Project-Based Experience Program

Grades 4-5

Build. Create. Launch Something Real.

Project #1: Mini-Video Game

Children discover how to initiate project planning, design games, utilize digital tools (Canva, Scratch, and guided AI support) to craft a game, monitor project stages, and present their completed work. They not only learn to create a basic video game but also to oversee an extended 6-week project, enhancing their skills and preparing for subsequent tasks.

a nintendo wii game with a giant mushroom on top of it
a nintendo wii game with a giant mushroom on top of it
Now Enrolling (6 weeks)

Limited small-group cohort

By the end of 6 weeks, your child will launch and present their own playable mini video game.

Tools used: Scratch (free), Canva (free), Google tools. No prior coding experience required.

WEEK 1 – Game Idea & Planning: Brainstorm concepts, choose a game idea, and create a simple project plan.

WEEK 2 – Storyboarding & Characters: Design scenes and characters; introduce Scratch and begin digital setup.

WEEK 3 – Core Game Building: Code basic movement, interactions, and first playable mechanics.

WEEK 4 – Levels & Game Logic: Add scoring, difficulty, sound, and level progression.

WEEK 5 – Playtesting & Polish: Improve graphics, fix bugs, and refine gameplay based on feedback.

WEEK 6 – Final Presentation & Poster: Create a Canva marketing poster and present the finished game.

Now enrolling! Program starts: April 6, 2026 (online group)

2 sessions per week | 1 session = 1h | Mon-Fri at 10am ET, OR 5:15pm ET

Project #2: Digital Comic Book

Students turn their ideas into a fully illustrated digital comic, learning storytelling, visual design, and structured planning along the way.

✔ Develop characters and plot
✔ Design panels in Canva
✔ Publish a finished PDF comic

Join the interest list to be notified when enrollment opens.

comic strip on white paper
comic strip on white paper

Launching September 2026

Project #3: My Digital Puzzle Game

Students design logic-based puzzle challenges and build a structured game experience others can play.

✔ Create mazes, codes, and clue systems
✔ Organize puzzles into game flow
✔ Publish a playable digital puzzle game

brown wooden blocks on blue textile
brown wooden blocks on blue textile

Launching February 2027

Apply for Mini-Video Game: April Cohort (Grades 4-5)

Small group (max 6 students)