Beginner-Friendly Coding Classes are coming to the Woodway Family Center starting in March!
Using Scratch from MIT, kids will learn the basics of coding through colorful, easy-to-use blocks. They’ll create games, make characters move, and add sounds and animations—all while building problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
No experience needed—anyone can join the fun! This hands-on class is the perfect introduction to coding and a great way for kids to explore technology in a playful, engaging way.
Dates: March 2nd, 16th, 23rd & 30th, 2026!
Times: 6pm-7pm & 7pm-8pm!
Ages: 5-8, 9-12
What is vansyckle stem?
Vansyckle STEM teaches hands-on, fun STEM to kids.
Learning by doing every step of the way!
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Online Resources
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Scratch (scratch.mit.edu) is a free, creative coding platform from MIT that lets kids design their own interactive stories, games, and animations. Using easy, drag-and-drop coding blocks, children learn the basics of programming, problem-solving, and logical thinking while expressing their creativity and sharing projects with a global online community.
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Chrome Music Lab is a free, web-based platform by Google that lets kids explore music and sound through fun, interactive experiments. Using colorful visuals and simple tools, children can create songs, see how sound waves work, and discover connections between music, science, math, and art—all while learning through play.
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Interland – Be Internet Awesome is a free online adventure game by Google that teaches kids how to stay safe, smart, and kind on the internet. Through fun, interactive challenges, players learn important digital citizenship skills like protecting privacy, spotting scams, and spreading positivity online.
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More Free Online Resources To Come