The BrandywineBOTS STEM Academy is located within the Claymont Community Center in Claymont, DE. The STEM Academy offers a wide variety of multi-week classes and mini-camps for all age groups.  Classes operate on a rotating schedule throughout the year.

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Please click the button at the bottom to learn more and register!

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Summer Scratch Coding Boot Camp

Build Real Video Games This Summer!

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Have you ever wanted to create your own video game?

Join the BrandywineBOTS Summer Scratch Coding Boot Camp and learn how to design, code, and play six exciting games using Scratch, the coding platform developed by MIT. Throughout the summer, students will build a new game each week while learning the same programming concepts used by professional game developers.

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From arcade classics to action-packed challenges, students will develop coding skills, problem-solving abilities, creativity, and confidence while creating games they can take home and continue improving long after the camp ends.

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Whether you're new to coding or already have some experience, this boot camp is designed to help you learn at your own pace while having fun and creating something amazing.

 

Program Details

Dates: July 10, 2026 – August 14, 2026

Schedule: Fridays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Who: Students entering Grades 4–9

Experience Required: None

Format: Hands-on instruction, guided coding challenges, and independent game development

 

Pricing

• $35 per session

• Summer Pass (Attend all six sessions and only pay for 5!)

 

Summer Game Development Schedule:​

July 10 – Pong

Learn the Fundamentals of Game Design

Students will build their own version of the classic Pong game while learning:

• Sprites and movement

• Variables and scoring

• Collision detection

• Game loops

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July 17 – Star Hunter

Collect, Dodge, and Score

Create a fast-paced space adventure where players collect stars while avoiding obstacles.

Students will learn:

• Keyboard controls

• Random spawning

• Score tracking

• Increasing difficulty levels

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July 24 – Asteroid Blaster

Defend the Galaxy

Build a space shooter where players blast incoming asteroids before they reach Earth.

Students will learn:

• Projectile programming

• Cloning

• Collision detection

• Sound effects and animations

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July 31 – Flappy Bird

Can You Beat the High Score?

Students will recreate one of the most popular mobile games ever made.

Coding concepts include:

• Gravity simulation

• Obstacle generation

• Game physics

• High-score systems

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August 7 – Snake

Build a Classic Arcade Favorite

Create a modern version of the legendary Snake game while learning advanced coding concepts.

Students will explore:

• Lists and data tracking

• Object spawning

• Game logic

• Progressive difficulty

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August 14 – Robot Racers

Design the Ultimate Racing Challenge

Students will create and customize a robotic racing game complete with obstacles, power-ups, and multiple levels.

Students will learn:

• Advanced movement systems

• Timers and lap counters

• Power-ups

• Custom game design features

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Why Join?

✔ Build six complete video games

✔ Learn real coding skills

✔ Improve problem-solving and creativity

✔ Make new friends who love technology

✔ Gain experience before joining Brandywine Bots Fall Program

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Build It. Code It. Play It.

BrandywineBOTS STEM Academy
Where Creativity Meets Technology