FREE Coding Classes
for children of active military families in honor of the USA 250th

WHO: Children of active duty military in grades K-8

WHEN: June 22- July 3, 2026, Monday - Friday

TIME: 1 hour per day

WHERE: Online - Join from anywhere!

June 22- June 26, 2026

June 22- June 26/ 10am-11am
Minecraft Code: Super MarioCraft (grades K-3)
Let's a-go! In this Minecraft coding class, K–2nd grade students will use block-based coding to build their own Super Mario–inspired universe. They will create colorful levels in the Mushroom Kingdom, make characters move and jump, add power-ups, and design simple challenges to complete. Along the way, students will practice important skills including following steps, solving problems, thinking logically, and being creative while learning basic coding concepts in a hands-on way. Perfect for young learners who love games and exploring, this class turns coding into a playful learning experience!

Allowed Devices: PC, MacBook, Chromebook, or iPad (note: using an iPad requires a second device for zoom) This class will use Minecraft Education Edition (it’s free!)
June 22- June 26/ 11:30am-12:30pm
AI Foundations: Eco Challenge (grades 5-9)
In a world where Artificial Intelligence is rapidly expanding into nearly every field, it’s more important than ever to be prepared for what these changes mean. In this class, students will learn about AI, how to work with it and hot to use it responsible and ethically! To make it fun and educational, we will tackle ecological challenges in the world of Minecraft! Kids will use AI to come up with solutions to a variety of projects to protect the environment, preserve ecosystems, and improve farming and water quality in villages! We navigate Minecraft’s ocean floor using live data streams, learn about creating conservation plans to save Minecraft Ocelots, and develop a chatbot using algorithms.

Allowed Devices: PC, MacBook, or Chromebook. This class will use Minecraft Education Edition (it’s free!).
June 22- June 26/ 1:30pm-2:30pm
Minecraft Code: K-Pop Hunters (grades 3-7)
Welcome to the dazzling world of K-Pop stardom and Demon Hunter superhero action! In this exciting Minecraft coding class, students will create and code their own K-Pop Demon Hunter inspired world. Using Microsoft Make-code, they'll code their own Honmoon-sealing hit song, and save their world from demons! Perfect for all the K-Pop loving heroes out there!
Prior coding or Minecraft experience not required.

Allowed Devices: PC, MacBook, Chromebook, or iPad (note: using an iPad requires a second device for zoom) This class will use Minecraft Education Edition (it’s free!)
June 22- June 26/ 3pm-4pm
Minecraft Code: Harry Potter Adventure (grades 1-6)
Welcome to the World of Witchcraft and Wizardy! In this class, students will learn to code while exploring an interactive Harry Potter world in Minecraft! Every class is a new adventure and opportunity to put coding fundamentals into action. Traveling to Hagrid’s hut, the Quidditch pitch, Privet Drive, Diagon Alley, and beyond, kids will take on quests, fight off some monsters, and cast some magic spells!
Join us on this incredible and magical journey!
Projects include: brewing potions, enchanting items with special abilities, learn Redstone basics
Prior coding or Minecraft experience not required.

Allowed Devices: PC, MacBook, Chromebook, or iPad (note: using an iPad requires a second device for zoom) This class will use Minecraft Education Edition (it’s free!)
June 22- June 26/ 4:30pm-5:30pm
Minecraft Code: Super MarioCraft (grades 4-8)
Step into a world where coding meets structured learning and creative problem-solving! In this Minecraft coding class, students will design and code their own Super Mario–inspired universe. Using JavaScript, they will build interactive levels within the Mushroom Kingdom, program character movements, develop game mechanics such as power-ups and obstacles, and create goal-based challenges. Throughout the course, students will strengthen critical thinking, computational thinking, problem-solving, and procedural understanding skills while applying core coding concepts in a hands-on environment. Ideal for students interested in game design, technology, and creativity, this class combines educational learning with an exciting adventure-based theme.

Allowed Devices: PC, MacBook, Chromebook, or iPad (note: using an iPad requires a second device for zoom) This class will use Minecraft Education Edition (it’s free!)
June 22- June 26/ 6pm-7pm
Swiftie Scratch (grades 1-5)
Join us on an amazing journey with your child's favorite superstar! In many cases, this is Taylor Swift!! Kids will learn the fundamentals of coding and programming while rocking out. These Swifties will have a blast creating with code! They will program a music video, an interview with their favorite music icon, helping their superstar get ready for the next concert! Note: this course can be modified for kids to choose their own superstar.
June 22- June 26/ 7:30pm-8:30pm
AI Foundations: Eco Challenge (grades 5-9)
In a world where Artificial Intelligence is rapidly expanding into nearly every field, it’s more important than ever to be prepared for what these changes mean. In this class, students will learn about AI, how to work with it and hot to use it responsible and ethically! To make it fun and educational, we will tackle ecological challenges in the world of Minecraft! Kids will use AI to come up with solutions to a variety of projects to protect the environment, preserve ecosystems, and improve farming and water quality in villages! We navigate Minecraft’s ocean floor using live data streams, learn about creating conservation plans to save Minecraft Ocelots, and develop a chatbot using algorithms.

