Beginner Scratch Coding Club (Ages 8–14)
Turn Screen Time into Creative Time!
Join us for a beginner-friendly Scratch Coding Club designed for children ages 8–14 with no prior coding experience.
In this hands-on, project-based class, students will learn the basics of computer programming by creating 15 fun Scratch projects in Scratch, the world’s leading beginner programming platform developed by MIT. Through creative storytelling and interactive activities, students will explore essential coding concepts while bringing their own animations to life.
What Students Will Learn
- Introduction to the Scratch programming environment
- How to use blocks to create programs
- Motion, looks, sound, and events
- Loops and conditionals
- Creative problem-solving and computational thinking
Projects
Students will build 15 fun Scratch projects, giving them the opportunity to practice programming concepts in an engaging, hands-on way. Each class focuses on completing one project, allowing students to gradually build their programming skills and confidence. The program concludes with a Scratch Project Showcase, where students present their creations and compete in a friendly challenge. The top three projects will receive special award medals.
Who Should Attend?
- Children ages 8–14
- Complete beginners with no coding experience
- Students who enjoy creativity, animation, games, or technology
Meet Your Student Instructor: Yichu Zhao
Yichu is a rising 8th-grade student who was selected for the Neenah Middle School Magnet Program in 7th grade. He has enjoyed coding from a young age and received a Scratch Outstanding Project Award at age 7. He has also participated in FIRST LEGO League (FLL) competitions and VEX Robotics.
Passionate about math, chess, and coding, Yichu has volunteered to teach Scratch to younger children. He hopes to inspire beginners to discover the fun of coding through creative, hands-on projects.
This class is led by Student Instructor Yichu with guidance and supervision from Valley Robotics Club mentors.
Why Join?
- No experience required
- Small-group, hands-on learning
- Learn through creativity and project-based activities
- Build confidence in coding and problem-solving
Come explore the exciting world of coding and discover how much fun programming can be with Scratch!
Ying –
We have been very impressed with Valley Robotics Club. Our child attended the Scratch program and looked forward to every class. The instructor created a positive, welcoming environment where students felt comfortable asking questions. Every question—big or small—was answered with patience, and the lessons were thoughtfully paced so no one felt left behind. We truly appreciate the dedication, encouragement, and care that went into every class, and we’re looking forward to joining more programs in the future. Highly recommended!