MakeCode Arcade

Monday, October 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Andover Recreation at Old Shawsheen — Andover Recreation At Old Shawsheen, Andover, MA

Make Your Own Games & Drone Programming! Gaming will never be the same again! In this fun and engaging class, young learners will dive into the exciting world of game design using Scratch, a kid-friendly drag n drop programming platform. This course is designed to ignite creativity and introduce the basics of coding in a playful environment. Students will learn how to bring their imaginative ideas to life by creating simple, interactive games and animations. Students do not need to have any coding experience! Game Design Lab - Build Your Own Arcade Kids learn to create their own retro-style video games from scratch using MakeCode Arcade, Microsoft’s open-source, visual block-based coding platform. Minecraft 101 for Beginners! This engaging and educational class is designed to introduce kids to the captivating world of Minecraft, fostering creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. In this program, beginners will embark on an exciting journey, learning the fundamentals of Minecraft gameplay, including crafting, building, and exploration. Our experienced instructors will guide students through the basics of survival mode, teaching essential skills such as resource gathering…