CODING PROGRAMS

Selecting the right course for your CHILD

For students new to computer science, each course begins with a grade-appropriate entry point and structured ramp-up of concepts. The progression of Courses A-F builds upon each other to ensure continuing students stay interested and learn new things. This allows you to use the same course at any grade level for all students, regardless of their experience. If you’re looking for a more comprehensive course, the Express Course combines the best of Courses A-F into a single condensed course (with a simpler option for pre-readers). You can download version 2 of the curriculum guide for Courses A-F here.

If you’ve been teaching Courses 1-4 and want to know how to transition to teaching Courses A-F, check out our Transition Guide.

Courses A-F

Course A

Recommended for Kindergarten (Supports pre-readers)

Teaches basic programming concepts such as loops and events. Lessons also teach students to collaborate with others meaningfully, investigate different problem-solving techniques, persist in the face of difficult tasks, and learn about internet safety. At the end of this course, students create their very own custom game or story they can share.

Course B

Recommended for 1st grade (Supports pre-readers)

Closely parallels Course A, but provides more complex unplugged activities and more variety in puzzles. Covers the basics of programming, collaboration techniques, investigation and critical thinking skills, persistence in the face of difficulty, and internet safety. At the end of this course, students create their very own custom game they can share.

Course C

Recommended for 2nd grade

Students will create programs with loops, events, and conditionals. They will translate their initials into binary, investigate different problem-solving techniques, and discuss how to respond to cyberbullying. By the end of the course, students will create interactive games that they can share.

Course D

Recommended for 3rd grade

Students develop their understanding of algorithms, nested loops, while loops, conditionals, and events. Beyond coding, students learn about digital citizenship.

Course E

Recommended for 4th grade

Students will practice coding with algorithms, loops, conditionals, and events before they are introduced to functions. In the second part of the course, students design and create a capstone project they can share.

Course F

Recommended for 5th grade

Students create programs with different kinds of loops, events, functions, and conditionals. They will also investigate different problem-solving techniques and discuss societal impacts of computing and the internet. In the second part of this course students design and create a capstone project they can share.

Express Course

CS Fundamentals Express combines the best of Courses A-F into a single condensed course (with a simpler option for pre-readers). We recommend Courses A-F for most classrooms, but if your school only offers one computer science course or you want to have your students work through multiple courses in a single year, the Express course is a better choice. By removing the ramp up between years, the express course provides a smoother path and doesn’t repeat concepts for students. This is also our recommended option for students studying computer science on their own, outside of a classroom.

ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE EDUCATIONAL & FUN

CORE AND ENHANCED PROGRAM

Core Program

During our 18-class Core Program students will learn a set of key programming concepts for their course. In short:

18 weeks long
learn key programming concepts

Enhanced Program

In the 27-class Enhanced Program, our students will learn even more and take the core concepts further. These students will also be able to design and add their own personal customizations to their video game project. During the Enhanced portion of the course students will really stretch their wings and develop valuable independent programming skills. Families signing up for the Enhanced program are also eligible for lower hourly rates. In short:

27 weeks long
take the core concepts further
design personal customizations video game project
increased commitment = lower hourly rates

SUMMER CODING CAMP FOR KIDS

Our summer coding camps for kids give children the opportunity to be part of a game design team. The summer coding camp for kids offered is unlike any other in the region. We’re offering kids the opportunity to be part of a real video game design team through 3-hour-per-day sessions. Our summer camps start in late June and run until LATE August. Summer classes are held weekdays 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm. Each course lasts 1-to-2 weeks and many students graduate through the courses during a single summer, quickly learning complex technical coding skills.

Why Choose Our Summer Coding Camp for Kids?

Let’s look at a few reasons so many parents are choosing our summer coding camp for their children:

1:1 Time With Experienced Instructors

Just like our weekly school season program, there are never more than 4 students per instructor, and there is no minimum class size!

Class Options

Each camp is one or two weeks, 3 hours-per-day, either morning or afternoons. We also have a full-day option for more advanced students. We offer the same roster of programming languages during our summer period as during our school season weekly program. This facilitates teaching students aged 7 to 17 years old and teaching all levels of experience from beginner to advanced students.

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE WE MAKE

Whether you have a busy work schedule or your child simply wishes to enroll in a fun after-school activity, we can help set him or her up for success. Many community centers, schools, and other facilities hire our esteemed educators to put on after-school classes that never fail to create an engaging and thrilling environment for young students.

There are many real-world occurrences where people with scientific, technological, engineering, or mathematical knowledge have a greater advantage. We were created to provide kids with the opportunity to learn about these important subjects in a new way, expanding on what they are already learning in school.

UNIQUE AND ACTIVE LEARNING

Alice, Visual Basic, Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, and C++ comprise our roster of programming languages. We also use the Unity Game Engine, which allows kids the opportunity to develop a hands-on understanding of complex programming concepts.

Our coding camps are not like traditional summer camps, as we focus solely on teaching game programming during the 3-hour daily sessions. RP4K offers hardcore, intense and fun game coding camps. Our students learn real programming without using game-making software. Our children will have access to the leading programming instructors in the industry, each of whom has been pre-screened for their ability to teach and communicate with children and teens. To discover more about our summer coding camps for kids, call today.

Our

Computer Programming Classes

Early Start

Our DSI-0 focus on young children, helping them learn basic programming concepts even if they haven’t become fully acquainted with computers! Our market-leading computer programming courses help young children develop their skills as they create, explore, and play by engaging with the world of computers.

Beginner

Our DSI-A and DSI-A+ classes feature an introduction to Microsoft Visual Studio and specifically programming in Visual Basic. These are perfectly suited for students comfortable with the computer and new at programming or for our introductory graduates..

Progressing

DSI-B curriculum includes Video Game Programming Courses for Kids. At this level, students learn more advanced programming concepts in Visual Basic, as they program games from scratch. Not only do they learn about programming but also crucial math concepts as well.

Mastering

DSI-C courses feature classes in Python, Java, JavaScript, and C#. At this level, students are beginning to become comfortable using a wide variety of programming languages and applying their programming knowledge to new programs and new learning environments.

Advancing

Students at DSI-D level apply object oriented programming concepts taught in the Intermediate level to an advanced level. Students at this level are programming at a more advanced level of object oriented programming. These courses are designed for high school level students with previous object oriented programming experience or our intermediate level graduates.

Advanced

At DSI-E level, students apply everything that they’ve learned in the previous courses to our highest level courses. Students at this level are introduced to component based programming and techniques and methods used by professional programmers in the industry. These courses are for our most elite level programmers completely comfortable with object oriented and previous programming fundamentals and are advanced level graduates.

AI and Python

Our DSI-F teaches Python Language with applications in Artificial Intelligence. The Python curriculum takes students through a journey starting with game programming and ending in AI. We help students develop problem-solving skills through think-solve cycles through fun challenges, children genuinely think hard to get through the learning curves to solve the challenges. We generate interest which helps them select a future career by encouraging learners to try different things to be able to decide

OUR INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM

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