Gamers & Coders Programs
Gamers & Coders Programs
For GRADES 3-8 | Located in the PNC Innovation Zone's Purposeful Gaming Studio
Pre-registration is suggested. Programs are $8 per member and $12 per non-member.
Only children need a ticket to attend.
Other Details:
Pre-registration is suggested, but not required. Space is limited; walk-ups will be permitted the day of the program until all program seats are filled. Science Center Admission is NOT included in the cost of the program ticket.
All participants must enter the Center at our 3rd Street entrance.
The rest of the science center will NOT be available for exploration after the conclusion of the program on Wednesdays.
MAY
5/1 & 5/4 - Minecraft Education’s: The Investigators
Learn to check your sources with Minecraft Education’s: The Investigators. Take on the role of a school reporter and dig up the truth behind a series of unique stories. Learn to uncover bias, check your sources, and reach the truth at the heart of the school.
5/8 & 5/11 - Learn to Code with Scratch!
Dip your toe in the wonderful world of programming with Scratch, a block coding program created by MIT. Innovators will choose from a series of coding projects including creating animations, games, and music.
5/15 & 5/18 - Minecraft Education’s Hour of Code: Inclusion
Mend lifelong feuds between the Villagers and Illagers using the power of code! With Minecraft Education’s Hour of Code: Inclusion, learn about cooperation and inclusion and help people discover that they aren't so different with a series of coding challenges to bring everyone closer together.
5/22 & 5/25 - Glitchspace
Reprogram the world and solve puzzles in Glitchspace! Make your way through an abstract world and manipulate the environment around you by discovering key programming concepts through the puzzles you solve. How deep into the realm of technology can you go?
5/29 & 6/1 - PC Building Simulator
Take a walk on the hardware side by learning the ins and outs of the computer you play on. In PC Building Simulator, take on your own computer repair company and repair, build, and reprogram computers using real-world parts and tools.
