Coding Club
Do you want to advance your coding skills using PuzzleScript? Following the success of our longest running and most popular camp, Puzzle Game Programming, we are now taking it to the next level! In this club, for students who have some introductory experience in coding, students will discover PuzzleScript+, an extended version of PuzzleScript, with more features and functionality. Students will have the opportunity to explore and experiment under the guidance of an instructor, and create more complicated and advanced games.
This club is perfect for students who have already taken our Puzzle Game Programming spring break and summer camps but students with other coding experience are also welcome.
Course Outline and Topics
Students will have the opportunity to help shape the outline and curriculum of the class. In each class, they will inform what topics, features and mechanics they would like to work on.
Mechanics featured in PuzzleScript+, and taught in the camp, include mouse-directed controls, level select, camera zooms, larger sprite options, and much more. In each two hour class, Instructor led, curated, mini lessons allow students to apply each mechanic in a creative, yet diverse way, with lots of time for students to customize and expand their own projects.
Program Requirements
Students should have some experience working with Puzzlescript or similar software.
Each student must bring a laptop capable of running PuzzleScript. Please note: Puzzlescript is not compatible with tablets, but Chromebooks should work.
When?
Every Saturday January 18 - May 31, 2025 (15 sessions); 12:30-2:00pm. Class meeting dates: Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, Mar 1, 8, 29, Apr 5, 12, 26, May 3, 10, 24, 31.
Students can join anytime and the fee will be pro-rated.
Who?
This workshop is for students in Grade 5-8.
Cost
The fee is $600 (including tax).
If the fee is a barrier to your participation, a limited number of bursaries are available for eligible families - please email camps@visst.ca to inquire.
Where?
The Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST): 1490 West Broadway, Vancouver.
Why PuzzleScript?
PuzzleScript is a special-purpose programming languages for making puzzle games. What we discovered is that it’s also a perfect tool for education. Because PuzzleScript is so visual, it’s super easy to hit the ground running and start channeling your creative impulses right away. In fact, you will be able to create your own simple puzzle game after just one day of this camp!
In the process of learning PuzzleScript we’ll encounter fundamental and challenging questions in programming and algorithmic thinking, with a lot to offer for new and experienced programmers alike.
Additional Notes
Refund policy: To request a refund, email camps@visst.ca. We will refund you for all remaining classes occurring at least 2 weeks after the date of the refund request.
Cancellation policy: VISST reserves the right to cancel camps and refund camp fees due to low enrolment. In this event, we will provide as much advance notice as possible.
Questions?
Please email camps@visst.ca
Testimonials
“I liked that I learned a lot about coding and how it works. Before the course I felt like I didn't know much about coding and how to code. Now that the right instructors have taught me and helped me learn I know a lot more about coding and how to code.”
—- Participant, Puzzle Programming, Age 13
”I loved it! It’s really fun and I love making the little games, it’s just satisfying to see the games coming out of my own hands!”
—- Participant, Puzzle Programming, Age 13
”I liked how the teachers taught us how to code and then let us create fun games ourselves. It was really fun.”
—- Participant, Puzzle Programming, Age 12
Do you want to advance your coding skills using PuzzleScript? Following the success of our longest running and most popular camp, Puzzle Game Programming, we are now taking it to the next level! In this club, for students who have some introductory experience in coding, students will discover PuzzleScript+, an extended version of PuzzleScript, with more features and functionality. Students will have the opportunity to explore and experiment under the guidance of an instructor, and create more complicated and advanced games.
This club is perfect for students who have already taken our Puzzle Game Programming spring break and summer camps but students with other coding experience are also welcome.
Course Outline and Topics
Students will have the opportunity to help shape the outline and curriculum of the class. In each class, they will inform what topics, features and mechanics they would like to work on.
Mechanics featured in PuzzleScript+, and taught in the camp, include mouse-directed controls, level select, camera zooms, larger sprite options, and much more. In each two hour class, Instructor led, curated, mini lessons allow students to apply each mechanic in a creative, yet diverse way, with lots of time for students to customize and expand their own projects.
Program Requirements
Students should have some experience working with Puzzlescript or similar software.
Each student must bring a laptop capable of running PuzzleScript. Please note: Puzzlescript is not compatible with tablets, but Chromebooks should work.
When?
Every Saturday January 18 - May 31, 2025 (15 sessions); 12:30-2:00pm. Class meeting dates: Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, Mar 1, 8, 29, Apr 5, 12, 26, May 3, 10, 24, 31.
Students can join anytime and the fee will be pro-rated.
Who?
This workshop is for students in Grade 5-8.
Cost
The fee is $600 (including tax).
