Creative Themes

Learn what abstract art is and discuss some of the most famous abstract artists before creating abstract art using code.

Learn about some amazing animal adaptations and code a special version of the classic game Snake that imitates a snake's incredible sense of smell.

Explore how avatars are used in video games and online worlds, and build an avatar creation project where the user can select different parts to design a custom avatar.

Learn all about aircraft and flying, then code an exciting flying game with some basic physics.

Students will discuss all kinds of games that challenge the brain, like strategy games and puzzles. Then they'll create their own tricky timing game where the player tries to set off a huge chain reaction.

Tap into the spirit of Minecraft and Roblox as students code a game where the player can build and customize their environment.

In this theme students will discuss the excitement and challenges of running a restaurant while building their own virtual restaurant page.

The children will discover the world of "role-playing games" where adventure is around every corner. They'll code their own RPGs where their character can gain experience and items while embarking on their own adventure.

Students will go on a wild coding adventure and learn about some incredible animals of the world. They'll code an animal themed game.

Students will learn about shape, pattern and color and how these things translate to the digital realm. They'll create beautiful works of art using creativity and code.

Students will discuss popular role-playing and fantasy games while building their own "dungeon crawler" games.

We'll discuss the popularity and origins of electronically generated music. Then, students will build amazing compositions using code.

Students will learn what makes something an "extreme" sport and discuss some examples of extreme sports. They'll code a fun surfing game where the object is to catch as many waves as possible.

In this theme, students will discover what separates a fairy tale from just another story. Then they'll use code to create magical and fun fairy tale-themed projects.

In this theme the students will learn a bit of tennis history and then code their own tennis game with scorekeeping, physics and a computer-controlled opponent.

Students will discuss sports and video games that center around scoring goals, like football and Rocket League. Then they'll build a futuristic game based on a football penalty shootout.

Students will put on their planet-saving hats in this theme as they explore the technologies that are being built to help the Earth. They'll get a chance to simulate some of these tech advancements themselves through their coding projects.

In our Haunted House theme students will have fun building silly and spooky projects featuring ghosts and monsters.

In honor of Inventors Day (11 February in the United States) the kids will try to come up with their best invention ideas. Then they'll create some inventive projects using code.

Students will discuss time travel in books, TV, and movies and debate whether it will become possible in real life. They'll create a time-traveling game to visit different periods of history.

In this theme, students will learn about and discuss mythical beasts from various world cultures. They will code a project where they care for magical creatures on a farm and make sure their creatures are well fed and protected.

We'll talk about popular multiplayer games and what makes a good multiplayer experience, then students will code their own games designed to be played with friends.

In this theme we'll discuss real-life obstacle courses like Ninja Warrior or Wipeout, as well as virtual obstacle courses on platforms like Roblox. Students will design and code their own obstacle course game with platformer elements like jumping and gravity.

Students will explore the vibrant world of underwater life and learn about how we can protect it. Then they'll code their own undersea project.

In this theme students will learn about the extreme running sport of parkour and build their own parkour running game.

Students will learn about some amazing facts about pets and then code a game to care for a cute virtual pet.

Students will explore the world of retro arcade gaming and then build their own pixelated masterpiece.

Students will discuss the discovery of new worlds in outer space. They will learn about some of the science of planets and create a game where they explore new planets in outer space.

Many students will already be familiar with the "platformer" game genre, even if they don't know the name. In this theme we'll explore the physics and game mechanics behind popular classic games like Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog by building our own custom platformer games.

Students will discuss their favorite puzzles and puzzle-themed games. Then they'll create their own puzzles with code.

Kahoot! and Blooket are popular online quiz games that are commonly used by teachers in the classroom (we use these in our own classes as well). In this theme students will create their own quiz game in this style and get an idea of what went into creating these two widely used sites.

In this theme students will learn about the field of robotics and discuss what role robots might have in the future.

The children will discuss robots, both in their current forms and in the imagined future. Then they'll build awesome robotics projects with code.

In this theme students will discuss their favorite "sci-fi" books, movies, and shows. Then we'll imagine our own future worlds and build them using code.

In some parts of the world, "snow days" are a source of joy and excitement as children explore winter activities like skiing, skating and snowman-building. This theme captures that excitement as students build frosty winter-themed projects with code.

In our Spooky Season theme, students will get in the trick-or-treating spirit by discussing their favorite costumes and candy. They'll build silly and supernatural games and projects with code while gearing up for Halloween.

Students will discuss their favorite sports and the ongoing Paris Olympics (July 26 - August 11) and create sports simulation games.

Students will put on their "entrepreneur" hats and come up with a product to sell. They'll then create a game where they can sell that product and grow their business.

We'll put on our capes for this theme as students discuss all things superhero. We'll imagine what superpower we'd like to have, then make it a reality with code!

We'll talk about the importance of ocean life and how we can help protect it. Students will create games based on conserving the oceans.

To celebrate National Pet Week (5 May - 11 May in the U.S.) the students will talk about their favorite pets or the pet they'd love to have. Then we'll code our own virtual pets to take care of.

In this theme, students will think of their favorite winter things. Then they'll create a fun wintry project to get in the spirit of the season.

The children will discuss their favorite trips or dream destinations, then code projects themed around different locations in the world.