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Free Program
Due to overwhelming interest for our current 2024-2025 program, we have halted enrollment and started a wait list. We give preference to students who can commit to the sessions and to our return/summer program students. Current free sessions are being offered at the following two locations: BCNC Quincy and Panethetic Pourovers. Our free program will run during the normal academic year (Sept 14th 2024 - June 14th 2025) and will follow the QPS school calendar for holidays. We do recommend this program for grade 4 and above, therefore younger children may have a hard time following.
**Please be advised that our sessions are conducted in English only, so participants should have a decent command of English. We may not have multi-lingual participants who are able to assist.**
LOCATIONS:
BCNC Quincy (1458 Hancock St, Suite #306, Quincy): For all levels: Beginners (L1) to Advanced (L3). Saturdays starting Sept 14th. Enrollment is currently closed but wait list is available . Email us for more information. Classes are L1 and L3: Saturdays 9:30-10:30; L2: Saturdays 10:45-11:45
Panethetic Pourovers, 186 W. Squantum St. Quincy. Level S1 (students who regularly attended and have passed Level 3 in the previous year, testing is required): Wednesday (Panethic Pourover, 186 W. Squantum Street), Time TBD (may vary based on QPS early release). This class is by invitation only and enrollment is currently closed.
Level 1 to Level 3: Sessions with Scratch and Tinkercad
SCRATCH is a web-based program developed by MIT Media Lab. It is a high-level, block-based visual programming language used as an educational tool to introduce children to coding (suitable for ages 8-14). While the block-like interface makes it easier to translate logic into instructions ("code"), the possibilities to be creative can fall anywhere from simple to advanced programs.
TINKERCAD by Autodesk is a web-based CAD tool (computer aided design) for 3D digital design/modeling of physical objects through the use of geometric construction. It also introduces children to circuit simulation, where code can be created by using blocks or text. Ideal for young creative designers or those who want to learn more about programming and electronics (suitable for ages 8-14).