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Learn It! Video Games for Beginners (ages 10-17)

Create a Pong Game in Scratch

2024-07-22 18:00:00 2024-07-22 19:30:00 America/Chicago Learn It! Video Games for Beginners (ages 10-17) In this introduction to Scratch, we will build confidence in your coding skills. This class is designed for tweens and teens (ages 10-17). Registration Required. Southwest OKC - Maker Lab

Monday, July 22
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-22 18:00:00 2024-07-22 19:30:00 America/Chicago Learn It! Video Games for Beginners (ages 10-17) In this introduction to Scratch, we will build confidence in your coding skills. This class is designed for tweens and teens (ages 10-17). Registration Required. Southwest OKC - Maker Lab

Southwest OKC

Maker Lab

In this introduction to Scratch, we will build confidence in your coding skills. This class is designed for tweens and teens (ages 10-17). Registration Required.

Strengthen your technology skills. This program will cover an introduction to the Scratch programming language through hands-on exploration in a supportive learning environment.

Scratch programming introduces computer science topics with a simple, friendly interface. You'll learn how to apply coding concepts to practical solutions and create a game you can play!

You can attend as few or as little of this series as you'd like. See below for the summary of each program and click here to view all events in the series.

  • July 8th: Clicker Style Game
    • Learn to program a clicker game in Scratch by using variables and loops. Try to click on an object as many times as possible before the timer runs out
  • July 15th: Flappy Bird Style Game
    • Create your own flappy bird game in Scratch! Learn how to make a scrolling game and randomly generate pipes that your bird, cat, bowl of cheese puffs, or avatar of choice can navigate through.
  • July 22nd: Pong Style Game
    • Learn to program a Pong game in Scratch! Create a fun two-player game where players bounce a ball back and forth without missing.
  • July 29th:  Platformer Style Game
    • Create your own platformer in Scratch! Learn to create levels, add obstacles, and make the player jump onto platforms


It is recommended that you come with a pre-made Scratch account; this will streamline the class and allow participants to save their work. No prior coding experience is necessary for this program.

This class is designed exclusively for tweens and teens (ages 10-17).

Registration Required.

AGE GROUP: | Teens 12-17 | Children 6-11 |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

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Southwest OKC

contactpls@pioneerlibrarysystem.org
Phone: 405.979.2200
Fax: 405.692.6394
Branch manager
Kirsten Walker

Hours
Mon, Mar 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Sat, Mar 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 30 1:00PM to 6:00PM

Upcoming events

Fri, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Room A&B SOKC
Jump start your active toddler’s early learning skills through songs, stories, and movement! Designed for toddlers 1-3 years old and their caregivers. Registration required for all participants.

Fri, Mar 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Lab
Explore your interests and discover one of the many ways that you can express yourself through weaving designs. Designed for adults and teens. Series registration required.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Mar 31, 9:00am - 11:00am
2nd Parking Lot (near pond & bridge)
Make new friends while taking a walk on the wild side! Connect with and learn more about other’s experiences while sharing your own. Designed for all ages. Registration requested.

Mon, Mar 31, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Room A&B SOKC
Exercise your physical, mental, and emotional health through this SAIL class. Designed for Adults. Registration Preferred.

Tue, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Room B
Explore your interests and discover one of the many ways that you can express yourself by creating a one-of-a-kind birdhouse. Designed for adults and teens. Registration Required.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Room A
Join us for an important community conversation as we work to improve outcomes for Oklahoma's kids! Register

Wed, Apr 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Room B
Exercise your physical, mental, and emotional health through this SAIL class. Designed for Adults. Registration Preferred.

Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Room A&B SOKC
Get ready for kindergarten with a preschool story time full of books, movement, rhymes, and music! Designed for children 3-5 years old and their caregivers. Registration required for all particpants.

Thu, Apr 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Make new friends while playing Dungeons & Dragons. Connect with and learn more about other’s experiences while sharing your own. Designed for 8-11. 4 Week Series Registration Required

Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Room A&B SOKC
Jump start your active toddler’s early learning skills through songs, stories, and movement! Designed for toddlers 1-3 years old and their caregivers. Registration required for all participants.

Fri, Apr 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Lab
Explore your interests and discover one of the many ways that you can express yourself through weaving designs. Designed for adults and teens. Series registration required.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Room A&B SOKC
Grow your readers! Enjoy books, songs, and activities that encourage language and pre-reading skill development. Designed for children of all ages and their caregivers. Registration required.