students will use Scratch to code progressively challenging games including recreations of classics like Mario Bros. and Kirby!

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 8-12

Scratch: Player vs Player Games I

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Scratch

Prerequisites:

Completion of Scratch: Intro to Game Development OR basic coding experience

Ready to design and create games you can play against your friends and family? This course will teach you what it takes to create fun two-person, player-vs-player (PvP) games. Students will apply the game design process and complex coding concepts, including condition-based loops, functions with parameters, and lists, to create multiplayer games, such as Snowball Fight, Tank Destroyer, and Super Scratch Bros!

ADVANCED

Ages 8-12

Scratch: Arcade Games II

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Scratch

Prerequisites:

Completion of Scratch: Arcade Games I or Scratch: Platformer & Maze Games I OR advanced coding experience in Scratch

Beat your high schore in this advanced arcade games camp! Campers will learn some new skills and game development concepts as they re-create some memorable classic arcade games in Scratch. At the advanced level, the course will focus on empowering students towards more independent coding and problem solving!

ADVANCED

Ages 8-12

Scratch: Platformer & Maze Games II

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Scratch

Prerequisites:

Completion of Scratch: Arcade Games I or Scratch: Platformer & Maze Games I OR advanced coding experience in Scratch

Are you ready to make the next Mario or Kirby platformer? This class will guide students as they work to solve advanced game development challenges to build complex platformer and maze style games in Scratch. At the advanced level, the course will focus on empowering students towards more independent coding and problem solving!

Python8-10

BEGINNER

Ages 8-12

Python: Intro (New Coders)

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Codesters

Prerequisites: None

This class is intended for students without prior coding experience. Students who have done coding before should take the Python: Intro course.

Ready to learn one of the most widely used programming languages in the world? Then this is the class to sign up for. Python is a very versatile and easy-to-learn starter language that is widely used by software developers, scientists and data analysts, from medical research to applications at NASA. Through the games they create, students will learn and practice core coding concepts and learn Python-specific concepts and syntax. Projects range from trivia quizzes to competitive two-player games and everything in between. Students will gain valuable experience with key concepts such as data structures and algorithms.

BEGINNER

Ages 8-12

Python: Intro

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Codesters

Prerequisites:

Basic prior coding experience required

This class is intended for students with prior coding experience. Students who have never done coding before should take the Python: Intro (New Coders) course.

Ready to learn one of the most widely used programming languages in the world? Then this is the class to sign up for! Python is a very versatile and easy-to-learn starter language that is widely used by software developers, scientists and data analysts, from medical research to applications at NASA. Through the games they create, campers will learn and practice core coding concepts and learn Python-specific concepts and syntax. Projects range from trivia quizzes to competitive two-player games and everything in between. Students will gain valuable experience with key concepts such as data structures and algorithms.

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 8-12

Python: Arcade Games

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Codesters

Prerequisites:

Completion of Python:Intro course OR basic Python and coding knowledge

High scores ahead! Learn the basics of game design in Python while creating classic arcade games like Brick Breaker, Bubble Pop, and Snake! Along the way, students will be introduced to gravity and game physics as well as practice Coder’s Ladder concepts like loops, variables, conditionals, functions, cloning and lists.

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 8-12

Python: Multiplayer Games

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Codesters

Prerequisites:

Completion of Python:Intro course OR basic Python and coding knowledge

Do you love playing video games with your friends? Have you ever wanted to create your own Player vs. Player (PvP) game? In this camp, students will learn how to create their own PvP games using Python. Students will use basic Python programming to code their own two-player games, including an air hockey game and a space battler! This camp will introduce students to Python as well as basics of multiplayer game design.

ADVANCED

Ages 8-12

Python: Advanced Games

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Codesters

Prerequisites:

Completion of Python: Arcade Games or Python: Multiplayer Games OR intermediate Python and coding knowledge

Add a whole new dimension to your Python programming! In this course, students will create more complex Python based programs that will introduce to new concepts, such as object oriented programming and artificial intelligence, at a very basic level. Additionally, students will learn how to apply dictionaries, classes and basic data analytics in their programs through AI based Tic Tac Toe and Space Invaders projects. At the completion of this course, students will have a strong basic foundation in Python to continue building more advanced programs in the future!

Minecraft Modding 8-10

BEGINNER

Ages 8-12

Minecraft Modding: Intro (New Coders)

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: CodeKingdoms & Minecraft Java Edition

Prerequisites:

Minecraft Java Edition. If you do not already have Minecraft Java Edition, you can purchase it through the official Minecraft website (https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/store/minecraft-java-edition/). Other versions of Minecraft (iPad, Xbox, Windows 10, etc.) will not support the modding for this camp.

