In an effort to demystify coding and continue its commitment to STEM programming, Anythink is partnering with Code.org to bring Hour of Code to students across Adams County. Throughout Computer Science Education Week – Dec.8-14, 2014 – students can visit their local Anythink to explore fun, hands-on coding tutorials that will help nurture creativity and problem-solving skills.

“Anythinkers will be joining millions of students in more than 180 countries to participate in this year’s Hour of Code, showing that anyone can be a computational learner,” says Anythink Director of Special Projects Lynda Freas. “This is a wonderful opportunity for us to be a part of a worldwide learning community.”

To make computer science a fun experience for everyone, Hour of Code tutorials are designed to appeal to a wide variety of ages, skills and interests, including art and gaming. Committed to making technology accessible and fixing the diversity gap in the tech industry, this international movement boasts support from public figures like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and President Obama.

Hour of Code at Anythink
Monday, Dec. 8-Friday, Dec. 12, 2014
Join Anythink and Code.org for a variety of coding tutorials to help students explore the world of computer science. These hour-long sessions encourage kids of all ages and abilities to discover new tech skills through creative and interactive sessions.

Anythink Brighton
327 E. Bridge St., Brighton, CO 80601, 303-405-3230
Thursday, Dec. 11, 3:30-5 pm
Learn basic coding skills that will push students to new bounds in fun and creative ways. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. 

Anythink Huron Street
9417 Huron St., Thornton, CO 80260, 303-452-7534
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 4-5 pm
Discover coding with Angry Birds, including a coding tutorial as well as s fun, interactive unplugged version of the game. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.

Anythink Perl Mack
7611 Hilltop Circle, Denver, CO 80221, 303-428-3576
Thursday, Dec. 11, 4-5 pm
Get acquainted with Kodable, an app that helps kids of all ages learn how to code using fun, interactive tutorials. Appropriate for students in grades K-12 and their caregivers.

Anythink Wright Farms
5877 E. 120^th Ave., Thornton, CO 80602, 303-405-3200
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 4-5 pm
Teach a robot how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! Build skills in logic while enjoying a snack at the same time. Appropriate for students ages 6 and up.  

Tuesday, Dec. 9, 4-5 pm
Create a personalized binary bracelet. Learn about how computers talk to each other when their language consists of only 0s and 1s while making your own binary bracelet to take home. Appropriate for students ages 6 and up.

Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2-3 pm and 3-4 pm
Team up to guide Pac-Man through a maze and score the most points! This program will host students in grades 4-5 at 2 pm and students in grades 6-12 at 3 pm.

Thursday, Dec. 11, 4-5 pm
Learn the basics of coding by programming with blocks to guide Angry Birds at their pig nemeses. This is a great opportunity for learners to write their very first piece of code. Appropriate for students ages 8-12. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Thursday, Dec. 11, 6:30-8 pm
Bring your Android device and explore MIT’s App Inventor. Learn the basics and how to create your own app. Appropriate for teens and adults. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Anythink York Street
8990 York St., Thornton, CO 80229, 303-405-3234
Saturday, Dec. 13, 12 pm
Learn the basics of computer programming by playing fun games. Appropriate for students ages 9-12. Space is limited; registration is required. Please visit our online calendar to register.