If the fee is a barrier to your participation, a limited number of bursaries are available for eligible families - please email camps@visst.ca to inquire.
Where?
The Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST): 1490 West Broadway, Vancouver.
Why PuzzleScript?
PuzzleScript is a special-purpose programming languages for making puzzle games. What we discovered is that it’s also a perfect tool for education. Because PuzzleScript is so visual, it’s super easy to hit the ground running and start channeling your creative impulses right away. In fact, you will be able to create your own simple puzzle game after just one day of this camp!
In the process of learning PuzzleScript we’ll encounter fundamental and challenging questions in programming and algorithmic thinking, with a lot to offer for new and experienced programmers alike.
Additional Notes
Refund policy: To request a refund, email camps@visst.ca. We will refund you for all remaining classes occurring at least 2 weeks after the date of the refund request.
Cancellation policy: VISST reserves the right to cancel camps and refund camp fees due to low enrolment. In this event, we will provide as much advance notice as possible.
Questions?
Please email camps@visst.ca
Testimonials
“I liked that I learned a lot about coding and how it works. Before the course I felt like I didn't know much about coding and how to code. Now that the right instructors have taught me and helped me learn I know a lot more about coding and how to code.”
—- Participant, Puzzle Programming, Age 13
”I loved it! It’s really fun and I love making the little games, it’s just satisfying to see the games coming out of my own hands!”
—- Participant, Puzzle Programming, Age 13
”I liked how the teachers taught us how to code and then let us create fun games ourselves. It was really fun.”
—- Participant, Puzzle Programming, Age 12
Do you want to advance your coding skills using PuzzleScript? Following the success of our longest running and most popular camp, Puzzle Game Programming, we are now taking it to the next level! In this club, for students who have some introductory experience in coding, students will discover PuzzleScript+, an extended version of PuzzleScript, with more features and functionality. Students will have the opportunity to explore and experiment under the guidance of an instructor, and create more complicated and advanced games.
This club is perfect for students who have already taken our Puzzle Game Programming spring break and summer camps but students with other coding experience are also welcome.
Course Outline and Topics
Students will have the opportunity to help shape the outline and curriculum of the class. In each class, they will inform what topics, features and mechanics they would like to work on.
Mechanics featured in PuzzleScript+, and taught in the camp, include mouse-directed controls, level select, camera zooms, larger sprite options, and much more. In each two hour class, Instructor led, curated, mini lessons allow students to apply each mechanic in a creative, yet diverse way, with lots of time for students to customize and expand their own projects.
Program Requirements
Students should have some experience working with Puzzlescript or similar software.
Each student must bring a laptop capable of running PuzzleScript. Please note: Puzzlescript is not compatible with tablets, but Chromebooks should work.
When?
Every Saturday January 18 - May 31, 2025 (15 sessions); 12:30-2:00pm. Class meeting dates: Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, Mar 1, 8, 29, Apr 5, 12, 26, May 3, 10, 24, 31.
Students can join anytime and the fee will be pro-rated.
Who?
This workshop is for students in Grade 5-8.
Cost
The fee is $600 (including tax).
If the fee is a barrier to your participation, a limited number of bursaries are available for eligible families - please email camps@visst.ca to inquire.
Where?
The Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST): 1490 West Broadway, Vancouver.
Why PuzzleScript?
PuzzleScript is a special-purpose programming languages for making puzzle games. What we discovered is that it’s also a perfect tool for education. Because PuzzleScript is so visual, it’s super easy to hit the ground running and start channeling your creative impulses right away. In fact, you will be able to create your own simple puzzle game after just one day of this camp!
In the process of learning PuzzleScript we’ll encounter fundamental and challenging questions in programming and algorithmic thinking, with a lot to offer for new and experienced programmers alike.
Additional Notes
Refund policy: To request a refund, email camps@visst.ca. We will refund you for all remaining classes occurring at least 2 weeks after the date of the refund request.
Cancellation policy: VISST reserves the right to cancel camps and refund camp fees due to low enrolment. In this event, we will provide as much advance notice as possible.
Questions?
Please email camps@visst.ca
Testimonials
“I liked that I learned a lot about coding and how it works. Before the course I felt like I didn't know much about coding and how to code. Now that the right instructors have taught me and helped me learn I know a lot more about coding and how to code.”
—- Participant, Puzzle Programming, Age 13
”I loved it! It’s really fun and I love making the little games, it’s just satisfying to see the games coming out of my own hands!”
—- Participant, Puzzle Programming, Age 13
”I liked how the teachers taught us how to code and then let us create fun games ourselves. It was really fun.”
—- Participant, Puzzle Programming, Age 12
