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24Jan
Don’t just let your children play Minecraft, get them coding with it! In this spring term weekly class, the students will be taught to code using Minecraft, in a block-based programming language (Microsoft MakeCode). This class runs like an after school club. There is a class once a week every week at the same time.Blackheath Age Exchange - Minecraft Coding Club, Spring Term 2025 Timetable:
Location: Age Exchange, 11 Blackheath Village, Blackheath, London SE3 9LA Duration: 10 weeks Frequency: Once a week Course fee: £150 Note: Half term break (no sessions): 21st February 2025 Requirement: 6+ No prior coding experience necessary.Day Start Date End Date Courses Friday 4.00 PM - 5.00 PM (10 weeks) 24th Jan 2025 4th April 2025 Minecraft Coding -
Code Kids is offering extended childcare to parents who have booked coding and robotics camps at Wimbledon and Blackheath. You can book either AM or PM care. The children will be asked to read or play quiet board games. Depending on weather, there will also be an opportunity to play outside.Wrap Around Care - Feb Half Term Camp 2025 Timetable:
Extended care must be booked in advance with morning, afternoon or combined options available. Note: Please complete for each child separately. Add Code Kids Order number & child name in notes.Location Date AM PM Blackheath 17th Feb - 21st Feb 2025 9.00 AM - 10.00 AM 3.00 PM - 4.00 PM Wimbledon 17th Feb - 21st Feb 2025 9.00 AM - 10.00 AM 4.00 PM - 5.00 PM -
17FebSale!
In this February half term drop-off Camp (individual days can also be booked), the children will learn about robotics and coding through the use of various robots to grasp key programming and engineering concepts in a fun learning environment. Add all 5 days to your basket to get a 10% discount: Blackheath - Feb Half Term Drop-off Camp (17th Feb - 21st Feb 2021) Timetable:
Where: Blackheath High Senior School, Vanbrugh Park, London SE3 7AG What to bring: Nut-free packed lunch, refillable water bottle Age Requirement: 7+ No prior coding experience necessary. If your child has been to one of these workshops before, then their learning will be extended further and they will not have to repeat the same content as before.Day Time Courses Monday - 17th Feb 2025 10.00 AM - 3.00 PM Lego Robotics (Mechanical Engineering) Tuesday - 18th Feb 2025 10.00 AM - 3.00 PM Lego Robotics (Space Exploration) Wednesday - 19th Feb 2025 10.00 AM - 3.00 PM VR Coding Thursday - 20th Feb 2025 10.00 AM - 3.00 PM Minecraft Coding (Journey to Japan) Friday - 21st feb 2025 10.00 AM - 3.00 PM Minecraft Coding (Animal Safari) Wrap Around Care: Code Kids is offering extended childcare to parents who have booked coding and robotics camps at Blackheath & Wimbledon. You can book either AM or PM care.
For wrap around care booking: Click here
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17FebSale!
The Python course is designed for late primary to secondary aged students who are looking to learn to code using a proper “grown-up” programming language. Students will learn to code in Python and create fun games and useful applications. Python is particularly suitable for this age group because it is concise, easy to read and has multiple applications in the real world (web development, app development and other scientific uses such as data science). It is the most popular programming language in the world and is widely used by all the leading tech companies such as Google, Amazon and Facebook. This camp is a great introduction to both fundamental coding concepts and the Python programming language. After this course, students will be comfortable coding in Python and have the confidence to extend their knowledge at home.- Learn Python syntax (structure)
- Use loops and conditionals (IF/THEN/ELSE)
- Understand variables (number, Boolean, string)
- Create and use functions
- Use all of the above to make games and robot chat bot applications
Blackheath - Python Coding, Feb Half Term Camp (17th Feb - 21st Feb 2025)Timetable:
Where: Blackheath High Senior School, Vanbrugh Park, London SE3 7AG What to bring: Nut-free packed lunch, refillable water bottle Age Requirement: 10+ No prior coding experience necessary. If your child has been to one of these workshops before, then their learning will be extended further and they will not have to repeat the same content as before.Day Time Monday - 17th Feb 2025 10.00 AM - 3.00 PM Tuesday - 18th Feb 2025 10.00 AM - 3.00 PM Wednesday - 19th Feb 2025 10.00 AM - 3.00 PM Thursday - 20th Feb 2025 10.00 AM - 3.00 PM Friday - 21st feb 2025 10.00 AM - 3.00 PM Wrap Around Care: Code Kids is offering extended childcare to parents who have booked coding and robotics camps at Blackheath & Wimbledon. You can book either AM or PM care.
