Code Club

This page is a resource for students and parents that have enrolled in the after school club I’ve offered at my local elementary and middle schools since 2018.

Getting Started


Hour of Code

https://hourofcode.com/

Activities and courses for students K-12, including pre-readers.

Scratch

https://scratch.mit.edu/

Drag-and-drop coding language for beginners.

FreeCodeCamp.org

https://www.freecodecamp.org/

Learn how to code HTML, JavaScript, and Cascading Style Sheets and build your own websites.

Khan Academy

https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming

Free online school which introduces game and web site development using JavaScript and typed code.

Tutorials and Starter Projects


GriffPatch Tutorials

RPG Game

Remix It

Raycasting (3D Engine)

Multiplayer Games

Raycasting (3D Engine)

Multiplayer Games

Quick and Fun Tutorials

View the Full Playlist

Making Music with Scratch

Helpful Books


Coding Games in Scratch (Version 3.0)

by Jon Woodcock

Available in the library system, or for purchase:

Help Your Kids with Computer Coding: A Unique Step-by-Step Visual Guide, from Binary Code to Building Games

by DK Publishing

Available in the library system, or for purchase: