Programming Club for Kids: CoderDojo Kichijoji #79

What happens at CoderDojo Kichijoji? Children (called "ninjas" at CoderDojo) create and present their own projects. They use various tools like Scratch to make games, quizzes, animations, art, music, and more. They also do 3D modeling with Tinkercad (printable with a 3D printer), electronics with micro:bit, and collaborative Minecraft projects. CoderDojo Kichijoji is a community. There is no fixed curriculum; participants choose what they want to work on and do it independently. Mentors and senior ninjas are available for support, so please ask if you have questions or problems. Sharing your projects, working together, and seeing what others create is highly encouraged! Please visit the official website for details. Recent activities are reported in a Note magazine. Participation Requirements: - Elementary to high school students (younger children must be accompanied by a guardian) - Motivation to create something (beginners welcome) - Ability to use a keyboard, mouse, or tablet basic operations Guardians should support participants practicing at the venue. Schedule on the day: - Around 9:45: Reception opens (early arrival preferred for first-timers) - 10:00–10:10: Guidance and mentor introduction - 10:10–11:30: Programming and creation - 11:30–12:00: Presentation (start time may vary depending on participants) - 12:00–12:30: Cleanup and talk time What to bring: Please bring your own laptop, mouse, tablet, or necessary devices. Two laptops are available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis—please apply if needed. Make sure your device OS is updated beforehand. You are responsible for your equipment. Provided at the venue: - Wifi - Power supply - Projector - Reference books - micro:bit devices (5 units) Notes: Preschool children or younger kids not participating in programming may attend only with a guardian. Photos taken may be published online for promotional purposes; please notify us in advance if this is a concern. Mentor Recruitment: If interested in mentoring, please contact us via the inquiry form. First-time mentors should read the mentor roles and guidelines on the webpage and complete a survey. Changes or cancellation: The event may change format or be canceled due to organizer circumstances or other reasons. If in-person participation is difficult, the event may switch to online. Notifications will be sent via email and announced on official websites and social media. Sponsor: This event is supported by YassLab, which supports open source communities. See the Doorkeeper sponsor materials for community organizers for more information.