Basics 3 is SG Code Campus' beginners course for kids aged 9-10 years old. Code Campers will be introduced to the fundamentals of coding and computer science, and subsequently learn to program their own computer game using the visual programming language Scratch. Here, kids will be encouraged to explore the limitless possibilities that software programming enables in the animation and game design world.
Progressing at a faster pace than Basics 1 (the beginner's course for kids aged 7-8), Code Campers will touch on the nature of computers - where they are found, why they are useful, and how they work - and come to recognise the power of code as a language used to instruct computers everywhere. This course will also introduce kids to the basic coding tools:

• loops (computers are great at repetitive tasks so exploit that!
• conditionals (computers can make decisions, but only IF you let them)
• variables (this is why computers never forget!), and
• events (watch how computers react to various trigger)

By learning how to program using each of these coding tools, Code Campers will begin to develop the digital literacy skills necessary to tackle complex real-world problems.
After this course, Code Campers will understand basic computer science concepts, be able to collaborate with others to devise computer-based solutions to problems and build basic programs using the Scratch platform.
Not sure if your child is ready to start coding yet? Read this guide to assess when is a good time for kids to start coding.