App Creation w/ Apple's SwiftUI
Target audience: kids 8-16 years old
Do you want to learn how to make your very own apps using Apple's SwiftUI and Xcode?
We will teach you SwiftUI and Swift so you can become your very own iOS App Developer in just one or two weeks. You will also learn about programming fundamentals like variables, loops, if statements, functions, lists, and much more. Throughout the private lessons (or camp), multiple apps will be built to show off! Examples include a dice app or even an interactive color game (with leaderboard) during the advanced lessons! This camp is not only very fun, but also teaches kids important skills that they can use later to develop their very own apps, limited only by their imagination.
Fun fact: famous companies such as Facebook, Instagram, or Uber use Swift too! This is really the perfect language to learn if you are interested in app development for iOS devices.
Requirements:
- A macbook w/ the latest version of Xcode installed (instructions follow later)
Pricing for a private lesson: $30 per hour
Pricing for a camp: $199 per week
Advanced iOS App Development
Target audience: everyone who has completed the iOS App Development Camp or took private lessons in iOS app development
During these lessons, you will learn how to make even more advanced apps using SwiftUI, Swift, and Xcode.
We will dive deeper into Swift and make a fun color game with leaderboard. For the leaderboard, we will even use Firebase Database to allow for a continuous leaderboard among users! We will also learn how to make more complex screens and apps using SwiftUI. This course will teach more advanced skills, and really allow a person to dive into iOS App Development.
Requirements:
- A macbook w/ Xcode installed
Pricing for a private lesson: $35 per hour
Pricing for a camp: $250 per week
Games w/ Python
Target audience: kids 7-16 years old
Do you want to know how to program your own games with the programming language Python?
We will teach you what Python is and how to program with it! No programming experience is required.
You will learn about programming concepts like variables, loops, if statements, functions, lists, and much more, all while creating cool games to show off to your friends! Together we will make an array of engaging games that will be sure to draw attention!
Sample games include a space shooting game, a bomb clock game, a color game, and tic tac toe. Once the camp is done, you can even build your own games!
Requirements:
Pricing for a private lesson: $30 per hour
Pricing for a camp: $199 per week
Digital Drawing Star w/ Procreate
Target audience: kids 8-14 years old
Do you want to know how to use the app Procreate to draw? During this camp you will learn the ins and outs of Procreate. You do not have to be a star at art to make aw-inspiring art with this app, all you need is these lessons!
You will learn how to navigate Procreate and learn to use different brushes, layers, symmetry, liquidfication (marbling), etc. It will be combined with fun projects, so you can show off your newly found skills.
Requirements:
- An ipad
- the app Procreate (around ten dollars)
- Optional but highly recommended: Apple Pencil
Pricing for a private lesson: $30 per hour
Pricing for a camp: $199 per week
Build your own Websites
Target audience: kids 8-16 years old
Have you always wanted to build your own website?
We will teach you how to make your own websites using HTML, CSS, and Javascript. No prior programming experience is required!
You will learn all about HTML, CSS, and Javascript are and how to use them to create your very own websites. You will also learn programming fundamentals and style your websites to make them look breathtaking. We will even dive into the framework Bootstrap! Multiple websites will
be made throughout the week, and after these lessons, you will be able to make your very own websites (and even publish them)! Web Development is very easy to get into, and once you learn the basics your imagination is the limit!
Requirements:
- A computer w/ VSCode installed (instructions follow later)
Pricing for a private lesson: $30 per hour
Pricing for a camp: $199 per week
Games for Kids w/ Scratch
Target audience: kids 7-10 years old
Do you want to get started with programming? During this camp you will be introduced to programming using Scratch.
We will use Scratch throughout the week and make some really nice (visual) projects and games! This camp is mainly geared towards younger children, who have no previous experience programming. They will learn all about Scratch, and gain some fundamental knowledge using the program, so they can keep on creating even after the camp stops. This camp is also a perfect opportunity to see whether your child enjoys coding, since Scratch is a fundamental program that many programmers start out with. If they enjoy this camp, they can always go on to more advanced camps (like Games w/ Python).
Requirements:
- A computer
- A Scratch account
Pricing for a private lesson: $30 per hour
Pricing for a camp: $199 per week