119th CoderDojo Chofu

Participation Details: - Bring a laptop or tablet with Wi-Fi capability. (No computer rentals available) - Please come prepared with ideas of what you want to create. - This event supports independent programming projects such as games, animations, and music. - Follow the rules: - No negative comments about participants or their projects. - Be quiet during presentations. Event Overview: - Date and time: See top of the page under the event title. - Location: Across venue (location may change; please confirm at the 1st floor elevator area or 3rd floor). - Capacity: Elementary to high school students; varies by date (advance registration required; first-come, first-served; waiting list available). - Cost: Free Schedule on the day: - 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Programming and presentations - Parents can leave during the event if they wish. - Late arrivals and early departures are permitted. Registration: - Even if full, you can register to be on a waiting list in case of cancellations. - You can also sign up for notifications of future events via the community. Programming Options: - Mentors will assist with Scratch, Viscuit, JavaScript game development, HTML website creation, electronics with Arduino and Micro:Bit, Unity game development. - Other languages such as Ruby, Python, Processing, and Swift available depending on mentor availability. - Beginners are welcome; Scratch is recommended for first-timers with mentor guidance. Observation: - Please contact us in advance if you wish to observe. - Those interested in starting a local CoderDojo are especially welcome. - Contact via "inquiries," not event registration. - Due to room capacity, only parents may attend as observers. About CoderDojo: - CoderDojo is a programming club for children aged 7-17, started in Ireland in 2011. It now has over 1,900 clubs in 110 countries and more than 166 in Japan (as of Oct 2018). - CoderDojo Chofu aims to share the joy of programming, design, and making things by providing free opportunities and environments for children to learn independently. - Mentors help beginners take their first steps. About Scratch: - Developed by MIT Media Lab, Scratch is a programming environment for learning logic by creating interactive animations and games through block-based coding. - Website: https://scratch.mit.edu/ For children using Scratch: - Please download and install the Scratch desktop version on your laptop beforehand. - Creating a Scratch account for project saving is recommended. Instructions can be found in the linked video "How to create a Scratch account" on the event page. Additional Information: - English-speaking mentors are available. - Wi-Fi is provided for programming use only; please refrain from software updates or video streaming. - Donations are appreciated to help cover venue and operational costs. Important Notes for Elementary School Participants: - Please participate together with a parent or guardian. - Parents may leave during the event but should return by the end. - Children will share their work before the event ends.