Hello campers and parents!

In this camp, we are learning computer science on Code.org, a fun, creative platform for learning computer science and basic coding to create interactive animations, games, or apps. 

Step 1 - Learn more about the subject, and about Code.org

To find out more about how Code.org encourages learning about Computer Science, you may watch any of these videos together:

• How AI Works

• How Computers Work

• How the Internet Works

• Computer Science Principles

• The Basics of Computer Science

• Inspirational Videos

Step 2 - Get your Code.org account set up to use for at camp or at home

Our class uses personal logins to sign in. To sign in to Code.org at home, do the following:

1. Go to https://studio.code.org/ and click 'Sign In'

2. Enter your email and password and then click 'Sign In' (if you don’t have an email address OR if you are under 13, check in with parents to use a different way to sign up)

3. Be sure to bring your login information with you to camp.

Once signed in, you can explore many learning opportunities.  There are courses on many topics. There are “Studios” or what some coders call “Sandboxes” to practice and create using the code you have learned.  There are short (approximately 1 hour) activities to explore and practice a variety of coding skills (logic, loops, graphics, interactive… etc.) listed under the “Hour of Code” menu. Or, check out code.org/athome for ideas for things to work on at home.

During camp, we will explore and select courses or activities that we can use to begin or continue our computer science journey.

Step 3 - Parents - Did you know you can connect your email to your child's account?

Keep up to date with what your child is working on and receive updates from Code.org. Have your child sign in to Code.org and then enter your email in Account Settings or click here.

Why computer science?

Six different studies show: children who study computer science perform better in other subjects, excel at problem solving, and are 17% more likely to attend college. Computer science teaches students critical thinking, problem solving, and digital citizenship, and benefits all students, no matter what opportunities they pursue in the future. And learning to make interactive animations, code-art, games, and apps on Code.org encourages creativity and makes learning fun.

Code.org's commitment to student privacy:

Code.org assigns utmost importance to student safety and security. Code.org has signed the Student Privacy Pledge and their privacy practices have received one of the highest overall scores from Common Sense Media. You can find further details by viewing Code.org's Privacy Policy.

Please let me know if you have any questions and thank you for your continued support of your child and of our classroom!

Jeanne