Camp Program
Python Explorers: Discover What You Can Create
Python
Creative Coding
Programming Logic
Interactive Adventures
1/2 Day Camp
Price 69.00
Ages 9 - 13
Overview
Create hilarious stories, invent a superhero, and build an adventure with a secret behind every door! In Python Explorers: Discover What You Can Create, campers will type real Python code to make three playful programs. They’ll be learning a language with exciting possibilities: Python is used to create web applications, build artificial intelligence systems, analyze scientific data, and much more! GitHub’s 2026 report ranks Python among its two most-used programming languages by contributors. This camp gives kids a playful first step into that world, turning their own ideas into programs they can run, change, and enjoy.
The fun starts with a Ridiculous Story Machine, where names, animals, foods, and places become ingredients for a silly story. Next, campers will build a superhero program that calculates a power score from the ratings they enter. Then they’ll create a Secret Door adventure with choices and surprising endings. Guided coding and opportunities to personalize each project give campers a reason to try new ideas and see what happens.
Along the way, campers will use variables to store information, collect input, perform calculations, and write conditional statements that decide what happens next. For parents, it’s hands-on STEM learning that gives children practice with logical thinking, creative problem-solving, and following a sequence of instructions. For kids, it’s the satisfaction of making their own programs work! No Python experience is needed; campers should be comfortable finding keys and typing short lines, with no speed requirement.
Key Concepts
Writing and running Python programs
Variables for storing program information
User input and personalized responses
Number input and mathematical calculations
Conditional statements and different outcomes
Testing code with different inputs
Soft Skills
Creative thinking and personal expression
Logical reasoning and problem-solving practice
Breaking ideas into manageable steps
Attention to detail while typing
Confidence through building working programs
Outcomes
Create a silly story using words entered by a user
Build a superhero program that calculates a power score
Write a Secret Door adventure with choices and endings
Use variables and input to personalize their Python programs
Apply calculations and conditional statements to control program results
Run their programs and explore how different inputs change results
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Camp Overview
Price
69.00
Experience Needed
No previous Python experience required. Campers should be comfortable finding keys and typing short lines independently. No typing-speed requirement.
Length
1/2 Day Camp
Signup By
Monday, December 21, 2026
Time
12:30PM to 3:30PM
Starts On
Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Ends On
Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Location
Coder's Clubhouse - Edina, MN