This course is intended for students without prior coding experience. Students who have done coding before should take the Minecraft Modding: Intro course.

Calling all Minecrafters! Building Minecraft mods is a great way to learn programming, harness creativity, and enhance problem-solving skills while making your favorite game even better. Each camper will have their own Minecraft server where they can customize the game with their own world maps and features. Students will be coding mods to create new items, environments, non-playable characters, game modes, and more! Using a simple drag-and-drop coding environment, campers will accomplish exciting results with their one-of-a-kind Minecraft features!

BEGINNER

Ages 8-12

Minecraft Modding: Intro

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: CodeKingdoms & Minecraft Java Edition

Prerequisites:

Prior coding experience
Minecraft Java Edition. If you do not already have Minecraft Java Edition, you can purchase it through the official Minecraft website (https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/store/minecraft-java-edition/). Other versions of Minecraft (iPad, Xbox, Windows 10, etc.) will not support the modding for this camp.

This course is intended for students with prior coding experience. Students who have never done coding before should take the Minecraft Modding: Intro (New Coders) course.

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 8-12

Minecraft Modding: Items

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: CodeKingdoms and Minecraft Java Edition

Prerequisites:

Completion of Minecraft Modding: Intro
Minecraft Java Edition. If you do not already have Minecraft Java Edition, you can purchase it through the official Minecraft website (https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/store/minecraft-java-edition/). Other versions of Minecraft (iPad, Xbox, Windows 10, etc.) will not support the modding for this camp.

Build up your modding skills in this items-focused Minecraft Modding camp! Learn how to buff items in Minecraft by giving them new abilities and making them more powerful than ever. Students will create super tools, hawkeye bow, and bulletproof mods using intervals, probability, randomization and timers! Modded items add a whole new realm of possibility and an enhanced gaming experience – created by you!

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 8-12

Minecraft Modding: Mobs

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: CodeKingdoms and Minecraft Java Edition

Prerequisites:

Completion of Minecraft Modding:Intro course
Minecraft Java Edition. If you do not already have Minecraft Java Edition, you can purchase it through the official Minecraft website (https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/store/minecraft-java-edition/). Other versions of Minecraft (iPad, Xbox, Windows 10, etc.) will not support the modding for this camp.

Are zombies, creepers and pillagers too easy for you? Are you ready to add some new challenges to the game? This camp will teach you how to mod mobs to make them more powerful or simply add a fun element. Learn how mod powerful bosses, enemies and even a color-changing sheep – using arrays, 3D coordinates, locations, probability and randomization. This is Minecraft hard mode 2.0!

ADVANCED

Ages 8-12

Minecraft Modding: Mini Games

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: CodeKingdoms and Minecraft Java Edition

Prerequisites:

Completion of Minecraft Modding: Items OR Minecraft Modding: Mobs
Minecraft Java Edition. If you do not already have Minecraft Java Edition, you can purchase it through the official Minecraft website (https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/store/minecraft-java-edition/). Other versions of Minecraft (iPad, Xbox, Windows 10, etc.) will not support the modding for this camp.

Advance your modding skills in this next level Minecraft Modding class! Students will create more complex mods using advanced coding concepts, such as classes, event driven programming and arrays.

Roblox Games 8-10

BEGINNER

Ages 8-12

Roblox: Intro to Game Development (New Coders)

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: CodeKingdoms

Prerequisites: None

This course is intended for students with no prior coding experience. Students who have done coding before should take the Roblox: Intro to Game Development course.

Creating Roblox games is a fun way for campers to learn and practice programming! Each camper will be able to create different custom games with Lua code, a language very similar to JavaScript and Python. With the largest user-generated online gaming platform, Roblox is the #1 gaming site for kids and teens (via comScore). Our Roblox camp is a great way to build on this interest and have kids learn to code. They can then publish their game and share it with friends on PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Amazon Devices, and Xbox One.

BEGINNER

Ages 8-12

Roblox: Intro to Game Development

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: CodeKingdoms

Prerequisites:

Prior coding experience

This course is intended for students with prior coding experience. Students who have not done coding before should take the Roblox: Intro to Game Development (New Coders) course.

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 8-12

Roblox: Survival Games

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Roblox Studio and Code Kingdoms

Prerequisites:

Completion of Roblox Games Coding: Intro course

Calling all Robloxians! Are you ready to create your own Roblox mini-game? There are over 40 million games in Roblox, but maybe you have the idea for the next game that everyone will be playing? In this camp, we’ll introduce you to Roblox Studio, which opens up infinite possibilities. You’ll learn how to generate terrains, create new tools, build an obstacle course, using functions, property values and different data types! We can’t wait to play your game in Roblox soon enough!

