Computing Basics Course For Kids

Code your own game with Scratch

From playing games to building them. Our Computer Basics courses introduce your child to Scratch, where they can bring their ideas to life with code!
This course contributes towards achieving an NCFE accredited qualification!

When does our Computing Basics course run ?

This is a week-long holiday camp course, and it only runs during school breaks, such as Half-Terms, Easter Breaks, and Summer Holidays.
Your child will attend classes from 09:30 – 11:30, Monday to Friday. You can view the exact dates of available camps on our booking page.

Where does the Computing Basics course take place?

All our classes are online with a live tutor. Your child will be able to see the tutor and their screen. Just like a physical lesson, your child can ask for help and request their tutor to see & even control their screen.
In the 21st Century, it’s crucial for your child to learn “how to learn online”, because if your child masters this skill, there will be no limit to what they can learn!

Who is it for?

This course is suitable for students 6 to 8 years old. No previous experience required!

What does it teach?

Students will learn how to create fun and interactive games with Scratch, a beginner-friendly programming platform. The course will introduce coding concepts through creative, hands-on projects.

Why choose this course?

This course is designed to introduce children to coding in a fun and accessible way using Scratch, one of the world’s most popular beginner programming platforms.
This course also contributes towards achieving an NCFE Accredited Qualification!

How do they get certified?

A single camp provides one-third of the criteria required for achieving an NCFE Accredited Qualification. By joining 3 camps, you will meet the full requirement for achieving our Level 1 Award Qualification. Assessment is coursework based and completed during class hours, with no further exams required but there is a small additional assessment fee for this.

See the magic of our computing basics camp for kids!

Our Scratch Coding Course for kids is fun, creative, and hands-on!

Over a 5 day long holiday camp, your child will learn how to code their own games using Scratch, the world’s most popular platform for young programmers!

Scratch is used by millions of beginners around the world to learn the basics of programming in a fun and creative way, so you can be certain your child will gain valuable and transferable coding skills!

By the end of the course, students will have their own fully coded games to share with family and friends.The code they create will also be an excellent first step into programming and a great addition to their creative portfolio, which can impress in future school or college applications!

The course will also improve your child’s soft-skills, such as creative thinking, problem solving, and will boost their self-confidence.

Want to start coding and build games?

“Great courses at a reasonable price. Teachers are so enthusiastic and passionate. My son loves going there and has learnt so much. He has done the Saturday classes and holiday clubs. Really would recommend them to anyone.”

– Sally, Parent

Everything you need to know about Computing Basics Holiday Camps For kids

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Your child will learn essential coding skills in this camp. Students will explore key programming concepts and use them to create their own Scratch games. They will learn how to use variables, loops and conditions to bring their games to life. By the end of the camp, your child will understand the core foundations of coding.

The course will also improve your child’s soft skills, such as creative thinking and problem solving, and will boost their self-confidence. Through fun and engaging coding activities, they will learn how to think logically, overcome challenges, and develop resilience while building their own Scratch games.

Understanding how coding works will give your child valuable experience and knowledge. Through Scratch, a popular platform used to teach coding to young learners, they will start to explore exciting future career paths. Learning to code opens up a world of opportunities because the skills they gain are highly transferable across many industries. Whether they want to build games or work in future technology fields, coding is a key foundation for almost every digital project.

By the end of the camp, your child will have a completed Scratch project to share with family and friends. But that’s not all! Their finished coding project will be an excellent portfolio piece and a great achievement for future school applications.

Additionally, by completing the camp, students will achieve 1/2 of the criteria required to earn an NCFE accredited qualification, should you choose to have your child officially certified!

This camp runs during the school holidays, so it’s designed to be fun and exciting! The bigger goal is that your child will go from playing games to creating them.

This camp is all about helping children move from using technology to making it! During this course your child will use their imagination and creativity to build their own Scratch game!