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| Python Game Coder |
| Age guide: 12 to 16 |
| 98% recommended |
Take Coding to the Next Level
This course has been designed for children who already have some coding experience and are looking to progress the next level. Your child will learn the power of object-oriented programming (OOP) and apply these skills to create an impressive collection of interactive 2D game projects to take home! By the end of the course your child will be a more complete all-round coder.
Pre-requisites
- Proficiently code to the standard of our Python L2 or PureCoder Level 2 courses
What your child will learn
- Object-Orientated Paradigms (Abstraction, Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism)
- Instance Variables & Functions
- PyGame Usage (Windows, Events, Audio, Rendering)
- Vector Mathematics (Creation, Addition, Scaling, Magnitude, Normalisation)
About this camp
This camp is fast-paced and designed for children with a logical mind.
After a swift orientation of the core programming constructs, your child will learn object-orientation programming. This is where segments of code are written as blueprints and used repeatedly, meaning any updates will only need to be edited at the blueprint level, it's a methodology that creates efficient code and is used throughout the industry.
Throughout the course your child will learn advanced coding and mathematical concepts, from code that can react to keyboard presses and mouse inputs, through to reactive physics systems and much, much more.
In addition to coding, your child will also learn about game lifecycles, user interaction and installation – culminating in an awesome series of retro 2D games to take home.
Requirements for Virtual Course
Internet speed requirements
- 5Mbps download speed and 3Mbps upload speed (per user)
- If using FunTech Virtual Machine at least 6Mbps download speed and 6Mbps upload speed; lower speeds will work, but the quality of the remote computer experience will deteriorate (per user)
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FAQs
Absolutely. We accept a number of childcare voucher schemes. Please see our childcare voucher page for more details.
Our summer camps last for 5 days, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (we do not offer single or 3 day camps). There is an option for early drop off (8:30am) and/or late pick up (5:30pm) each day.
Our residential camps vary slightly as we welcome students to check-in on Sunday at 5:00pm, check-out is Friday at 5:30pm. There is an option to extend your stay until Sunday at 2:30pm.
Please note: some locations’ start/end times may be vary: please check your welcome pack for specific details.
We take pride in delivering courses that are both academic and most importantly, fun. No matter which class, your child will come away having learnt a lot, but not through ‘rote.’. We have top quality tutors who are great at engaging children and inspiring them. This is not about ‘playing games’ all day.
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FunTech OnBoard is a series of weekly tech challenges designed to follow on from their tech camp experience, consolidating the new skills they have learned and continue their tech development.
Only £145 for the whole year (if booked at the same time as your camp).
26+ Years’ Experience
Small Class Sizes
Ofsted Registered
Structured Curriculum
Book with confidence
We understand that your summer plans and child’s passion change. So, our Camp Swap gives you the flexibility to change your camp as many times as you like.
| Virtual Camps | |
|---|---|
| To another virtual course or date | FREE |
| From virtual to location | Pay difference |
| From virtual to residential | Pay difference |
| Day Camps | |
|---|---|
| To another location or date (same course) | FREE |
| To another higher course fee | Pay difference |
| To another lower course fee | Difference credited |
| From location to virtual | Difference credited |
| From location to residential | Pay difference |
| Residential Camps | |
|---|---|
| From residential to location | Difference credited |
| From residential to virtual | Difference credited |
Camp Swap are available up to two weeks prior to camp start date and subject to availability.