For the fourth year in a row, Anythink is celebrating tech education by participating in Hour of Code™. Hour of Code™ is a global movement that takes place during Computer Science Education Week – Dec. 5-11, 2016 – to help promote coding literacy and show that anybody, no matter their age or background, can learn the basics. Anythink has teamed up with Exploration Universe, a locally based science and technology education organization, to provide fun and interactive workshops for all ages throughout the week.

Participation in Hour of Code is one of the ways in which Anythink supports STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) access and education. This international movement is designed to make technology accessible to all, and includes support from public figures like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg.

Hour of Code™ at Anythink
Monday, Dec. 5-Friday, Dec. 11, 2016
From Dec. 5-11, join Anythink and Exploration Universe in the largest learning event in history. Hour of Code™ is an opportunity for people of all ages and experience levels to get hands-on with technology. Programs encourage attendees of all ages and abilities to discover new skills through creative and interactive methods.

KIDS

Kid Tech
Monday, Dec. 5, 4 pm – Anythink Wright Farms
Create programs using Scratch Jr., a programming platform just for kids. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Code-A-Pillar
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2-3 pm – Anythink Bennett
Kids ages 4-5 and their caregivers are invited to learn the foundations of coding and computer commands using Code-a-Pillar. Develop problem-solving and thinking skills that will benefit all ages. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Robot
Thursday, Dec. 8, 6-7 pm – Anythink Brighton
Teach a robot how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Build your skills in logic and have fun with our robot friend. Children under the age of 8 should be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Code Club
Thursday, Dec. 8, 4-5 pm – Anythink Wright Farms
Use basic programming to control mini robots and complete a challenge. Appropriate for students in grades 3-5. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Drag and Drop Puzzles
Saturday, Dec. 10, 10:30-11:30 am – Anythink Bennett
Learn to use drop-and-drag methods to learn programming and solve simple puzzles. This class is appropriate for kids in grade 2 and younger.  

Scratch
Saturday, Dec. 10, 3-4 pm – Anythink Perl Mack
Build moving, talking, responsive creations with kid-friendly coding application, Scratch. Appropriate for kids ages 8 and older. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

TWEENS & TEENS

Arcade Video Game Design
Thursdays, Dec. 1, 4-6 pm – Anythink Wright Farms
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 3:30-5:30 pm – Anythink Brighton
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 3:30-5 pm – Anythink Huron Street
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 4-5:30 pm – Anythink Perl Mack
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 4:15 pm – Anythink Bennett
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 3:30 pm – Anythink York Street
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 4-5 pm – Anythink Commerce City
Join us for an Hour of Code™ to learn about video game design and create your own game for our Anythink teen arcade. Design a 3D puzzle, platform or action game. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Arcade Video Game Challenge
Thursday, Dec. 8, 3:30-5 pm – Anythink Brighton
Thursday, Dec. 8, 4-5:30 pm – Anythink Commerce City
Thursday, Dec. 8, 4-5:30 pm – Anythink Huron Street
Friday, Dec. 8, 4-6 pm – Anythink Wright Farms
Thursday, Dec. 8, 5-6:30 pm – Anythink Perl Mack
Friday, Dec. 9, 3:30 pm – Anythink York Street
Saturday, Dec. 10, 1-2 pm – Anythink Bennett
Take the challenge. Play games designed by Anythink teens while celebrating Hour of Code™ and learning about video game design.

Minecraft Mods
Monday, Dec. 5, 6:30-7:30 pm – Anythink Huron Street
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 4-5 pm – Anythink Commerce City (ages 8 and up)
Thursday, Dec. 8, 6:30-8 pm – Anythink Wright Farms (ages 10 and up)
Learn the science of Minecraft. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Make an App for That
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6:30-8 pm – Anythink Wright Farms
Bring your Android device or borrow one of ours and we’ll explore MIT’s App Inventor to create apps. Learn the basics and get started on your own creations. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

ADULTS

Coding for Absolute Beginners
Monday, Dec. 5, 6-7 pm & Wednesday, Dec. 7, 10-11 am – Anythink Brighton
Learn the basic terminology and have fun exploring the world of code using tools from Bitsbox. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

HTML for Beginners
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6:30 pm – Anythink Huron Street
Learn the basics of HTML coding and the skills necessary for creating a website. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Make an App for That
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6:30-8 pm – Anythink Wright Farms
Bring your Android device or borrow one of ours and we’ll explore MIT’s App Inventor to create apps. Learn the basics and get started on your own creations. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.