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Silicon STEM Academy - Coding 101

Silicon STEM Academy has been voted Colorado's #1 Summer STEM Camp for multiple years, offering a highly interactive and supportive learning environment with a low student-to-teacher ratio.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person Beginner-friendly

About this camp

Silicon STEM Academy's Coding 101 camp offers a foundational introduction to computer programming in a fun, interactive, and hands-on environment. Students will learn core programming fundamentals, including syntax, code commenting, and control structures. The curriculum begins with the Karel educational programming language, developed at Stanford University, and then transitions to a brief introduction to JavaScript. This camp is designed to develop problem-solving skills and prepare students for more advanced coding programs, such as JavaScript Programming. The academy emphasizes a project-based learning approach, ensuring students gain practical experience without the pressure of grades or tests.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day includes hands-on coding activities, interactive learning, and mid-morning and mid-afternoon outdoor breaks for fresh air and screen-free exercise, with a snack provided during these breaks.

Best suited for

This camp is best for middle school students aged 7-17 who are new to coding and eager to develop foundational programming and problem-solving skills.

What you'll learn

Programming fundamentals Karel programming language JavaScript introduction Syntax Code commenting Control structures Problem-solving

Location

1955 E. Arizona Avenue, Denver, CO 80210

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