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 8-12

Roblox: Adventure Games

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Roblox Studio & CodeKingdoms

Prerequisites:

Completion of Roblox: Intro to Game Development course
Have you ever played Jailbreak, Natural Disaster Survival, or Theme Park Tycoon 2 on Roblox? Ready to learn how to make these games on your own? In this course, students will learn how to make their own adventure games in Roblox. Elevate your Roblox game development skills by learning how to build games with a larger scope and implementing new features for your players, such as danger and obstacle avoidance, item collection, and objective fulfillment to progress in the game.

ADVANCED

Ages 8-12

Roblox: Multiplayer Games in Lua

Ages: 8-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Roblox Studio & Lua

Prerequisites:

Completion of Roblox: Survival Games OR Roblox: Adventure Games
Ready to become a master game-maker? In this camp, students will learn the skills they need to take their Roblox game creations to a whole new level. Campers will be introduced to Lua, an easy to learn, powerful programming language that major games like Roblox and World of Warcraft are built on! We will teach you the basics of Lua and how to apply conditionals, loops, variables and vectors to create multiplayer games in Roblox. Everyone will be playing your games in no time!

Mobile Apps 10-12

BEGINNER

Ages 10-12

Mobile Apps: My First App (New Coders)

Ages: 10-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Thunkable

Prerequisites: None

This course is intended for students with no prior coding experience. Students who have done coding before should take the Mobile Apps: My First App course.

Take your first step into the world of mobile apps! Campers will learn the basics of designing and creating mobile apps through projects such as soundboards, games, or a music player. Even those new to coding can have their first app up and running in less than 30 minutes! After the camp has ended, campers will be able to install their apps on mobile devices or even publish them to the online store, letting them share their creations with friends and people around the world!

BEGINNER

Ages 10-12

Mobile Apps: My First App

Ages: 10-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Thunkable

Prerequisites:

Prior coding experience

This course is intended for students with prior coding experience. Students who have not done coding before should take the Mobile Apps: My First App (New Coders) course.

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 10-12

Mobile Apps: Build A Game

Ages: 10-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Thunkable

Prerequisites:

Completion of Mobile Apps: My First App course

Develop your own iOS and Android apps! Using the Thunkable platform, we will build fun mobile games, such as Hangman and Brick Breaker! Campers will learn and practice key coding concepts from our Coder’s Ladder, such as functions, variables and lists.

ADVANCED

Ages 10-12

Mobile Apps: Advanced Apps

COMING SOON!!!

Web Development 10-12

BEGINNER

Ages 10-12

Web Dev: My First Website (New Coders)

Ages: 10-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Codepen.io

Prerequisites: None

This course is intended for students with no prior coding experience. Students who have done coding before should take the Web Dev: My First Website course.

Take your first steps in Web Development and start on the path to making the great websites of tomorrow! Designed for beginners, students will be introduced to the basics of HTML and build a simple website. We will learn how to lay out a web page, mark up content, handle images, navigation etc. By the end of the course, campers will have a good understanding of how a web page works!

BEGINNER

Ages 10-12

Web Dev: My First Website

Ages: 10-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Codepen.io

Prerequisites:

Prior coding experience

This course is intended for students with prior coding experience. Students who have not done coding before should take the Web Dev: My First Website (New Coders) course.

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 10-12

Web Dev: Games in Javascript I

Ages: 10-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Codepen.io

Prerequisites:

Completion of Web Dev: My First Website OR basic knowledge of HTML and CSS

The Web Development camp will have campers use the computer programming foundations they have learned previously to advance to web development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Instructors will introduce the fundamentals of web design and development, and teach campers how to build a website and web-based game of their own. After the camp has ended, campers will be able to share projects with family and friends, and can continue programming at home with their Coding with Kids account.

ADVANCED

Ages 10-12

Web Dev: Games in Javascript II

Ages: 10-12

Languages / tools: Codepen.io

Prerequisites:

Completion of Web Dev: Games in JS I course or equivalent intermediate experience with Javascript

Level up your Javascript web games! In this course, you’ll learn and practice advanced Javascript concepts by coding complex and interactive, web-based games. In addition to understanding good game architecture design, you will write Javascript and HTML 5 Canvas to build visually compelling games like memory matching games, progressive breakout, and your own version of the 15 puzzle game.

