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Hour of Code Programming

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Age Group:

Teens
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Allowed Grades: 6th Grade to 8th Grade

Program Description

Event Details

In this hands-on session led by students and coaches of C3 Robotics team, students will learn programming concepts and terminology and follow video-based tutorials, complete coding objectives, and learn basic coding skills. Hour of Code™ is a nationwide initiative to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming. All curriculum, activities, and assignments are intended for novice computer users with little or no experience. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.