Scratch Summer Camp for Grades 1-3

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Demystifying Computer Programming

Explore the magic of computer programming with Scratch, a free-to-use software developed by MIT’s best brains to encourage young learners to combine creative thinking with logic! With a cutting-edge application and a series of 12 scaffolded, one-hour projects, learners uncover the sensational world of coding. Every day, learners expand their skills through iterative thinking and problem-solving challenges as they build their very own interactive storyboards and games with audio, video, animated characters and more.

Scratch Camp’s reusable coding curriculum demystifies computer programming and gets young learners fired up about creating their own unique projects!

Grades: 1-3
Students: 30
Contact Hours: 12+

Subject Targets:

Technology, Robotics & Coding, Math Connections 

Recommended Settings:

  • Summer Camps
  • Classrooms
  • Before & After‐School Programs

Tech Requirements:

One device per student is recommended.

Scratch is compatible with any Internet‐connected device, including desktops, laptops, iPads, Android tablets, and Chromebooks. Best when used with a video projector.

Each Activity Includes:

  • Schedule
  • Topic Background Information & Vocabulary
  • Assessment
  • Optional Extension Activities
  • Materials List

Curriculum Topics:

  1. Introduction to Scratch
  2. The Pen and Precise Motion
  3. Spirographs
  4. Multiple Events and a Multiplayer Game
  5. Music and Dancing Sprites
  6. Bitmap Graphics
  7. Speaking Sprites
  8. Costumes and Changing Seasons
  9. Vector Graphics
  10. Introducing If Statements
  11. Asking and Answering
  12. Animation

Components

Scratch Camp comes with all of the supplies needed for 30 students to complete 12 one-hour activities:

  • Instructor Guide: 1
  • Printed Student Pages: 30 sets
  • Curriculum Digital Download: 1
  • Expanding File Folders: 5

Curriculum Digital Download Includes:

Instructor Guide only, which includes master copies of all student pages.

Customer Quotes

“Great products...one of the best curriculum's out there, great help for teaching our video class”

- Christine R., Principal, Trinity Lutheran School, Kalispell, MT

“Screenwriting was awesome, our kids really loved these activities. It was also really nice to provide such a creative curriculum that addresses the standards in such a fun way.”

- Heather S., Director, After School, City of Fairfield, CA

“Having taught at the high school and college level, I was impressed with this curriculum. The materials and guidance were well put together and very thoughtful.”

- Michael L., Artist, Shea After School, Syracuse, NY

“This amazing program has enabled my students to comprehend the process of forensic science as well as the sophisticated vocabulary encompassed in the program's lessons.”

- Erica T., Freehold Public Schools, Freehold, NJ

“This is a well organized course that I would highly recommend to other programs.”

- Chad S., Teacher, School #18, Buffalo, NY

“The program is awesome! I’m doing it as part of an after school enrichment time. Our kids really enjoy the projects and it’s wonderful to use as everything is provided.”

- Karen S.,Teacher, Olympic Middle School, WA

“This is the perfect kind of activity for afterschool. It’s fun; students learn by getting involved. Everybody wants to be a part of it!”

- Kim L., Program Leader, Child and Adolescent Treatment Services, Buffalo NY

“They love it…it’s awesome. Kids are dying to get in it!”

- Audrey A., Teacher, Clifford Marshall Elementary School, Quincy, MA

“The Missing Money Mystery was very easy to follow. The children had such a great time at it, we even allowed our group to re-enact the entire mystery. This mystery was fantastic, and we are looking forward to our next exercise!”

- Jackie. J., Director/Detective, Hempstead P.A.L., Hempstead, NY

“The students were engaged and enjoyed the experiments. The story keeps the activities meaningful and provided an interested way to connect Florida Standards. The teacher’s manual was easy to follow and materials in the kits made it very convenient for set up. Overall, this is a great thing to do in afterschool and during the summer!”

- Betty C., Teacher, Genesis Center, Leesburg FL

“Playing with Percussion offers an exciting doorway to exploring percussion, communication skills and learning about different cultures.”

- Sheila K., Site Leader, Accord Corp, Youth Services Division, Belfast NY

“Our kids enjoyed making their own instruments, especially sanding. Playing all those grooves at the end was a lot of fun!”

- Nina P., Music teacher, Napa, CA

“The Cookie Jar Mystery was such a big hit at the middle school…which has been tough.”

- Charlie E., Teacher, Lexington County Schools, SC

“The Cookie Jar Mystery went really well, the kids talked about it for weeks. They were very excited and intrigued with the hands-on activities and I really enjoyed teaching it!”

- Brook T.,Teacher, Lincoln Middle Schools, TN
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