Robotics 10-12

BEGINNER

Ages 10-12

Robotics: Intro (New Coders)

Ages: 10-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Edison Robot

Prerequisites: Edison robot purchase required. You can get it on Amazon. Please check delivery times before completing registration! In case it’s out of stock, please try The STEM Store

This class is intended for students without prior basic coding experience. Students who have done coding before should take the Robotics: Intro course

Looking for a hands-on Robotics course your Coder will love? In this course, your coder will have a blast learning about robots and how they work. Through visual programming, students will learn computational thinking and basic programming concepts such as: pseudo-coding, code structure, variables, and loops while also exercising problem solving and creative thinking. Interactive projects will have students code their Edison robot to perform simple tasks such as turning the robot’s lights on and off, playing music, moving, and detecting sound.

BEGINNER

Ages 10-12

Robotics: Intro

Ages: 10-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Edison Robot

Prerequisites:

Edison robot purchase required. You can get it on Amazon. Please check delivery times before completing registration! In case it’s out of stock, please try The STEM Store
Prior coding experience required

This class is intended for students with prior basic coding experience. Students who have never done coding before should take the Robotics: Intro (New Coders) course.

Learn to code with your very own robot! Students will learn the basics of programming a robot and learn how to use code along with hardware to open up so many more possibilities with technology. Through a block-based, visual programming platform, coders will learn introductory concepts, such as code structure, variables, and loops. They will apply these concepts, along with problem-solving and creative thinking, to program their robot to complete mission challenges, such as avoiding obstacles, light sensing and following a path.

BEGINNER

Ages 10-12

Micro:bit: Intro

Ages: 10-12

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Prerequisites:

Micro:bit purchase required. You can get it here. Please check delivery times! In case it’s out of stock, you can try here

Explore computer programming using the Micro:bit, a small microcontroller with programmable LED lights, sensors, and built-in wireless communication via radio and Bluetooth. In this course, students will be introduced to coding and basic computer programming concepts, such as variables, conditionals, and loops. Using the Micro:bit and an easy but powerful block-based coding environment, students will code fun projects. They will code an LED Matrix of the Micro:bit to display custom icons and animations, an accelerometer sensor to implement a dice rolling project and a paper-rock-scissor game, and create a reaction game that uses the buttons on the Micro:bit to trigger events.

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 10-12

Micro:bit II

Ages: 10-12

Languages / tools: Micro:bit

Prerequisites:

Completion of Micro:bit I course or equivalent basic experience with Microbit
Micro:bit purchase required. You can get it here. Please check delivery times! In case it’s out of stock, you can try here
Purchase of Microbit Kit here

Use your Micro:bit to go past the basic commands and create so much more – light mixing, color changes, and music creation! In this course, students will learn more complex Micro:bit skills by using additional accessory devices in conjunction with the Micro:bit board, such as sensors, sound buzzer, and RGB LEDs. Hands-on projects will use the Micro:bit hardware and code to build a color-changing mood lamp and a light-based musical instrument.

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 10-12

Robotics: 3D Modeling with TynkerCad

COMING SOON!!!

Design 10-12

BEGINNER

Ages 10-16

Photo Editing I

Ages: 10-16

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: GIMP

Prerequisites: A PC, Mac or Linux computer will be required to download the software for the class.

Do you want to learn how to add cool effects to your photos? In this workshop, students will learn the basics of pixels and color manipulation, working with layers and masks, and adjusting textures. Use the GIMP photo editing software to create a fake vacation photo, put yourself into famous paintings, and more!

BEGINNER

Ages 10-16

Video Editing I

Ages: 10-16

Supported Programs: Camp, Enrichment Class

Languages / tools: Canva

Prerequisites: None

YouTube, Instagram, TikTok – videos are everywhere! Learn how to create fun, short-form videos for friends and family or to share on social media. Students will use Canva to curate happy moments and memories through basic video editing, including selecting the right clips, adding special effects, audio editing, text, and more to make your videos engaging and entertaining!

BEGINNER

Ages 10-16

Photo Editing II

Ages: 10-16

Supported Programs: GIMP

Prerequisites:

Completion of Creative Photo Editing I course or equivalent basic photo editing skills with GIMP software
A PC, Mac or Linux computer will be required to download the software for the class.

What makes an image worthy of a magazine? It starts with a good photographer but great editing can make the difference between a throwaway snapshot and a glossy National Geographic spread. In this course, students will advance their creative picture editing skills through new skills, including advanced masking and retouching techniques, to build their photo manipulation skills. Students will also be introduced to basic elements of design, graphics, typography to elevate their projects and take them one step further in their journey to becoming savvy photo editors.

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 10-16

Video Editing II

COMING SOON!!!

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 10-16

Become a YouTuber

COMING SOON!!!

INTERMEDIATE

Ages 10-16

Apps and Website Design I

COMING SOON!!!

ADVANCED

Ages 10-16