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Python Playground (Beginner)

Virtual delivery
Ages 12 to 13 (grades 7 to 8)
Co-ed 

Intermediate option available (virtual)

Get ready to explore the world of coding in this virtual summer adventure! In Python Playground, participants will dive into one of the most popular programming languages in the world, learning to create, experiment, and solve challenges just like a Software Engineer—in a playful, hands-on way. No prior coding experience is needed, just curiosity, creativity, and a love of exploration!

Throughout the week, students dive into the core skills of Python, including Input and Output, Data Types and Errors, Conditionals, and Loops. Each day, they focus on a specific skill, applying it to build a program using the Engineering Design Process and seeing firsthand how it works in real-world scenarios. Students design programs, including chatbots, games, cybersecurity applications, and more.

As the week unfolds, participants steadily expand their Python toolkit and explore the world of software engineering. They tackle problems through debugging, gaining hands-on experience that equips them to continue learning and creating with Python long after leaving our virtual classroom.

This program features the same content as the Summer 2025 Learning to Code – Beginner Python camp.

Features:
  • interactive learning approach
  • simplification of complex topics
  • problem solving and design-based thinking
  • hands-on activities and/or experiment
  • connecting topics to society
  • counsellors demonstrate excellence in engineering and science, strong leadership skills, past experience working with youth, and enthusiasm towards education

Availability

Week 1: Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 3 (4-days; Wednesday, July 1 STAT)
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST
Cost: $100 (individual)


*Individual participant pricing only. One camper per registration. 

**Schedule subject to change without notice.
Technology requirements must be fulfilled prior to the start of camp. See below.

Video conferencing
  1. Computer with internet access;
    • Tablets, other mobile devices and gaming consoles are not sufficient for this camp.
  2. Stable internet or data connection;
  3. Microphone;
  4. Webcam*; and
  5. Audio device (examples: speakers, headphones/earbuds, headset).

*Webcam is preferred, but not required.

Physical materials may be required for camps. A materials list will be provided to registrants prior to the start of camp.

Parents/guardians are responsible for supervision of their child(ren).

Support needs will vary by camper. We anticipate younger campers may require more support. 

Some adult support (or support from an older sibling) will be needed to start the daily session for younger campers. Counsellors will then provide the support during the camp activities.

Support may be required by parents/guardians or older children for:

  • initial computer and program launch;
  • internet connectivity; and/or
  • technical issues not related to Zoom or camp-related software.