For wrap around care booking: Click here
Frequently Asked Questions
Our online camps run slightly differently to our in-house camps, so you might have lots of questions. See our answers to some of your frequently asked questions below
What steps do you take to protect the children in an online setting like this one?Samia Razak2020-03-22T21:00:47+00:00
We take safeguarding of our children very seriously, and it is the same whether they are in an in-house classroom or a virtual one. We encourage them to become good digital citizens and stay safe online. This means:
- Protecting private information for themselves and others
- Be just as respectful towards their tutor and peer group in a virtual classroom as they would in a physical one
- Stand up to cyber-bullying when they see it happening
- Carefully manage their digital footprint
Whilst they are in the classroom, we cannot see what they have got on their individual screens unless they choose to share. We therefore ask that although the child sits in a quiet space, a responsible adult is always close by to monitor their screens from time to time.
What will my child take home after the course?Samia Razak2020-03-22T20:52:32+00:00
After the course finishes, you child will continue to have access to the software used. They will also be sent an online certificate listing the course they attended and the duration of the course. They will also be sent a copy of their project files.
Do I need to dial a special number on a phone or buy headphones or a mic?Samia Razak2020-03-22T20:43:28+00:00
You do not need to get any specialist equipment or “dial in” with a phone. A good internet connection at home should allow your child to use the speakers and mic on their device to talk to us. If you are concerned, you are very welcome to have a test run with us a few days before the start of the class.
Does my child need to have their video turned on?Samia Razak2020-03-22T20:39:06+00:00
We recommend having the video on, particularly at the beginning of the class, because in a virtual environment, it helps the tutor gauge whether they are following along and change their pace and style accordingly. We do not record our lessons, and if we ever need to, it is a recording of the screen share and not the video feed.
Do we join the virtual classroom at exactly the start of the session?Samia Razak2020-03-22T20:34:54+00:00
We recommend signing in around 10-15 minutes before the start of the sessions to meet your tutor and register with them. This will be an opportunity for the parent or the student to tell the tutor about any concerns or questions. You would be welcome to message the tutor privately as well. You can also meet the rest of your class virtually and get to know them a bit better before the course starts.
Will there be breaks or is the session 3 hours long with no breaks?Samia Razak2020-03-22T20:28:49+00:00
We aim to deliver shorter projects, with a 5-10 minute drink/snack break after 50-55 minutes of lessons. There will be 2 breaks build into the session, a drink break around 10AM and a snack break around 11AM, each lasting 5-10 minutes. We won’t disconnect from the virtual classroom, but the students will be allowed to leave the room.
Do I need to buy software of subscriptions for the courses?Samia Razak2020-03-22T20:10:02+00:00
All software and subscriptions are provided to you free of charge, as we cover the cost of the licences. Also, for the remainder of the break from school, the class participants will continue to have access to our software for free.
We don’t have an iPad or computer at home. Can I hire them from you?Samia Razak2020-03-22T20:04:00+00:00
Yes you can, if you’re booking for 1 week or longer – hire charge is £50 per week per device to cover special delivery shipping and insurance with a fully refundable deposit of £200. Contact us via email to set this up.
How involved do I have to be during the day as a parent?Samia Razak2020-03-22T19:57:30+00:00
Parents are usually not required to actively support children for the online courses – although some welcome the opportunity to learn coding alongside their children!
We will ask parents to guide the children through the Zoom set up and controls – this is usually 10 to 15 mins at the start before children become familiar with Zoom. At the start we will spend some time familiarising ourselves with the controls.
What are the timings of an online mini-camp?Samia Razak2020-03-22T18:38:06+00:00
Our online mini-camp times are different to our in-house camps. Our mini-camps are 3 hours long. However, if you feel your child could cope with a full day of learning, they can join us for a different subject in the afternoon. We have a 2 hour break between the morning and afternoon sessions, allowing the students to have lunch and some free time at home.
We have three sessions running on any given day:
- 9AM to 12PM (this is an ideal time for our younger learners as they tend to be most productive in the mornings)
- 2PM to 5PM (this session would offer a different subject to the morning session, as our mini-camps are only three hours long, giving working from home families lots of flexibility)
- 6PM to 9PM (these classes are ideal for older learners, who might be more productive in the evenings, and also for our international students in the US)
What equipment do I need to provide my child with in the online only camp?Samia Razak2020-03-22T19:54:42+00:00
Your child will need a device to connect with us via a Zoom classroom, so at the very least, they will need:
- a computer or an iPad with Zoom installed (for most courses, either one will work, but some courses may be iPad only or Computer only)
- a quiet space to work, away from background noise or distractions (siblings or television/radio)
- if you have two siblings joining the camp, they will also need to be in separate rooms
- perhaps some writing material to take any notes. Most notes from the tutor will be sent to the students at the end of the class
The Game Design course is iPad /tablet only.
The Virtual Reality course experience is better on a iPad/tablet. If you are using a computer, we would recommend having a smart phone to view your world.
Scratch Coding, Roblox Coding, Advanced Game Development, Mobile App Development, Python Coding all require a computer.
Do all your coaches have DBS checks?Samia Razak2020-03-22T16:49:41+00:00
Every Code Kids coach who works with our children has an enhanced DBS check and has had child safeguarding training. The safety of the children in our care is our highest priority. Every camp also has at least one adult with paediatric first aid training. We do also have excellent staff:pupil ratios.
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