Coding Clubs: Python Coding for 6th - 8th Grade

This club meets weekly from November 11th - December 9th from 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Registration includes ALL five weekly sessions.

Learn how to code with the mentorship of MSOE computer science and software engineering students in this 5 week program!

Coding Clubs provide space for interested students to learn coding at their own pace with the mentorship of MSOE CS students. Students enrolled in this program will gain access to the Tynker Python 101 course. Tynker allows students to work at their own pace and provides 24/7 access to the platform enabling students to continue the fun at home.

Coding Clubs are not a traditional classroom or instructional experience. You can expect your student to work independently on Tynker while having access to a computer science student mentor. Snacks will be provided and students are welcome to work with others as they desire.

Laptops are available for use while in the STEM Center for any student who needs one. Students who have their own laptop are welcome to bring it to club sessions.

Scholarships are available for any student that needs one - please contact stem@msoe.edu to receive more information.

Prerequisites

Students must be able to read at the listed grade level and be able to work independently. Previous coding experience is not required, but we recommend brand new coders try our block coding session this fall to learn the fundamentals of coding first.

Our mentors will do their best to keep students on task throughout the session, but are not instructors and cannot provide 1:1 redirection for students to remain on task.

FAQ's

Do I need to remain on site with my student?

Attendees should not arrive more than 10 minutes before program start and must be picked up within 10 minutes of the program end time. Attendees should be escorted into the building for check-in to verify all paperwork and other sign-in needs are taken care of with a parent / guardian present.

Adults are welcome to remain in the STEM Center in our common areas during this program, but do not need to stay with their student. Please feel free to drop off your student and return at the end of the program. Please note that seating may be limited in common areas during this program.

How do I get to your facility?

We are located at 1444 N Water Street on the MSOE campus. A map and parking information will be sent to all families at least one week prior to your program start date.

My student is an advanced learner - can I enroll them if they are not in the listed grades?

This event is only available to students in the grade levels listed.

My student has accommodations that need to be made - who do I contact?

Please e-mail stem@msoe.edu if your student has any physical, mental or emotional accommodations that our team should be aware of prior to the program to help us ensure your student has a great experience at MSOE!