Allowed Devices: PC, MacBook, or Chromebook. This class will use Minecraft Education Edition (it’s free!).
June 29- July 3, 2026

June 29-July 3/ 10am-11am
Minecraft Code: Super MarioCraft (grades K-3)
Let's a-go! In this Minecraft coding class, K–2nd grade students will use block-based coding to build their own Super Mario–inspired universe. They will create colorful levels in the Mushroom Kingdom, make characters move and jump, add power-ups, and design simple challenges to complete. Along the way, students will practice important skills including following steps, solving problems, thinking logically, and being creative while learning basic coding concepts in a hands-on way. Perfect for young learners who love games and exploring, this class turns coding into a playful learning experience!

Allowed Devices: PC, MacBook, Chromebook, or iPad (note: using an iPad requires a second device for zoom) This class will use Minecraft Education Edition (it’s free!)
June 29-July 3/ 11:30am-12:30pm
AI Foundations: Eco Challenge (grades 5-9)
In a world where Artificial Intelligence is rapidly expanding into nearly every field, it’s more important than ever to be prepared for what these changes mean. In this class, students will learn about AI, how to work with it and hot to use it responsible and ethically! To make it fun and educational, we will tackle ecological challenges in the world of Minecraft! Kids will use AI to come up with solutions to a variety of projects to protect the environment, preserve ecosystems, and improve farming and water quality in villages! We navigate Minecraft’s ocean floor using live data streams, learn about creating conservation plans to save Minecraft Ocelots, and develop a chatbot using algorithms.

Allowed Devices: PC, MacBook, or Chromebook. This class will use Minecraft Education Edition (it’s free!).
June 29-July 3/ 1:30pm-2:30pm
Minecraft Code: K-Pop Hunters (grades 3-7)
Welcome to the dazzling world of K-Pop stardom and Demon Hunter superhero action! In this exciting Minecraft coding class, students will create and code their own K-Pop Demon Hunter inspired world. Using Microsoft Make-code, they'll code their own Honmoon-sealing hit song, and save their world from demons! Perfect for all the K-Pop loving heroes out there!
Prior coding or Minecraft experience not required.

Allowed Devices: PC, MacBook, Chromebook, or iPad (note: using an iPad requires a second device for zoom) This class will use Minecraft Education Edition (it’s free!)
June 29-July 3/ 3pm-4pm
Minecraft Code: Harry Potter Adventure (grades 1-6)
Welcome to the World of Witchcraft and Wizardy! In this class, students will learn to code while exploring an interactive Harry Potter world in Minecraft! Every class is a new adventure and opportunity to put coding fundamentals into action. Traveling to Hagrid’s hut, the Quidditch pitch, Privet Drive, Diagon Alley, and beyond, kids will take on quests, fight off some monsters, and cast some magic spells!
Join us on this incredible and magical journey!
Projects include: brewing potions, enchanting items with special abilities, learn Redstone basics
Prior coding or Minecraft experience not required.

Allowed Devices: PC, MacBook, Chromebook, or iPad (note: using an iPad requires a second device for zoom) This class will use Minecraft Education Edition (it’s free!)
June 29-July 3/ 4:30pm-5:30pm
Minecraft Code: Super MarioCraft (grades 4-8)
Step into a world where coding meets structured learning and creative problem-solving! In this Minecraft coding class, students will design and code their own Super Mario–inspired universe. Using JavaScript, they will build interactive levels within the Mushroom Kingdom, program character movements, develop game mechanics such as power-ups and obstacles, and create goal-based challenges. Throughout the course, students will strengthen critical thinking, computational thinking, problem-solving, and procedural understanding skills while applying core coding concepts in a hands-on environment. Ideal for students interested in game design, technology, and creativity, this class combines educational learning with an exciting adventure-based theme.

Allowed Devices: PC, MacBook, Chromebook, or iPad (note: using an iPad requires a second device for zoom) This class will use Minecraft Education Edition (it’s free!)
June 29-July 3/ 6pm-7pm
Swiftie Scratch (grades 1-5)
Join us on an amazing journey with your child's favorite superstar! In many cases, this is Taylor Swift!! Kids will learn the fundamentals of coding and programming while rocking out. These Swifties will have a blast creating with code! They will program a music video, an interview with their favorite music icon, helping their superstar get ready for the next concert! Note: this course can be modified for kids to choose their own superstar.
June 29-July 3/ 7:30pm-8:30pm
AI Foundations: Eco Challenge (grades 5-9)
In a world where Artificial Intelligence is rapidly expanding into nearly every field, it’s more important than ever to be prepared for what these changes mean. In this class, students will learn about AI, how to work with it and hot to use it responsible and ethically! To make it fun and educational, we will tackle ecological challenges in the world of Minecraft! Kids will use AI to come up with solutions to a variety of projects to protect the environment, preserve ecosystems, and improve farming and water quality in villages! We navigate Minecraft’s ocean floor using live data streams, learn about creating conservation plans to save Minecraft Ocelots, and develop a chatbot using algorithms.

Allowed Devices: PC, MacBook, or Chromebook. This class will use Minecraft Education Edition (it’s free!).
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