# 119th CoderDojo Chofu
_第119回 CoderDojo 調布_

- **When:** Sun, Nov 22, 2026 09:30 (JST)
- **Where:** Akros Venue, Chofu — 2-5-15 Kokuryo, Chofu
- **Map:** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.6506859,139.557968
- **Price:** price on the official site
- **Category:** Tech & Meetups
- **Official site:** https://coderdojo-chofu.doorkeeper.jp/events/200247
- **On Tokyo Events:** https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/119-coderdojo

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.

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Source: Tokyo Events — https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/119-coderdojo