Camp Overview
This Intro to Programming: Python & Game Design camp introduces students to coding through fun, hands-on game creation.
Instead of just learning syntax, students explore questions like:
How do games actually work?
Can I build my own game?
How do characters move and score points?
Students learn Python by creating interactive stories and mini-games while building core programming skills such as variables, loops, and conditionals. The focus is on learning by doing—turning ideas into playable experiences.
 
Project-Based Learning Experience
The camp is centered around building games.
Students will:
Create interactive stories and mini-games
Design game mechanics (movement, scoring, win/lose conditions)
Test and improve their games through iteration
By the end of the program, each student will design and build their own playable game to share. This process builds creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence in coding.
 
Example Daily Schedule (9:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
Schedule may be adjusted based on class needs
9:30 – 10:00 | Warm-Up & Community Time
Fun challenges and activities to get students engaged and thinking.
10:00 – 12:00 | Programming & Game Design (with short breaks)
Hands-on coding sessions where students learn Python by building games.
12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch & Recess (Lunch included)
Time to relax and recharge.
Example lunch: homemade dumplings, burgers/sandwiches, sushi rolls, chicken wings, fruits
1:00 – 4:00 | Game Project Work (with short break)
Students build and improve their own games with guidance and support.
4:00 – 4:30 | Wrap-Up & Dismissal Prep
Reflection, sharing progress, and preparing for the next day.
 
 
Instructor
Dr. Zhou
Dr. Zhou is a Technology Teacher at Eastside Preparatory School and a former Principal Data Science Manager at Microsoft, with over a decade of industry experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and specializes in making programming accessible, engaging, and connected to real-world applications.
In her classroom, Dr. Zhou emphasizes learning by building. Students are guided step-by-step to turn their ideas into real projects while developing independence, confidence, and strong problem-solving skills.
 
 
Camp Details
Location: Near Bellevue Downtown
Date: 6/29 – 7/2 (4 days)
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
 
 
Pricing & Payment Notes
Price: $610 per student (lunch included)
3% of processing fee is added to online payments
Choose offline payments during checkout to avoid the processing fee (pay through Zelle)
 
Discounts:
Early Bird: $10 (before 5/15/2026)
Referral: $10
Existing Family: $10